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.
Learn about interactive discovery, why it's important for kids, and how it happens here at the museum. WICN's Steve D'Agostino interviews museum CEO Neil Gordon on "The Business Beat," aired Sunday, January 6th, 2019 on 90.5 WICN radio. Listen now to the 29-minute episode... READ MORE
Popular program offers free access for families of children with an autism spectrum disorder, who are deaf or hard of hearing, or are blind or visually impaired.
ACTON - Discovery Museum has announced 2019 dates of their Especially for Me series of free events for... READ MORE
Published in more than 25 languages, Reynolds’ books include "The Dot," "Ish," "The North Star," "Happy Dreamer," and most recently, "The Word Collector." He also illustrated the best-selling Judy Moody and Stink books, written by Megan McDonald.
Who: Peter H. Reynolds, New York Times... READ MORE
Discovery Museum announced today that it will continue its partnership with Natick-based MathWorks to bring the museum’s Traveling Science Workshops program to classrooms throughout New England during the 2018-2019 school year. This is the ninth consecutive year that MathWorks has supported the... READ MORE
On behalf of our staff, I am so excited to share this news! Discovery Museum has been awarded The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 2018 LEAD®Community Asset Award. The award ceremony was held August 11 at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta during the Kennedy Center's Leadership... READ MORE
ACTON, MA—Discovery Museum announced today its selection as a recipient of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 2018 Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability (LEAD®) Community... READ MORE
Free admission and extended hours begin Friday, October 4
ACTON, MA – Discovery Museum has announced the return of their First Friday Nights Free! program for 2018-2019, offering free admission along with extended evening hours on the first Friday night of the month... READ MORE
Wear your jeans, bring your curiosity, and join us for an exciting evening of hands-on fun!
At Discovery Gala, Discovery Museum is just for grownups. It’s a chance to explore the intersection of scientific inquiry and creativity while enjoying playful cuisine and cocktails with your... READ MORE
Who: Josh Golin, Executive Director of the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood
What: Discovery Museum 2018 Speaker Series event
When: Thursday, September 27, 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Where: Oak Meadow School, 2 Old Pickard Lane, Littleton, MA
Cost: Free, but pre-... READ MORE
ACTON - The Discovery Museum has announced their popular Summer Friday Nights Free! Program continues through August 31, 2018. Free admission to all is offered every Friday night of the summer from 4:30pm to 8:00pm.
“Our Friday night attendance shows this is a very popular program. We’re... READ MORE
