200th Annual Meeting of the Worcester Natural History Society/EcoTarium
June 10 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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STEAM Story Time: My Adult & Me is designed to inspire young children to begin discovering the world around them and spark their scientific spirit! Join us each week as we offer new themes, STEAM-based storybooks, and activities to explore – perfect for little hands, curious minds, and book lovers alike! Stick around after the story for a related hands-on activity, experiment, craft, movement, or even an animal encounter! Every Tuesday, September through June, 10:30 am - 11:15 am (excluding… 
Explore our private collection! The EcoTarium has thousands of specimens - fossils, gems, birds, weird things in jars - behind the scenes in our scientific collection. Come see something that isn't on display every day! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets 
Want more interactive science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets |
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Tots' Exploration Station Stay for 5 minutes or 25: Drop in for an interactive science experience designed specifically for our youngest museum guests! Explorers are invited to join our exploration station for a variety of hands-on science activities and games. Every Wednesday, September through June, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (excluding Worcester Public School Vacations) Included with the cost of admission. No ticket required, please join us on the Lower Level of the museum near the Preschool Area. Get… 
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**This event has reached the limit for registrations and is currently SOLD OUT!** Opening the Archives: The Story of the Worcester Natural History Society Told Through Artifacts Wednesday, October 29, 2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Location: American Antiquarian Society, 185 Salisbury St, Worcester, MA 01609 Cost: This event is open to the public and FREE -- pre-registration is required! Important Details: Parking: Parking lot is located at 90 Park Ave, Worcester, MA, in case parking is not available on…
Explore our private collection! The EcoTarium has thousands of specimens - fossils, gems, birds, weird things in jars - behind the scenes in our scientific collection. Come see something that isn't on display every day! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
Want more interactive science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets |
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In the Budding Scientists program, curious little explorers conduct simple, safe, science and nature explorations. You bring the curiosity, we'll provide the science fun. This is hands-on active and interactive science designed for children ages 4 to 6. Every Thursday, September through June, 10:30 am - 11:15 am (excluding Worcester Public School vacations) Included with cost of admission. Please request a ticket at the Tickets and Information Desk when you arrive at the museum. Limited to 25 adult-child pairs.…
Explore our private collection! The EcoTarium has thousands of specimens - fossils, gems, birds, weird things in jars - behind the scenes in our scientific collection. Come see something that isn't on display every day! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
Want more interactive science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets |
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Explore our private collection! The EcoTarium has thousands of specimens - fossils, gems, birds, weird things in jars - behind the scenes in our scientific collection. Come see something that isn't on display every day! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets 
Discover our resident animals! Are you curious about what our otters eat, how fast our snakes slither, or what our birds do in the winter? Get up close with one of our many live critters, and learn how we care for them at our zookeeper-led Animal Discovery Programs. Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
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Homeschool Halloween Party Friday, October 31 Drop-in anytime 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Join us for a Homeschool Halloween Glow Party! Explore hands-on glow-in-the-dark science, make your own Oobleck, and check out our upcoming schedule of homeschool programs. This drop-in event is fun for the whole family! Hirsh Center: Glow Zone interactive exhibit (drop-in) Classroom A: Biofacts and Winter 2026 homeschool programs schedule sneak-peak (drop-in) Classroom B: Make your own Oobleck workshop (drop-in) Siegfried Plaza (outside Lower Level): Pumpkin explosion…
Want more interactive science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets |
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Want more interactive science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
Want more interactive science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
Want more interactive science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets 
Miss those beautiful winter skies? Look up anyway! Join us on Sundial Plaza to look through a telescope at the Moon or another planet, or if conditions don’t permit come into the Alden Planetarium for an interactive guided tour of the evening sky! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets |
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Want more interactive science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
Want more interactive science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets 
Learn about our resident snakes! Are you curious about what our snakes eat, or how fast they can slither? Get up close with one of our resident reptiles, and learn how we care for them during this zookeeper-led keeper chat. *Disclaimer: Snakes consume dead mice. We recommend squeamish guests learn about our animals at a different time. Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
Want more interactive science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
Miss those beautiful winter skies? Look up anyway! Join us on Sundial Plaza to look through a telescope at the Moon or another planet, or if conditions don’t permit come into the Alden Planetarium for an interactive guided tour of the evening sky! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets |
