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 STEM-rich environment and inviting outdoor experience.

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We will be closed Monday, September 3 through Sunday, September 9 for repair and maintenance. We'll be open Monday, September 10 for Rosh Hashanah.

5 for Good: WCVB-TV5

WCVB-TV5 looks at the museum's accessibility features and Especially for Me free programs for families with disabilities

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Your NEW museum is ready!

The all-new museum combines the best STEAM exhibits from our original museums—for little kids, big kids, and adults—and many exciting new ones!

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Chronicle visits Discovery Woods!

Tour Discovery Woods with WCVB-TV Channel 5's Chronicle!

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Our Philosophy: Play Matters

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

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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!

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Especially for Me!

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

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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.
Science. Nature. Play.

Discovery Museum has been bringing early STEM learning to kids and families since 1982.

Today's Hours

Discovery Museum 9:00am - 4:30pm

Discovery Woods 9:00am - 4:30pm

Sparking Discovery in the Classroom

Traveling Science Workshops

Since 1992, our highly skilled, dynamic educators have inspired students with fun, hands-on STEM workshops delivered right in the classroom. From Physical Changes of Matter to Force and Motion to Weather, topics are designed to spark curiosity and strengthen the practices of science and ...

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Doggy Days: Portraits of Abby

Thursday, Aug 16, 2018

10:00 am to 11:00 am

—Drop in

Abby is an inspiration, and this month she’ll be inspiring us to create a work of art! Come visit with Therapy Dog Abby and let her be your muse. Create your own portrait of Abby to take home. Abby... READ MORE

Take Aparts

Thursday, Aug 16, 2018

2:00 pm to 4:30 pm

—Drop in

Are you curious about what’s inside telephones, computers, radios and more? Grab a screwdriver and... READ MORE

Backyard and Beyond: Forest Fridays

Friday, Aug 17, 2018

10:00 am to 10:45 am

A great way for the whole family to enjoy time outdoors, our Forest Friday program will be held... READ MORE

Summer Friday Nights Free!

4:30pm to 8pm, every Friday night June 22nd to Aug 31st

Join us with free admission every Friday night throughout the summer! Explore your NEW Discovery... READ MORE

Member Morning

Saturday, Aug 18, 2018

8:00 am to 9:00 am

Rise and shine and join us early! Doors open an hour early for members only. Come on in and beat... READ MORE

Jeremy Davis and Denise LeBlanc in Discovery Woods with a Mt. Washington Observatory poster

Our blog: Play Matters

For the Love of Weather

Denise LeBlanc

Like many meteorologists, Jeremy Davis’ love of weather started early.

“It’s science you can see every day. It’s accessible. The meteorologists I know all say they got the bug when they were really young and never looked back. I always knew what I wanted to do,” he says.

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