Calendar
Each season offers exciting activities, special events, and experiences at the EcoTarium!
There is always something new happening both on our grounds and inside the museum building.
For info on Alden Planetarium shows and showtimes, click here!
For the Explorer Express Train schedule, click here!
To book an Otter Encounter, click here!
Featured Event
Frosty Festival December 7 & 8 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Join us for a winter festival that will light up your holiday season! Take holiday pictures by our seasonally decorated Explorer Express Train, join our zookeepers for a…
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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
Otter Encounter
Otter Encounter
Discover our resident otters! Slydell and Daisy are inviting you to lunch! Get up close to our otters, feed them their favorite foods, and learn how we care for them at our zookeeper-led Otter Encounters. Tickets are not included with the cost of admission. Learn More 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,
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
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 do not 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,
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
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…
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
Otter Encounter
Otter Encounter
Discover our resident otters! Slydell and Daisy are inviting you to lunch! Get up close to our otters, feed them their favorite foods, and learn how we care for them at our zookeeper-led Otter Encounters. Tickets are not included with the cost of admission. Learn More 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
Otter Encounter
Otter Encounter
Discover our resident otters! Slydell and Daisy are inviting you to lunch! Get up close to our otters, feed them their favorite foods, and learn how we care for them at our zookeeper-led Otter Encounters. Tickets are not included with the cost of admission. Learn More 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,
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…
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
Otter Encounter
Otter Encounter
Discover our resident otters! Slydell and Daisy are inviting you to lunch! Get up close to our otters, feed them their favorite foods, and learn how we care for them at our zookeeper-led Otter Encounters. Tickets are not included with the cost of admission. Learn More Get Tickets
3 events,
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
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 do not 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,
Budding Scientists
Budding Scientists
In the Budding Scientists program, curious little explorers conduct simple, safe, science and nature experiments. You bring the curiosity, we'll provide the science fun. This is hands-on active and interactive science, so children may get messy! Every Thursday, October through June, 11:00 am - 11:45 am (excluding Worcester Public School vacations) Included with cost…
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,
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, October through June, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (excluding Worcester Public School…
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
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…
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
Otter Encounter
Otter Encounter
Discover our resident otters! Slydell and Daisy are inviting you to lunch! Get up close to our otters, feed them their favorite foods, and learn how we care for them at our zookeeper-led Otter Encounters. Tickets are not included with the cost of admission. Learn More 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
Otter Encounter
Otter Encounter
Discover our resident otters! Slydell and Daisy are inviting you to lunch! Get up close to our otters, feed them their favorite foods, and learn how we care for them at our zookeeper-led Otter Encounters. Tickets are not included with the cost of admission. Learn More 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,
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…
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
Otter Encounter
Otter Encounter
Discover our resident otters! Slydell and Daisy are inviting you to lunch! Get up close to our otters, feed them their favorite foods, and learn how we care for them at our zookeeper-led Otter Encounters. Tickets are not included with the cost of admission. Learn More 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, October through June, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (excluding Worcester Public School…
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,
Budding Scientists
Budding Scientists
In the Budding Scientists program, curious little explorers conduct simple, safe, science and nature experiments. You bring the curiosity, we'll provide the science fun. This is hands-on active and interactive science, so children may get messy! Every Thursday, October through June, 11:00 am - 11:45 am (excluding Worcester Public School vacations) Included with cost…
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,
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
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…
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
Otter Encounter
Otter Encounter
Discover our resident otters! Slydell and Daisy are inviting you to lunch! Get up close to our otters, feed them their favorite foods, and learn how we care for them at our zookeeper-led Otter Encounters. Tickets are not included with the cost of admission. Learn More 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
Otter Encounter
Otter Encounter
Discover our resident otters! Slydell and Daisy are inviting you to lunch! Get up close to our otters, feed them their favorite foods, and learn how we care for them at our zookeeper-led Otter Encounters. Tickets are not included with the cost of admission. Learn More 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,
5 events,
MA STEM Week!
MA STEM Week!
Massachusetts STEM Week Tuesday, October 17th - October 20th 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Join the EcoTarium for Massachusetts STEM Week! Stop by for a series of STEM education programs and other exciting educational offerings, including our early learning programs on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday! Included in the cost of admission. Get Tickets There is…
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…
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, October through June, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (excluding Worcester Public School…
MA STEM Week!
MA STEM Week!
Massachusetts STEM Week Tuesday, October 17th - October 20th 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Join the EcoTarium for Massachusetts STEM Week! Stop by for a series of STEM education programs and other exciting educational offerings, including our early learning programs on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday! Included in the cost of admission. Get Tickets There is…
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
4 events,
MA STEM Week!
MA STEM Week!
Massachusetts STEM Week Tuesday, October 17th - October 20th 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Join the EcoTarium for Massachusetts STEM Week! Stop by for a series of STEM education programs and other exciting educational offerings, including our early learning programs on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday! Included in the cost of admission. Get Tickets There is…
Budding Scientists
Budding Scientists
In the Budding Scientists program, curious little explorers conduct simple, safe, science and nature experiments. You bring the curiosity, we'll provide the science fun. This is hands-on active and interactive science, so children may get messy! Every Thursday, October through June, 11:00 am - 11:45 am (excluding Worcester Public School vacations) Included with cost…
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,
MA STEM Week!
MA STEM Week!
Massachusetts STEM Week Tuesday, October 17th - October 20th 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Join the EcoTarium for Massachusetts STEM Week! Stop by for a series of STEM education programs and other exciting educational offerings, including our early learning programs on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday! Included in the cost of admission. Get Tickets There is…
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
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…
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
Otter Encounter
Otter Encounter
Discover our resident otters! Slydell and Daisy are inviting you to lunch! Get up close to our otters, feed them their favorite foods, and learn how we care for them at our zookeeper-led Otter Encounters. Tickets are not included with the cost of admission. Learn More 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