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We'll be open 9-4:30 throughout April school vacation week. We are celebrating Earth Week April 18 - 26—come play with us!
Discovery Museum Awarded the Nation's Highest Museum Honor
This prestigious award honors institutions that make significant and exceptional contributions to their communities. We are deeply honored and very proud!
Read the announcement
Free Friday Nights!
Visit the first Friday night of each month—every Friday night in summer!—with free admission 4:30 to 8:00pm. We gladly accept non-perishable food donations for local pantries.
Especially for Me!
We offer special free admission hours for families with children with an ASD, hearing or vision loss, sensory sensitivities and more, because we want every child to be able to visit.
It's for me!
Play and Explore in Discovery Woods
Our 550-square foot, fully accessible treehouse and surrounding nature playscape will get you playing outside—12 months a year!
Let's Explore
Play Matters
Great play is what every kid needs, and every kid deserves.
Learn why
Science | Nature | Play
The Museum combines the best STEAM exhibits from our original two museums—for little kids, big kids, and adults—and much more!
See what's here
Host your party here!
Have a fun and memorable party—for your child's birthday or other celebration—here at Discovery Museum!
Learn more!
Play Matters
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 STEAM-rich environment and inviting outdoor experience.
Our mission
Today’s Hours
All visitors, 9:00am to 4:30pm
Members only, 4:30pm to 8:00pm
Plan Your Visit
We're hiring educators!
Are you a retired teacher or informal educator? Or, do you know any? We are expanding our in-school STEM workshops program and looking to fill multiple positions throughout the region, from the North Shore to south of Waltham!
See our job openings
TSW in the News!
WCVB NewsCenter 5 joined our STEM workshop at Dale Street School in Medfield—watch and see this great group of 5th grade learners explore the dramatic physical changes of matter!
Watch now!
Discovery Soundbites—NEW!
Three questions. Short interviews. BIG ideas! In podcast or video form—in less than 10 minutes—learn from experts about topics of relevance to kids and families.
Learn more
Shop for free at Bessie's Closet!
Bessie's free pop-up clothing "store" will be back May 1-3! Bessie’s Closet is a free pop-up clothing store offering new or gently-used clothing and shoes for both children and adults. Open to all members of our community!
Learn more
Host your party with us!
Birthday parties are back at Discovery Museum! Host your child's birthday party or other special event in the Museum and our newly renovated and expanded Community Building for a fun and memorable event!
Learn more
Events & Programs
See
Calendar
Tue
Jun
9
Backyard and Beyond: Soil Science
10:00am
to
12:00pm
Study the science of soil in Discovery Woods! We’ll investigate dirt, rocks, minerals, and the creatures that live in the ground beneath our feet. Use. . .
Thu
Apr
23
Explore Local Ecosystems
10:00am
to
12:00pm
Thu
Apr
23
Earth Week at Discovery Museum!
10:00am
to
3:00pm
Thu
Apr
23
Stone Soup
1:00pm
to
3:00pm
Thu
Apr
23
Members-Only Evening
4:30pm
to
8:00pm
Latest News
See All
News
STEM Career Night for High School Students at Discovery Museum
ACTON - Discovery Museum invites high school students excited about Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics to a free event to learn more about STEM careers. The 2026 STEM Career Night for. . .
Grandparent Discoveries Blog
Help Wanted: Grandparent Ambassadors
Cheryl Beaudoin
At Discovery Museum, our philosophy is to support kids, their curiosity, and their learning—and to support the parents and caregivers who play such a critical role in their early development. We know that parents sometimes can arrive at Discovery Museum carrying stress and can feel overwhelmed. With. . .
An Award-Winning Destination
Skip to main content
Homepage
We'll be open 9-4:30 throughout April school vacation week. We are celebrating Earth Week April 18 - 26—come play with us!
Discovery Museum Awarded the Nation's Highest Museum Honor
This prestigious award honors institutions that make significant and exceptional contributions to their communities. We are deeply honored and very proud!
Read the announcement
Free Friday Nights!
Visit the first Friday night of each month—every Friday night in summer!—with free admission 4:30 to 8:00pm. We gladly accept non-perishable food donations for local pantries.
Especially for Me!
We offer special free admission hours for families with children with an ASD, hearing or vision loss, sensory sensitivities and more, because we want every child to be able to visit.
It's for me!
Play and Explore in Discovery Woods
Our 550-square foot, fully accessible treehouse and surrounding nature playscape will get you playing outside—12 months a year!
Let's Explore
Play Matters
Great play is what every kid needs, and every kid deserves.
Learn why
Science | Nature | Play
The Museum combines the best STEAM exhibits from our original two museums—for little kids, big kids, and adults—and much more!
See what's here
Host your party here!
Have a fun and memorable party—for your child's birthday or other celebration—here at Discovery Museum!
Learn more!
Play Matters
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 STEAM-rich environment and inviting outdoor experience.
Our mission
Today’s Hours
All visitors, 9:00am to 4:30pm
Members only, 4:30pm to 8:00pm
Plan Your Visit
We're hiring educators!
Are you a retired teacher or informal educator? Or, do you know any? We are expanding our in-school STEM workshops program and looking to fill multiple positions throughout the region, from the North Shore to south of Waltham!
See our job openings
TSW in the News!
WCVB NewsCenter 5 joined our STEM workshop at Dale Street School in Medfield—watch and see this great group of 5th grade learners explore the dramatic physical changes of matter!
Watch now!
Discovery Soundbites—NEW!
Three questions. Short interviews. BIG ideas! In podcast or video form—in less than 10 minutes—learn from experts about topics of relevance to kids and families.
Learn more
Shop for free at Bessie's Closet!
Bessie's free pop-up clothing "store" will be back May 1-3! Bessie’s Closet is a free pop-up clothing store offering new or gently-used clothing and shoes for both children and adults. Open to all members of our community!
Learn more
Host your party with us!
Birthday parties are back at Discovery Museum! Host your child's birthday party or other special event in the Museum and our newly renovated and expanded Community Building for a fun and memorable event!
Learn more
Events & Programs
See
Calendar
Tue
Jun
9
Backyard and Beyond: Soil Science
10:00am
to
12:00pm
Study the science of soil in Discovery Woods! We’ll investigate dirt, rocks, minerals, and the creatures that live in the ground beneath our feet. Use. . .
Thu
Apr
23
Explore Local Ecosystems
10:00am
to
12:00pm
Thu
Apr
23
Earth Week at Discovery Museum!
10:00am
to
3:00pm
Thu
Apr
23
Stone Soup
1:00pm
to
3:00pm
Thu
Apr
23
Members-Only Evening
4:30pm
to
8:00pm
Latest News
See All
News
STEM Career Night for High School Students at Discovery Museum
ACTON - Discovery Museum invites high school students excited about Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics to a free event to learn more about STEM careers. The 2026 STEM Career Night for. . .
Grandparent Discoveries Blog
Help Wanted: Grandparent Ambassadors
Cheryl Beaudoin
At Discovery Museum, our philosophy is to support kids, their curiosity, and their learning—and to support the parents and caregivers who play such a critical role in their early development. We know that parents sometimes can arrive at Discovery Museum carrying stress and can feel overwhelmed. With. . .
An Award-Winning Destination