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Explore our private collection! The EcoTarium has thousands of specimens - fossils, gems, birds, weird things in jars - behind the scenes in our scientific collection. Come see something that isn't on display every day! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
Want more interactive science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets |
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Tots' Exploration Station Stay for 5 minutes or 25: Drop in for an interactive science experience designed specifically for our youngest museum guests! Explorers are invited to join our exploration station for a variety of hands-on science activities and games. Every Wednesday, September through June, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (excluding Worcester Public School Vacations) Included with the cost of admission. No ticket required, please join us on the Lower Level of the museum near the Preschool Area. Get…
Explore our private collection! The EcoTarium has thousands of specimens - fossils, gems, birds, weird things in jars - behind the scenes in our scientific collection. Come see something that isn't on display every day! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
Want more interactive science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets |
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In the Budding Scientists program, curious little explorers conduct simple, safe, science and nature explorations. You bring the curiosity, we'll provide the science fun. This is hands-on active and interactive science designed for children ages 4 to 6. Every Thursday, September through June, 10:30 am - 11:15 am (excluding Worcester Public School vacations) Included with cost of admission. Please request a ticket at the Tickets and Information Desk when you arrive at the museum. Limited to 25 adult-child pairs.…
Explore our private collection! The EcoTarium has thousands of specimens - fossils, gems, birds, weird things in jars - behind the scenes in our scientific collection. Come see something that isn't on display every day! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
Want more interactive science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets |
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Explore our private collection! The EcoTarium has thousands of specimens - fossils, gems, birds, weird things in jars - behind the scenes in our scientific collection. Come see something that isn't on display every day! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
Discover our resident animals! Are you curious about what our otters eat, how fast our snakes slither, or what our birds do in the winter? Get up close with one of our many live critters, and learn how we care for them at our zookeeper-led Animal Discovery Programs. Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
Want more interactive science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets |
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Speaker: Tim Brothers, Night Sky Concepts November 8, 2025 5:00 – 5:45 pm This Old Dome: Restoring the EcoTarium’s Norton Observatory We will unveil the newly restored Norton Observatory at the Worcester EcoTarium, beginning with a presentation in the Alden Planetarium and followed by a viewing from the observatory (weather dependent). Originally built in 1982, the observatory was in much need of repair. Over the last year, Night Sky Concepts refurbished the site by automating the existing dome and installing…
Want more interactive science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
Want more interactive science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
Want more interactive science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
Miss those beautiful winter skies? Look up anyway! Join us on Sundial Plaza to look through a telescope at the Moon or another planet, or if conditions don’t permit come into the Alden Planetarium for an interactive guided tour of the evening sky! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets |
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Want more interactive science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
Want more interactive science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
Learn about our resident snakes! Are you curious about what our snakes eat, or how fast they can slither? Get up close with one of our resident reptiles, and learn how we care for them during this zookeeper-led keeper chat. *Disclaimer: Snakes consume dead mice. We recommend squeamish guests learn about our animals at a different time. Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
Want more interactive science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
Miss those beautiful winter skies? Look up anyway! Join us on Sundial Plaza to look through a telescope at the Moon or another planet, or if conditions don’t permit come into the Alden Planetarium for an interactive guided tour of the evening sky! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets |
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Discover our resident animals! Are you curious about what our otters eat, how fast our snakes slither, or what our birds do in the winter? Get up close with one of our many live critters, and learn how we care for them at our zookeeper-led Animal Discovery Programs. Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
Miss those beautiful winter skies? Look up anyway! Join us on Sundial Plaza to look through a telescope at the Moon or another planet, or if conditions don’t permit come into the Alden Planetarium for an interactive guided tour of the evening sky! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets |
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Tots' Exploration Station Stay for 5 minutes or 25: Drop in for an interactive science experience designed specifically for our youngest museum guests! Explorers are invited to join our exploration station for a variety of hands-on science activities and games. Every Wednesday, September through June, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (excluding Worcester Public School Vacations) Included with the cost of admission. No ticket required, please join us on the Lower Level of the museum near the Preschool Area. Get…
Explore our private collection! The EcoTarium has thousands of specimens - fossils, gems, birds, weird things in jars - behind the scenes in our scientific collection. Come see something that isn't on display every day! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
