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Free Friday Nights!

Visit the first Friday night of each month—every Friday night in summer!—with free admission 4:30 to 8:00pm. We gladly accept food donations for local pantries. Reservations required.

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Discovery Museum on Chronicle!

WCVB-TV's Chronicle profiled Discovery Museum as part of its Milestone series, in honor of our 40th anniversary. Our segment begins at 3:10.

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Especially for Me!

We offer special free admission hours for families with children with an ASD, hearing or vision loss, sensory sensitivities and more, because we want every child to be able to visit.

It's for me!
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Play and Explore in Discovery Woods

Our 550-square foot, fully accessible treehouse and surrounding nature playscape will get you playing outside—12 months a year!

Let's Explore
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Play Matters

Great play is what every kid needs, and every kid deserves.

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Science | Nature | Play

The Museum combines the best STEAM exhibits from our original two museums—for little kids, big kids, and adults—and much more!

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Play Matters

Our philosophy starts with the simple belief that kids are capable of incredible things. Our job is to nurture that ability; our goal is to support kids’ healthy development. Play is how kids learn—here, it is in both a STEAM-rich environment and inviting outdoor experience.

Our mission

Today’s Hours

9:00am to 4:30pm
Reservations required, no walk-ins

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Grown-ups (21+ only!) come play and party with us!

Join us for Discovery After Dark to hang out and play in our outdoor and indoor spaces and enjoy a fun evening of Caribbean music, food, drinks, and friends! It's grown-up time at Discovery Museum—come prepared to play and have fun!

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Discovery Gala 2023

Make the Connection...for kids, for community, for Discovery

Wear your jeans, bring your curiosity, and enjoy creative cocktails, playful cuisine, and abundant fun! What will your impact be?

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Give the gift of Discovery!

Discovery Museum single-use admission passes make a wonderful gift! You can purchase online, in person, or over the phone and we will send them via U.S. Mail to you or your recipient (electronic passes are not available).

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Soil Science

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Study the science of soil in Discovery Woods! We’ll investigate dirt, rocks, minerals, and the creatures that live in the ground beneath our feet. Use. . .

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Grandparent Discoveries Blog

Inspiration from Peter H. Reynolds

Cheryl Beaudoin
Discovery Museum hosted a wonderful conversation about the future of childhood last fall featuring Peter H. Reynolds, writer, storyteller, and illustrator (The Dot), and Founder of FableVision Studios and the Reynolds Center for Teaching, Learning, and Creativity. As big fan of Peter’s work, a lover. . .

An Award-Winning Destination

Best of Boston 2018 – Awarded by Boston Magazine
Lowell Sun 2021 Winner
Wicked Local Readers Choice 2020
Commonwealth Award
Boston Parents Paper 2023 award