Discovery Museum
About
Discovery Museum operates on the straightforward conviction that play is how kids learn. Three floors of indoor STEAM exhibits give children opportunities to explore science, engineering, and creative thinking through direct manipulation and experimentation. Outside, the Discovery Woods nature playscape and accessible treehouse extend the learning into the natural environment. The campus borders 180 acres of conservation land, making it an unusually green setting for a children's museum. The museum serves families in the greater Acton area and makes regular use of its natural surroundings as a learning context.
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Hours of Operation
Closed Mondays except select holidays and public school vacation weeks. Monthly free Friday evening sessions available — check website.
Hours change seasonally — verify before visiting.
Admission
Paid admissionGeneral admission required. Member and group discounts available. Monthly free evening sessions for all visitors.
✓ Membership available
North American Reciprocal Museum Association
The North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association links over 1,000 museums, science centers, botanical gardens, and cultural institutions across the US and Canada. Members receive free or discounted admission at participating institutions.
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