"Mask On, Play On" at Discovery Museum

ACTON, MA – Discovery Museum will host “Mask On, Play On,” a free evening event for visitors who are more comfortable in a mask-wearing environment, on Saturday, November 15th, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.

Visitors can enjoy a fun, friendly experience in an accessible and universally designed children’s museum while exploring interactive exhibits and participating in hands-on activities. Any family or group who can benefit from a limited capacity, mask-required visit is welcome at this event; a medical diagnosis is not required. 

All staff will be wearing masks and all visitors ages 2 and older will be required to wear a mask while inside. Visitors will have the option to remove their masks while outdoors. All outdoor play areas including the Treehouse, Discovery Woods, lawn and patio will be open to visitors.

Extra accommodations, including a designated Take-A-Break Space, will be available. Parking is free. Dinner, including a gluten-free option, will be provided. 

Admission is free with pre-registration at https://26033.blackbaudhosting.com/26033/Especially-for-Me-Mask-On-Play-On

Registration and admission will be capped to ensure a reduced number of visitors in the Museum. This event will be held again on Saturday, April 16, 2026; advance registration will open up in January.

Mask On, Play On is part of Discovery Museum’s Especially for Me series of free events for families with disabilities.

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About Discovery Museum

Discovery Museum is a hands-on museum for families that blends science, nature, and play. The museum and its Discovery Woods accessible outdoor nature playscape and giant treehouse blend the best of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) learning on a beautiful 4.5-acre campus abutting 180 acres of conservation land in Acton, MA, about 20 miles west of Boston. Originally founded in 1982 and expanded to two museums in 1987, the museum reopened in a single, 16,000sf accessible building after a complete renovation and expansion in early 2018. Hands-on, open-ended exhibits developed by professional educators inspire curiosity and exploration, providing a fun and engaging experience for children and adults to discover their world together. Serving families and schools from towns throughout the region, the museum is devoted to informal education that enhances classroom learning. Discovery Museum is committed to accessibility and is a proud recipient of the Massachusetts Commonwealth Award, the only winner in the Access category, and a LEAD® Community Asset Award from The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. 

In 2024 Discovery Museum was awarded a National Medal for Museum Service from the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the nation’s highest honor awarded to museums that make “significant and exceptional contributions to their communities.”

Discovery Museum is a community-supported non-profit organization.

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