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.
I am still riding an emotional high. On July 16 and 17 we celebrated the Grand Opening of Discovery Woods, our inclusive and fully-accessible nature playscape and treehouse...it was simply a joy to open Discovery Woods, and to see so many kids having such a blast outdoors playing in this unique... READ MORE
from The Lowell Sun and Portland Press Herald
By Melissa Hanson
ACTON -- Inside a massive treehouse, on the nest swing, or zooming down the big slide, playing becomes learning at the Discovery Museums' newest exhibit, where nature takes center stage. This outdoor... READ MORE
cover story from The Beacon; also MetroWest Daily News and Wicked Local regional Arts supplement
By Bill Fonda
As her 2-year-old son Noah played in the cargo net climb at Discovery Woods in Acton July 16, Qi Wang of Lexington said the little boy's behavior... READ MORE
from The Beacon
The Discovery Museums received a $25,000 grant from the Yawkey Foundation, the sixth significant grant the foundation has provided in support of the Museums’ Open Door Connections program.
from Boston Metro
By Rachel Raczka
To do it, they built a seriously amazing treehouse. While most museums aim to challenge and inspire creative thinking in young minds with their childrens' programs, the Discovery Museums in Acton just wants kids to put down the screens and... READ MORE
from The Beacon
By Molly Loughman
Known for its interactive discovery, hands-on experience and scientific investigations, Discovery Museums is building on its mission of nature-based learning with the implementation of two new Adventure Paths that will lead to additional... READ MORE
The Discovery Museums in Acton next month will open Discovery Woods, an accessible outdoor play space featuring a massive treehouse built by DIY Network’s “The Treehouse Guys.” An opening celebration will be held July 16 and July 17 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. each day, with music, food trucks, and... READ MORE
The Discovery Museums in Acton received a $300,000 Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Fund capital grant supporting Phase II of the Museums’ Campus Master Plan, funded by the Campaign for The Discovery Museums. This contribution, which will be fully matched by The Manton Foundation, will... READ MORE
Wouldn’t it be nice to escape the world’s troubles for a little bit and hunker down in an enormous treehouse? Now you can, thanks to Acton’s Discovery Museums. They’ll launch Discovery Woods
