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Each season offers exciting activities, special events, and experiences at the EcoTarium! There is always something new happening both on our grounds and inside the museum building. For maximum fun, experience one of our daily planetarium shows, take a ride on the Explorer Express Train, and get up close to our resident otters!
Featured Event
Groundhog Day Thursday, February 2 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Come join us for our first Groundhog Day proclamation, putting a Massachusetts spin on an age-old tradition with the Mayor of Worcester, Joseph Petty. Learn about our resident groundhog, Cornelia,…
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Preschool Wednesdays
Preschool Wednesdays
Preschool Story Time Attention early learners: Preschool Story Time is back! Join us the first Wednesday of each month for tales and tails, as we read an interactive storybook with Ms. JoAnn, and meet one of our amazing resident animals. You'll also participate in hands-on activities, and enjoy some snacks. It's never too early to…
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Wild About Winter
Wild About Winter
Celebrate the wonders of winter at the EcoTarium! Find fun and beauty in these short winter days through snowflake investigation, learning what animals do in winter, art experiences, and more. You can even try your hand at building a winter shelter of your own! Get your family out, moving, creating, and learning!
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Wild About Winter
Wild About Winter
Celebrate the wonders of winter at the EcoTarium! Find fun and beauty in these short winter days through snowflake investigation, learning what animals do in winter, art experiences, and more. You can even try your hand at building a winter shelter of your own! Get your family out, moving, creating, and learning!
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Budding Scientists
Budding Scientists
Budding Scientists Curious little explorers conduct simple, safe, science and nature experiments in the EcoTarium's Budding Scientists program. You and your child will learn basic scientific principles while having fun with hands-on activities. Budding Scientists is designed for children aged 3-5 and their caregiver. You bring the curiosity, we'll provide the science fun: This is…
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February Vacation Week
February Vacation Week
February Vacation Week - Feb 21-25, 2022 Eco Engineers! Searching for engineering inspiration? Just take a walk outside! Our best ideas come straight from nature, from airplane wings to skyscrapers, water filters to Velcro sneakers. Explore the surprising ways the natural world influences everyday objects and designs, and then build and test creative eco engineering…
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February Vacation Week (Free Admission Day)
February Vacation Week (Free Admission Day)
Thanks to our friends at the Highland Street Foundation, admission is free on February 22, 2022! February Vacation Week - Feb 21-25, 2022 Eco Engineers! Searching for engineering inspiration? Just take a walk outside! Our best ideas come straight from nature, from airplane wings to skyscrapers, water filters to Velcro sneakers. Explore the surprising ways…
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February Vacation Week
February Vacation Week
February Vacation Week - Feb 21-25, 2022 Eco Engineers! Searching for engineering inspiration? Just take a walk outside! Our best ideas come straight from nature, from airplane wings to skyscrapers, water filters to Velcro sneakers. Explore the surprising ways the natural world influences everyday objects and designs, and then build and test creative eco engineering…
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February Vacation Week
February Vacation Week
February Vacation Week - Feb 21-25, 2022 Eco Engineers! Searching for engineering inspiration? Just take a walk outside! Our best ideas come straight from nature, from airplane wings to skyscrapers, water filters to Velcro sneakers. Explore the surprising ways the natural world influences everyday objects and designs, and then build and test creative eco engineering…
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February Vacation Week
February Vacation Week
February Vacation Week - Feb 21-25, 2022 Eco Engineers! Searching for engineering inspiration? Just take a walk outside! Our best ideas come straight from nature, from airplane wings to skyscrapers, water filters to Velcro sneakers. Explore the surprising ways the natural world influences everyday objects and designs, and then build and test creative eco engineering…
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Preschool Wednesdays
Preschool Wednesdays
Preschool Story Time Attention early learners: Preschool Story Time is back! Join us the first Wednesday of each month for tales and tails, as we read an interactive storybook with Ms. JoAnn, and meet one of our amazing resident animals. You'll also participate in hands-on activities, and enjoy some snacks. It's never too early to…
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Budding Scientists
Budding Scientists
Budding Scientists Curious little explorers conduct simple, safe, science and nature experiments in the EcoTarium's Budding Scientists program. You and your child will learn basic scientific principles while having fun with hands-on activities. Budding Scientists is designed for children aged 3-5 and their caregiver. You bring the curiosity, we'll provide the science fun: This is…