Science Discovery
August 6 @ 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm
An event every week that begins at 12:15 pm on Tuesday and Thursday, repeating until September 2, 2024
An event every week that begins at 2:45 pm on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until September 2, 2024
An event every week that begins at 12:15 pm on Tuesday and Thursday, repeating until September 2, 2024
An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Sunday and Saturday, repeating until September 2, 2024
An event every week that begins at 12:30 pm on Sunday and Saturday, repeating until September 2, 2024
One event on July 4, 2024 at 11:00 am
One event on July 4, 2024 at 12:45 pm
One event on July 4, 2024 at 3:00 pm
One event on September 2, 2024 at 3:00 pm
One event on September 2, 2024 at 12:45 pm
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Calendar of Events
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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
3 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
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,
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
3 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
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,
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
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,
Inundation District (2023) Film & Q&A Session with David Abel
Inundation District (2023) Film & Q&A Session with David Abel
Sunday, October 6, 2024 Movie Starts at 6:00 pm Q&A Session ~7:15 pm In a time of rising tides and intensifying storms, what happens when a vulnerable city builds by the sea? Join us for an unforgettable evening with filmmaker David Abel, whose project Inundation District (2023) showcases what is expected to happen as temperatures rise beside a changing coast. Abel will join for an exclusive Q&A session following the screening to offer insight into the making of this extraordinary film.…
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
Keeper Chat: Snake Feeding
Keeper Chat: Snake Feeding
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
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
3 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
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,
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
3 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
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,
Speaker Series: Astrophysics
Speaker Series: Astrophysics
Speaker: Alex Gianninas, Connecticut College Saturday, October 12 5:00 pm – 5:45 pm How and Why We Perform Stellar Autopsies When the vast majority of stars, including our very own Sun, reach the end of their lives they will ultimately leave behind a dense and hot white dwarf star. The study of these stellar corpses can be likened to performing an autopsy. Professor Gianninas will discuss some of the methods we use to study white dwarf stars and ultimately what…
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
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
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
Keeper Chat: Snake Feeding
Keeper Chat: Snake Feeding
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
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
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
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
3 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
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,
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
3 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
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,
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
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
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
Keeper Chat: Snake Feeding
Keeper Chat: Snake Feeding
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
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
3 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
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,
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
3 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
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 Tricks & Animal Treats
Science Tricks & Animal Treats
Science Tricks & Animal Treats October 26 & 27 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Why choose between tricks and treats when they're both so exciting? Join us for Science Tricks & Animal Treats, the EcoTarium’s annual family-friendly Halloween event! Experience hair-raising science and meet our creepy-crawly critters. For maximum fun, find eerie-sistable trick or treat stations, visit the Glow Zone, and test drive your Halloween costume before the big day! Museum members will receive a complementary Spooky Goodie Bag during…
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
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,
Science Tricks & Animal Treats
Science Tricks & Animal Treats
Science Tricks & Animal Treats October 26 & 27 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Why choose between tricks and treats when they're both so exciting? Join us for Science Tricks & Animal Treats, the EcoTarium’s annual family-friendly Halloween event! Experience hair-raising science and meet our creepy-crawly critters. For maximum fun, find eerie-sistable trick or treat stations, visit the Glow Zone, and test drive your Halloween costume before the big day! Museum members will receive a complementary Spooky Goodie Bag during…
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
Keeper Chat: Snake Feeding
Keeper Chat: Snake Feeding
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
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
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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
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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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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
Keeper Chat: Snake Feeding
Keeper Chat: Snake Feeding
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
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