Discovery Museum is a hands-on museum that blends science, nature, and play, inspiring families to explore and learn together. The museum and its Discovery Woods accessible outdoor nature playscape and 550sf 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.
The museums are open for free every Friday night during summer months, and the first Friday night of each month during the school year. We also offer free hours and programming for families with children with special needs. Please visit website for details.
Discovery Museum
177 Main Street (route 27), Acton, MA 01720
Upcoming Events
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Tinytropolis: The Next 250 Years at Discovery Museum
Come visit the mini city with a big future! Join us as we design, build, and explore a mini city...
Mon, Apr 21 - Sun, Apr 27, 2025
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Bessie's Closet at Discovery Museum
Bessie's Closet is a free pop-up clothing store open to all. Supported by donations from the community, Bessie's Closet offers...
Fri, May 2 - Sun, May 4, 2025
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First Friday Nights Free! At Discovery Museum
Join us with free admission and explore the Museum and Discovery Woods on the first Friday night of every month...
Fri, May 2, 2025
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Girls Can Be Engineers: An In-person Book Reading with Author and Engineer Jamila H. Lindo
Join us for a special program with children's book author and civil engineer, Jamila H. Lindo. Jamila will be here...
Wed, May 7, 2025
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Backyard and Beyond: Outdoor Yoga at Discovery Museum
Join us to move your body and connect with nature while doing outdoor yoga! Yoga improves physical and mental strength,...
Thu, May 15, 2025

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