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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.
Today’s Hours
9:00am to 4:30pm
Reservations required, no walk-ins
Spark Discovery in the Classroom
Highly skilled, dynamic educators inspire students and their teachers with fun, hands-on STEM workshops delivered in-person in the classroom—and many can be streamed live as well. Choose from more than 20 hands-on science and engineering topics to spark curiosity and love of learning! For students in grades PreK to 8.
Clean energy for the Museum AND our nonprofit partners!
We've converted to 100% on-site generated solar electricity—and are providing the excess to five nonprofits at a discount! Learn more about our 5-year sustainability plan toward carbon neutrality.
Choose your language
Our Discovery at Home resources, Exploration Learning Guides, and Museum Story Guide are now available in six languages!
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Lunar New Year is a celebration observed by numerous cultures to mark the beginning of a calendar year whose months are based on moon cycles. In today. . .
Latest News
ACTON, MA – Discovery Museum kicks off the 11th year of its Discovery Museum Speaker Series with Susan Engel, Ph.D., on “Teaching Today’s Kids to Spot Tomorrow’s Fake News.” The event will be held. . .
Grandparent Discoveries Blog
Music is the one art we all have inside. —Fred Rogers Recently I had the opportunity to meet and interview Jane Roman Pitt, also known as Lady Lullaby. Jane is a singer-songwriter, composer, and educator whose recorded work includes elements of classical, folk, jazz, country, and ethnic music. Jane. . .
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