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.
[Note: The program described in this post will run again at the Museum on August 15th, 12:00 to 3:00pm.]
“How do bees make honey?”
“Do bees have hands?”
“What makes different honeys taste different... READ MORE
By the time they reach preschool age, children are remarkably adept at evaluating others. That is, they understand that someone who shares is more generous than someone who doesn’t share, and that someone who shares more is more generous than... READ MORE
Over the past year, the ABCD (All Boston College Development) psychology labs have been visiting The Discovery Museums in Acton, MA to conduct studies with the museum... READ MORE
Can your child name a living scientist? Can you?
The Discovery Museums are a rich, joyful, and developmentally supportive experience for the kids who visit. But what about the kids who don’t visit?
We know that every kid can benefit from visiting museums, and therefore our goal is to... READ MORE