Want more interactive science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets |
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In the Budding Scientists program, curious little explorers conduct simple, safe, science and nature explorations. You bring the curiosity, we'll provide the science fun. This is hands-on active and interactive science designed for children ages 4 to 6. Every Thursday, September through June, 10:30 am - 11:15 am (excluding Worcester Public School vacations) Included with cost of admission. Please request a ticket at the Tickets and Information Desk when you arrive at the museum. Limited to 25 adult-child pairs.…
Explore our private collection! The EcoTarium has thousands of specimens - fossils, gems, birds, weird things in jars - behind the scenes in our scientific collection. Come see something that isn't on display every day! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
Want more interactive science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets |
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Explore our private collection! The EcoTarium has thousands of specimens - fossils, gems, birds, weird things in jars - behind the scenes in our scientific collection. Come see something that isn't on display every day! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
Discover our resident animals! Are you curious about what our otters eat, how fast our snakes slither, or what our birds do in the winter? Get up close with one of our many live critters, and learn how we care for them at our zookeeper-led Animal Discovery Programs. Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets |
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**The RSVP deadline has been extended to November 5, 2025!** Legacy of the Stars Gala: The Grand Opening of the Stoddard Exhibition Hall November 15, 2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Tickets: $200 Attire: Formal Emceed by WBZ-TV Reporter Levan Reid, join us for a gala to celebrate the grand opening of the Stoddard Exhibition Hall! Enjoy delicious appetizers, dinner and dessert catered by Peppers Artful Events, engaging entertainment by Crocodile River and the Etka Dance Academy, and a silent…
Miss those beautiful winter skies? Look up anyway! Join us on Sundial Plaza to look through a telescope at the Moon or another planet, or if conditions don’t permit come into the Alden Planetarium for an interactive guided tour of the evening sky! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets |
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Learn about our resident snakes! Are you curious about what our snakes eat, or how fast they can slither? Get up close with one of our resident reptiles, and learn how we care for them during this zookeeper-led keeper chat. *Disclaimer: Snakes consume dead mice. We recommend squeamish guests learn about our animals at a different time. Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
Miss those beautiful winter skies? Look up anyway! Join us on Sundial Plaza to look through a telescope at the Moon or another planet, or if conditions don’t permit come into the Alden Planetarium for an interactive guided tour of the evening sky! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets |
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STEAM Story Time: My Adult & Me is designed to inspire young children to begin discovering the world around them and spark their scientific spirit! Join us each week as we offer new themes, STEAM-based storybooks, and activities to explore – perfect for little hands, curious minds, and book lovers alike! Stick around after the story for a related hands-on activity, experiment, craft, movement, or even an animal encounter! Every Tuesday, September through June, 10:30 am - 11:15 am (excluding…
Explore our private collection! The EcoTarium has thousands of specimens - fossils, gems, birds, weird things in jars - behind the scenes in our scientific collection. Come see something that isn't on display every day! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets |
2 events,
Featured
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Tots' Exploration Station Stay for 5 minutes or 25: Drop in for an interactive science experience designed specifically for our youngest museum guests! Explorers are invited to join our exploration station for a variety of hands-on science activities and games. Every Wednesday, September through June, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (excluding Worcester Public School Vacations) Included with the cost of admission. No ticket required, please join us on the Lower Level of the museum near the Preschool Area. Get…
Explore our private collection! The EcoTarium has thousands of specimens - fossils, gems, birds, weird things in jars - behind the scenes in our scientific collection. Come see something that isn't on display every day! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets |
2 events,
Featured
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In the Budding Scientists program, curious little explorers conduct simple, safe, science and nature explorations. You bring the curiosity, we'll provide the science fun. This is hands-on active and interactive science designed for children ages 4 to 6. Every Thursday, September through June, 10:30 am - 11:15 am (excluding Worcester Public School vacations) Included with cost of admission. Please request a ticket at the Tickets and Information Desk when you arrive at the museum. Limited to 25 adult-child pairs.…
Explore our private collection! The EcoTarium has thousands of specimens - fossils, gems, birds, weird things in jars - behind the scenes in our scientific collection. Come see something that isn't on display every day! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets |
3 events,
Explore our private collection! The EcoTarium has thousands of specimens - fossils, gems, birds, weird things in jars - behind the scenes in our scientific collection. Come see something that isn't on display every day! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
Discover our resident animals! Are you curious about what our otters eat, how fast our snakes slither, or what our birds do in the winter? Get up close with one of our many live critters, and learn how we care for them at our zookeeper-led Animal Discovery Programs. Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
