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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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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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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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.

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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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Here's what's happening

Girl holds up a map in front of the Great Hill Conservation Land sign.

Celebrate National Take A Hike Day: Orienteering

Saturday, Nov 17, 2018 (All day)—Drop in

Orienteering is the sport of using a detailed map to find your way through the woods. Grab a map at the admissions desk and go on an orienteering adventure on the conservation land adjacent to... READ MORE

Celebrate National Take A Hike Day: Orienteering

Saturday, Nov 17, 2018 (All day) —Drop in

Orienteering is the sport of using a detailed map to find your way through the woods. Grab a map... READ MORE

Autism-Friendly Evenings

Saturday, Nov 17, 2018

5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

—Drop in

Come explore the new Discovery Museum building and Discovery Woods! Join us during this special... READ MORE

Make a Mess: Spray Art Resist

Tuesday, Nov 20, 2018

10:00 am to 11:00 am

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Join us as we experiment with resist painting. Make an image created by using materials that repel... READ MORE

Backyard and Beyond: Forest Fridays

Friday, Nov 23, 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

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Our blog: Play Matters

>Math Conversation = <Math Anxiety

Denise LeBlanc

“Look, look, there’s 13 of me!” exclaims a young boy as he peers into a nearly closed Hinged Mirror. “I can’t see you,” says his mom. He opens the mirror wider and there are fewer reflections of him. “It needs to be almost closed!” he declares.

Near the Math Dance exhibit two girls are