Inundation District (2023) Film & Q&A Session

October 6 – In a time of rising tides and intensifying storms, what happens when a vulnerable city builds by the sea? Join us for an unforgettable evening with filmmaker David Abel, whose project showcases what is expected to happen as temperatures rise beside a changing coast.

Science Tricks & Animal Treats 2024

October 26 & 27 – Why choose between tricks and treats when they’re both so exciting? Join us for Science Tricks & Animal Treats, the EcoTarium’s annual family-friendly Halloween event!

Support the SCOPE Program through the Fall Appeal

The Special Community Outreach Programs of the EcoTarium promote inclusivity and accessibility - so that every child has the opportunity to engage with our rich science and nature offerings.

The Explorer Express

All Aboard! Enjoy a ride on our replica 1863 C.P. Huntington steam locomotive for an open-air tour of our grounds!

Otter Encounters

Slydell and Daisy are inviting you to lunch! Get up close to our otters and feed them their favorite foods.

Planetarium

The all-new Alden Planetarium! Daily shows and learning experiences for visitors of all ages. 

Science Discovery

Want more hands-on science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery Programs!

Adopt an Animal

Our symbolic adoption program is an opportunity to support our beloved animals at the EcoTarium!

Welcome to the EcoTarium - Explore exhibits from wherever you are with our virtual tour!

The EcoTarium museum of science and nature in Worcester, Massachusetts, offers an indoor-outdoor experience to visitors of all ages. Guests are encouraged to explore three floors of indoor interactive exhibits, live animal habitats, daily Science Discovery programs, hikes through forest and meadow nature trails, outdoor imaginative play, and a train ride (seasonal) around the 45+ acre campus.

New Indoor Exhibits at the EcoTarium!

The EcoTarium's museum building features three floors of hands-on, interactive exhibits that explore the natural and physical sciences and our New England environment. Each year, the museum welcomes dynamic traveling exhibits, as well as houses permanent installations that make creative use of the museum's natural history collection and living wildlife. Our exhibits make learning fun and are designed to engage a family audience.