Celebrate the Holidays at the EcoTarium!
December 24, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
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STEAM Story Time: My Adult and Me
STEAM Story Time: My Adult and Me
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…
Collection Connection
Collection Connection
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
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
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,
Tots’ Exploration Station
Tots’ Exploration Station
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…
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
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
Animal Discovery
Animal Discovery
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
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
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,
Budding Scientists
Budding Scientists
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.…
Collection Connection
Collection Connection
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
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
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
Afternoon Astronomy
Afternoon Astronomy
Miss those beautiful winter skies? Look up anyway! Early sunset got you down? Look up! 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
2 events,
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
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
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
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
6 events,
Breakfast with the Otters
Breakfast with the Otters
Breakfast with the Otters 9:00 am – 10:00 am Multiple dates April 20 through October 11 You're invited to an exclusive breakfast with Worcester's favorite river otters! Join us for a continental-style breakfast at Upper Pond while enjoying an informative keeper chat featuring our resident otters, Daisy and Slydell. Buy 7 tickets, get an 8th ticket for free! Tickets to Breakfast with the Otters includes admission for the day and a free otter feeding experience. Get Tickets! *Click "Other dates..."…
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
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
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
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
Animal Discovery
Animal Discovery
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
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
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
5 events,
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
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
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
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
Animal Discovery
Animal Discovery
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
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
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
Afternoon Astronomy
Afternoon Astronomy
Miss those beautiful winter skies? Look up anyway! Early sunset got you down? Look up! 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
0 events,
3 events,
STEAM Story Time: My Adult and Me
STEAM Story Time: My Adult and Me
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…
Collection Connection
Collection Connection
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
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
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,
Tots’ Exploration Station
Tots’ Exploration Station
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…
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
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
Animal Discovery
Animal Discovery
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
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
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,
Budding Scientists
Budding Scientists
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.…
Collection Connection
Collection Connection
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
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
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
Afternoon Astronomy
Afternoon Astronomy
Miss those beautiful winter skies? Look up anyway! Early sunset got you down? Look up! 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
2 events,
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
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
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
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
5 events,
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
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
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
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
Animal Discovery
Animal Discovery
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
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
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
Afternoon Astronomy
Afternoon Astronomy
Miss those beautiful winter skies? Look up anyway! Early sunset got you down? Look up! 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
6 events,
Breakfast with the Otters
Breakfast with the Otters
Breakfast with the Otters 9:00 am – 10:00 am Multiple dates April 20 through October 11 You're invited to an exclusive breakfast with Worcester's favorite river otters! Join us for a continental-style breakfast at Upper Pond while enjoying an informative keeper chat featuring our resident otters, Daisy and Slydell. Buy 7 tickets, get an 8th ticket for free! Tickets to Breakfast with the Otters includes admission for the day and a free otter feeding experience. Get Tickets! *Click "Other dates..."…
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
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
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
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
Animal Discovery
Animal Discovery
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
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
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
0 events,
3 events,
STEAM Story Time: My Adult and Me
STEAM Story Time: My Adult and Me
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…
Collection Connection
Collection Connection
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
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
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,
Tots’ Exploration Station
Tots’ Exploration Station
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…
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
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
Animal Discovery
Animal Discovery
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
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
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,
Budding Scientists
Budding Scientists
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.…
Collection Connection
Collection Connection
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
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
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
Afternoon Astronomy
Afternoon Astronomy
Miss those beautiful winter skies? Look up anyway! Early sunset got you down? Look up! 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
2 events,
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
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
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
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,
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
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
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
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
Animal Discovery
Animal Discovery
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
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
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
5 events,
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
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
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
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
Animal Discovery
Animal Discovery
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
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
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
Afternoon Astronomy
Afternoon Astronomy
Miss those beautiful winter skies? Look up anyway! Early sunset got you down? Look up! 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
0 events,
4 events,
STEAM Story Time: My Adult and Me
STEAM Story Time: My Adult and Me
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…
“The Last Spotted Turtles of New England” Film Screening + Q&A Session
“The Last Spotted Turtles of New England” Film Screening + Q&A Session
You're Invited to a Special Film Screening: The Last Spotted Turtles of New England Tuesday, May 20, 2025 5:00 - 7:00 pm Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating one of New England’s most elusive and endangered reptiles—the spotted turtle. The Last Spotted Turtles of New England is a powerful new documentary by acclaimed filmmaker Ari Taub, making his debut in the world of nature storytelling. This beautifully shot film explores the fragile future of spotted turtles in southeastern Massachusetts…
Collection Connection
Collection Connection
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
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
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,
Tots’ Exploration Station
Tots’ Exploration Station
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…
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
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
Animal Discovery
Animal Discovery
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
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
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,
Budding Scientists
Budding Scientists
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.…
Collection Connection
Collection Connection
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
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
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
Afternoon Astronomy
Afternoon Astronomy
Miss those beautiful winter skies? Look up anyway! Early sunset got you down? Look up! 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
2 events,
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
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
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
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
6 events,
“Brain: The World Inside Your Head” Ribbon Cutting & Exhibit Opening
“Brain: The World Inside Your Head” Ribbon Cutting & Exhibit Opening
Brain: The World Inside Your Head Ribbon Cutting & Exhibit Opening Saturday, May 24, 2025 11:30 am - 12:00 pm The EcoTarium is excited to announce our newest traveling exhibit, Brain: The World Inside Your Head! Come to the ribbon cutting on May 24, 2025, at 11:30 am and be among the first to experience this exciting new interactive exhibit! Using innovative special effects, hands-on learning activities, video games, optical illusions and interactive displays, BRAIN shows how the brain functions and…
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
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
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
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
Animal Discovery
Animal Discovery
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
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
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
5 events,
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
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
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
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
Animal Discovery
Animal Discovery
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
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
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
Afternoon Astronomy
Afternoon Astronomy
Miss those beautiful winter skies? Look up anyway! Early sunset got you down? Look up! 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
6 events,
Museum Open!
Museum Open!
The EcoTarium is open! Join us for a full day of fun! To find a list of holidays where the museum is open to the public, click here! Get Tickets
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
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
Animal Discovery
Animal Discovery
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
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
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
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
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
3 events,
STEAM Story Time: My Adult and Me
STEAM Story Time: My Adult and Me
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…
Collection Connection
Collection Connection
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
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
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
5 events,
Tots’ Exploration Station
Tots’ Exploration Station
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…
200th Anniversary Lyceum #2
200th Anniversary Lyceum #2
"Worcester Women Naturalists, Past and Present" Wednesday, May 28, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Location: Museum of Worcester Cost: This event is open to the public and FREE -- pre-registration is required! Did you know that when the current - day EcoTarium was founded in 1825, its name was the Worcester Lyceum of Natural History?! Over the years, its name changed to the Worcester Natural History Society and, eventually, the EcoTarium. What’s a lyceum, you ask? A lyceum is…
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
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
Animal Discovery
Animal Discovery
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
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
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,
Budding Scientists
Budding Scientists
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.…
Collection Connection
Collection Connection
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
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
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
Afternoon Astronomy
Afternoon Astronomy
Miss those beautiful winter skies? Look up anyway! Early sunset got you down? Look up! 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
2 events,
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
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
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
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
6 events,
Breakfast with the Otters
Breakfast with the Otters
Breakfast with the Otters 9:00 am – 10:00 am Multiple dates April 20 through October 11 You're invited to an exclusive breakfast with Worcester's favorite river otters! Join us for a continental-style breakfast at Upper Pond while enjoying an informative keeper chat featuring our resident otters, Daisy and Slydell. Buy 7 tickets, get an 8th ticket for free! Tickets to Breakfast with the Otters includes admission for the day and a free otter feeding experience. Get Tickets! *Click "Other dates..."…
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
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
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
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
Animal Discovery
Animal Discovery
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
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
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
5 events,
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
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
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
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
Animal Discovery
Animal Discovery
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
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
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
Afternoon Astronomy
Afternoon Astronomy
Miss those beautiful winter skies? Look up anyway! Early sunset got you down? Look up! 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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Free Admission Day: Celebrate the Holidays at The EcoTarium
December 24, 2024
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
December in New England brings an abundance of colorful lights, chilly weather, and over 21 globally recognized holidays. To celebrate the season, the EcoTarium is opening its doors to the community on December 24 with FREE admission for all from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Come explore seasonal programs like Animals in Winter and Snowflake Symmetry, then experience a planetarium program and a behind-the-scenes otter encounter!
Members of the EcoTarium can enjoy a free planetarium program or movie during this event. Tickets will be available first come, first served at the Information Desk until shows are sold out. The Alden Planetarium seats approximately 80 guests. Planetarium tickets for non-members will also be for sale at the Information Desk.
Members will also receive an additional 10% off in the museum gift store (for a total of 20%).
Admission is FREE for all ages—from Worcester and beyond!
Schedule
- 10:30 am — One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure (Planetarium full-dome movie)*
- 10:45 am — Science Discovery: Animals in Winter
- 11:15 am — Passport to the Universe (Planetarium full-dome movie)*
- 11:15 am — Animal Discovery
- 12:00 pm — Otter Encounter*
- 12:00 pm — Science Discovery: Heat Vision – See the Unseen
- 12:45 pm — Global Soundscapes: Mission to Record the Earth (Educator-led program in the Planetarium)*
- 1:30 pm — Science Discovery: Snowflake Symmetry
- 2:15 pm — Astronomy Live! (Educator-led program in the Planetarium)*
*requires a separate ticket, not included with admission
Ongoing Activities
- Winter Tracking
- Tabletop Ice “Fishing”