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WORCESTER (Mass.) – The EcoTarium, an icon in the Worcester community for nearly 200 years, will make significant changes later this year due to the unprecedented COVID pandemic. With attendance down nearly 90 percent, the Board of Trustees met Thursday night to explore ways to secure the future of the renowned science museum. While details…

Worcester, Mass. – May 18, 2020 Through the months of May and June, for every membership that is purchased or renewed, the EcoTarium museum of science and nature will donate a family membership to an essential worker at UMASS Memorial Health Care in Worcester and Wegmans grocery store of Shrewsbury, MA. The family membership grants…

Worcester, Mass. – March 9, 2020 The EcoTarium museum of science and nature will introduce Amusement Park Science, the year’s second temporary exhibit on Saturday, March 14 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. with a day-long event of programs and activities featuring the physics behind popular amusement park rides like the Ferris wheel, tilt-a-whirl, roller coasters and bumper…

Worcester, Mass. – January 13, 2020 Climate change impacts everyone. Every person, animal, organism and region. On Saturday, January 11, 2020, the EcoTarium museum of science and nature will present a new exhibit Community Curators: Local is the New Global that features rarely seen items from their natural history collection with a connection to the impact of…

Worcester, Mass. – December 30, 2019 The EcoTarium museum of science and nature is thrilled to announce a special event to close out the final weekend of GEAR UP: The Science of Bikes exhibit on Saturday, January 4, 5-8:00 p.m. The museum will host a screening of Afghan Cycles, an award-winning documentary full-length film about a generation…

Worcester, Mass. – November 26, 2019 – Two young female corvids (specifically the species Common Raven) are in their new habitat at the EcoTarium museum of science and nature to complete the master plan for Wild Cat Station, the newest spectacular exhibit featuring two mountain lions and native bird species. The ravens arrive by means…

WHAT: Welcome City of Worcester employees! Have a passion for science and nature? Take advantage of half-price admission for each employee and up to three guests. Employees may show their business card, ID or pay stub to receive the offer. At the EcoTarium there is plenty to do and see: three floors of indoor interactive exhibits, shows…

Worcester, Mass. – August 5, 2019 – Worcester Polytechnic Institute, the EcoTarium museum of science and nature, and the City of Worcester will collaborate to gather data to map the hottest places in the city to better plan community resiliency related to heat waves, which is an increased threat due to climate change. Community members,…

Worcester, Mass. – July 16, 2019 The EcoTarium museum of science and nature is pleased to announce Edible Creations by Gerry as the onsite food vendor commencing July 17, 2019 operating 11:30 am through 3:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and on Monday holidays, and from 12:00 pm-3:00 pm on Sundays inside the Food Pavilion and…

Worcester, Mass. – May 28, 2019 The EcoTarium museum of science and nature welcomes Cristoff Shay for the newly created position of Vice President of Experience on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. Shay arrives after five years in his most recent role as Battleship Cove executive vice president in Fall River, Mass, where he managed all…