Want more interactive science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets |
4 events,
Want more interactive science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
Want more interactive science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
Want more interactive science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
Miss those beautiful winter skies? Look up anyway! Join us on Sundial Plaza to look through a telescope at the Moon or another planet, or if conditions don’t permit come into the Alden Planetarium for an interactive guided tour of the evening sky! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets |
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Want more interactive science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
Want more interactive science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
Learn about our resident snakes! Are you curious about what our snakes eat, or how fast they can slither? Get up close with one of our resident reptiles, and learn how we care for them during this zookeeper-led keeper chat. *Disclaimer: Snakes consume dead mice. We recommend squeamish guests learn about our animals at a different time. Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
Want more interactive science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
Miss those beautiful winter skies? Look up anyway! Join us on Sundial Plaza to look through a telescope at the Moon or another planet, or if conditions don’t permit come into the Alden Planetarium for an interactive guided tour of the evening sky! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets |
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STEAM Story Time: My Adult & Me is designed to inspire young children to begin discovering the world around them and spark their scientific spirit! Join us each week as we offer new themes, STEAM-based storybooks, and activities to explore – perfect for little hands, curious minds, and book lovers alike! Stick around after the story for a related hands-on activity, experiment, craft, movement, or even an animal encounter! Every Tuesday, September through June, 10:30 am - 11:15 am (excluding…
Explore our private collection! The EcoTarium has thousands of specimens - fossils, gems, birds, weird things in jars - behind the scenes in our scientific collection. Come see something that isn't on display every day! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
Want more interactive science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets |
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Explore our private collection! The EcoTarium has thousands of specimens - fossils, gems, birds, weird things in jars - behind the scenes in our scientific collection. Come see something that isn't on display every day! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
Want more interactive science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets |
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Explore our private collection! The EcoTarium has thousands of specimens - fossils, gems, birds, weird things in jars - behind the scenes in our scientific collection. Come see something that isn't on display every day! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
Discover our resident animals! Are you curious about what our otters eat, how fast our snakes slither, or what our birds do in the winter? Get up close with one of our many live critters, and learn how we care for them at our zookeeper-led Animal Discovery Programs. Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
Want more interactive science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets |
4 events,
Want more interactive science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
Want more interactive science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
Want more interactive science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
Miss those beautiful winter skies? Look up anyway! Join us on Sundial Plaza to look through a telescope at the Moon or another planet, or if conditions don’t permit come into the Alden Planetarium for an interactive guided tour of the evening sky! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets |
5 events,
Want more interactive science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
Want more interactive science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
Learn about our resident snakes! Are you curious about what our snakes eat, or how fast they can slither? Get up close with one of our resident reptiles, and learn how we care for them during this zookeeper-led keeper chat. *Disclaimer: Snakes consume dead mice. We recommend squeamish guests learn about our animals at a different time. Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
Want more interactive science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
Miss those beautiful winter skies? Look up anyway! Join us on Sundial Plaza to look through a telescope at the Moon or another planet, or if conditions don’t permit come into the Alden Planetarium for an interactive guided tour of the evening sky! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets |
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200th Annual Meeting of the Worcester Natural History Society/EcoTarium
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
4:30 – 7:30 pm
Location: Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St., Worcester, MA
Cost: This event is open to the public. Donations are appreciated. Please pre-register!
Join us for the 200th Annual Meeting of the Worcester Natural History Society/EcoTarium! We will continue our 200th anniversary celebration by reflecting on the accomplishments of the past year. Enjoy refreshments and musical selections, and celebrate the recipients of the fourth annual Edward Howe Forbush Naturalist Award – individuals who have lived the EcoTarium’s mission and values, with a commitment to conservation and a passion for science and nature.
If you would like to make a donation, donate here!
Agenda:
- 4:00 pm – Registration Table Opens
- 4:30 pm – Reception
- 5:00 – 7:00 pm – Program
- 7:00 pm – 7:30 – Reception Continues
Thank you to our sponsors listed below! If you would like to sponsor our 200th Annual Meeting or another EcoTarium event, please contact David Zeutas-Broer at dzeutas-broer@ecotarium.org.
Sponsors:
and a special thanks to the 14th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry!