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‘Legacy of the Stars’ Gala to Unveil EcoTarium’s New 6,400-square-foot Stoddard Exhibition Hall

November 5, 2025

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…

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850 STUDENTS STEPPED INTO THE ROLE OF ATHLETIC TRAINERS, CARDIOLOGISTS, AND DIETICIANS IN SUMMER 2025

September 12, 2025

Worcester, MA – September 12, 2025 – GSK Science in the Summer™, a free science program for students in grades 2 through 6, returned in 2025 with a new theme: Be…

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ECOTARIUM CELEBRATES 200TH ANNIVERSARY WITH HISTORIC COMMUNITY BIRTHDAY BASH

July 24, 2025

Among the many families attending EcoTarium’s 200th birthday party Saturday, July 19, 2025, was Worcester resident Andrew Tsang, who brought his two children to celebrate.  “The EcoTarium is such a…

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Explore The World Inside Your Head; “BRAIN” exhibit opens Saturday, May 24, 2025, at the EcoTarium

May 24, 2025

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…

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ECOTARIUM AWARDED AUTISM WELCOMING STATUS AFTER TRAINING BY AUTISM ALLIANCE

May 5, 2025

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…

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ECOTARIUM PARTNERS WITH WPI STUDENTS TO ENHANCE AFRICAN COMMUNITIES EXHIBIT WITH INTERACTIVE SOUND AND SIGHT TECHNOLOGY

March 12, 2025

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…

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200 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE ECOTARIUM HONORED BY THE WORCESTER REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

March 8, 2025

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…

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ECOTARIUM REVEALS 200TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION MURAL

February 22, 2025

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…

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THRILLS AND CHILLS: ECOTARIUM’S FREE COMMUNITY DAY BRINGS THE USA LUGE TEAM TO WORCESTER, WITH RECORD-BREAKING MUSEUM ATTENDANCE!

February 18, 2025

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…

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CORNELIA MAKES HER PREDICTION AT THE ECOTARIUM’S GROUNDHOG DAY CELEBRATION!

February 3, 2025

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…

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