EcoTarium
Address
222 Harrington Way
Worcester,
MA
01604
United States
Phone
508.929.2700
Website
https://ecotarium.org
Upcoming Events
Bank of America Museums on Us
Bank of America Museums On Us: free admission during the first full weekend of every month for Bank of America credit card holders (must have card with a matching valid photo id upon entry). Learn More
Animal Story Time in Secrets of the Forest
Come have some science-fueled fun and learn cool facts about the world around you at this hands-on public program (held in Secrets of the Forest on the middle level). Free with admission. Learn more about the EcoTarium’s Programs & Education Click Here Every Science Discovery will include a “Germ Fighter” activity add-on in addition to the science discovery theme of the day. Pop-Up Innovation Station: Germ Fighter table-top programming led by our educators
Secret of the Cardboard Rocket
Join two curious kids who turn a cardboard carton into a rocket and blast off to explore the solar system – with the help of a talking astronomy book. Cruise the inner planets, the asteroid belt, the rings of Saturn, the outer planets and find out why we live on the most interesting planet of all. Produced in spectacular 3D animation. Audience: Great for children 3 to 10 and their families Run Time: 30 minutes Source: Clark Planetarium Cost: $5.00 for members / $6.00…
Science Discovery: Amusement Park Science
The science of Ferris wheels, roller coasters, swings and slides is more than amusing…it’s amazing! Experiment with balance, friction, gravity, and all the forces that make rides fun in this weekly science discovery. (held in Secrets of the Forest on the middle level). Free with admission. Every Science Discovery will include a “Germ Fighter” activity add-on in addition to the science discovery theme of the day. Pop-Up Innovation Station: Germ Fighter table-top programming led by our educators
Passport to the Universe
Narrated by actor Tom Hanks and created by the American Museum of Natural History in collaboration with NASA, this program whisks the viewer on a fascinating ride from Earth to the outskirts of the universe. The full-dome experience simulates a trip through the cosmos, incorporating actual images of space from NASA and the Hubble Space Telescope. Over 16 million colors dance onscreen as the audience leaves Earth and dodges such obstacles as asteroids, stars and black holes. Enjoy the epic…
Science Discovery in Secrets of the Forest
Come have some science-fueled fun and learn cool facts about the world around you at this hands-on public program (held in Secrets of the Forest on the middle level). Free with admission. Every Science Discovery will include a “Germ Fighter” activity add-on in addition to the science discovery theme of the day. Pop-Up Innovation Station: Germ Fighter table-top programming led by our educators
Super Stars: The Sky Tonight
Take a live tour of the night sky, find current constellations, decipher the moon phases, and explore what’s in our own galactic neighborhood and light years away!
Bank of America Museums on Us
Bank of America Museums On Us: free admission during the first full weekend of every month for Bank of America credit card holders (must have card with a matching valid photo id upon entry). Learn More
Innovation Station: Ramps!
Ever have fun shooting down a waterslide? Discover the magic of the inclined plane, test different shapes and materials, and experiment with fun factors like height, angles and altitudes to design the speediest slide yet! Free with admission.
Passport to the Universe
Narrated by actor Tom Hanks and created by the American Museum of Natural History in collaboration with NASA, this program whisks the viewer on a fascinating ride from Earth to the outskirts of the universe. The full-dome experience simulates a trip through the cosmos, incorporating actual images of space from NASA and the Hubble Space Telescope. Over 16 million colors dance onscreen as the audience leaves Earth and dodges such obstacles as asteroids, stars and black holes. Enjoy the epic…