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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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ECOTARIUM RECEIVES GENEROUS DONATIONS INCLUDING RARE NARWHAL TUSK

January 30, 2025

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…

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BUILD, RENOVATE, AND CREATE AT THE ECOTARIUM WITH NEW HANDS-ON TRAVELING EXHIBIT, BUILDING BUDDIES

January 28, 2025

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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WORCESTER’S ECOTARIUM CHOSEN FOR “AMERICA CONNECTS” MURAL

December 30, 2024

Worcester, MA – December 30, 2024 – The EcoTarium today announced that the Museum was selected as one of six locations in North America to host an “America Connects” National…

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ECOTARIUM ELECTS TRUSTEES AND CORPORATORS AT THE 199TH ANNUAL MEETING

October 25, 2024

Worcester, MA, October 22, 2024 – At the 199th Annual Meeting of the EcoTarium Museum of Science and Nature, the Board of Trustees elected a new Trustee, James F. Kane…

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