Posts by Danielle Fisher
‘Legacy of the Stars’ Gala to Unveil EcoTarium’s New 6,400-square-foot Stoddard Exhibition Hall
Nov. 15 Event Celebrates 200 Years of Science, Nature Education; Emceed by Boston WBZ-TV’s Levan Reid WORCESTER, Mass.––The EcoTarium Museum of Science and Nature will unveil its new 6,400-square-foot Stoddard…
Read MoreExplore The World Inside Your Head; “BRAIN” exhibit opens Saturday, May 24, 2025, at the EcoTarium
Worcester, MA, May 24, 2025 – The EcoTarium Museum of Science and Nature today announced the opening of its latest exhibit, Brain: The World Inside Your Head. This immersive experience…
Read MoreECOTARIUM AWARDED AUTISM WELCOMING STATUS AFTER TRAINING BY AUTISM ALLIANCE
Worcester, MA, May 5, 2025 – The EcoTarium is pleased to announce it has partnered with the Autism Alliance, a program of Advocates, to become an Autism Welcoming and sensory…
Read MoreECOTARIUM PARTNERS WITH WPI STUDENTS TO ENHANCE AFRICAN COMMUNITIES EXHIBIT WITH INTERACTIVE SOUND AND SIGHT TECHNOLOGY
Worcester, MA, March 12, 2025 – On Thursday, March 6, WPI students, led by Professor David Ibbett, demonstrated prototype sound and sight technology for the EcoTarium’s African Communities exhibit. Visitors…
Read More200 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE ECOTARIUM HONORED BY THE WORCESTER REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Worcester, MA, March 8, 2025 – The Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce recognized the EcoTarium’s 200th Anniversary with a “Chamber Salute” at Thursday’s breakfast meeting. EcoTarium Corporator Che Anderson highlighted…
Read MoreECOTARIUM REVEALS 200TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION MURAL
Worcester, MA, February 22, 2025 – The EcoTarium Museum of Science and Nature hosted a successful 200th Anniversary Celebration on Friday, February 21, revealing a stunning new mural in partnership…
Read MoreTHRILLS AND CHILLS: ECOTARIUM’S FREE COMMUNITY DAY BRINGS THE USA LUGE TEAM TO WORCESTER, WITH RECORD-BREAKING MUSEUM ATTENDANCE!
Worcester, MA, February 18, 2025 – The EcoTarium welcomed over 2,700 excited visitors on Monday, February 17, 2025, for a Free Admission Community Day, made possible through the generous support…
Read MoreCORNELIA MAKES HER PREDICTION AT THE ECOTARIUM’S GROUNDHOG DAY CELEBRATION!
Worcester, MA, February 3, 2025 – The verdict is in! At yesterday’s annual Groundhog Day celebration at the EcoTarium, Cornelia, Worcester’s very own weather-predicting groundhog, emerged from her burrow and…
Read MoreECOTARIUM RECEIVES GENEROUS DONATIONS INCLUDING RARE NARWHAL TUSK
Worcester, MA, January 30, 2025 — The Worcester Natural History Society, Inc., d/b/a EcoTarium, today announced a major gift from benefactors Peter and Joan Dirlam. The Dirlams have contributed whale…
Read MoreBUILD, RENOVATE, AND CREATE AT THE ECOTARIUM WITH NEW HANDS-ON TRAVELING EXHIBIT, BUILDING BUDDIES
Worcester, MA – January 28, 2025 – The EcoTarium invites young builders and curious minds to grab a helmet and put on a safety vest as they explore Building Buddies,…
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