Events & Experiences
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Discover the history of the American Revolution and Colonial Massachusetts! Each day during this week-long camp we will visit a historic site associated with the Battle of Lexington and complete crafts, activities, and games associated with Colonial life. You will follow in the footsteps of Paul Revere as you walk the rooms of the Hancock-Clarke […]
Join us in welcoming the Wampanoag Singers and Dancers to Discovery Museum! A group of musicians and artisans from the tribal communities of Mashpee on Cape Cod and Aquinnah on Martha's Vineyard, the Wampanoag Singers and Dancers encourage audience participation and prefer to sing with the people instead of for the people. Their performance of […]
Join us with free admission and explore the Museum and Discovery Woods at night, every Friday night through Labor Day! We will gratefully accept non-perishable food donations for Open Table and the Acton Food Pantry. Reservations are recommended and can be made 10 days in advance; we cannot guarantee walk-in admission if at capacity.
Our famous brunch is back and better than ever featuring an array of chef prepared specialties sure to satisfy any palette! Some featured cuisine includes: Cooked-to-Order Omelets and Belgian Waffles Fresh Tropical Fruits Chef Prepared Pastries Seafood and Chicken Entrees/ Chef’s Selection Cheese Raviolis Delicious Selection of Side Dishes including Fresh Salads and Locally […]
Join us with free admission and explore the Museum and Discovery Woods at night, every Friday night through Labor Day! We will gratefully accept non-perishable food donations for Open Table and the Acton Food Pantry. Reservations are recommended and can be made 10 days in advance; we cannot guarantee walk-in admission if at capacity.
Join local astrophotographer Brian Mernoff and try looking through some solar telescopes. Weather permitting, we will safely see the sun in ways you haven’t before! Test out some other tools that let us explore light and go on a “light” scavenger hunt. Inclement weather may result in changes to the program, or cancellation.
Our famous brunch is back and better than ever featuring an array of chef prepared specialties sure to satisfy any palette! Some featured cuisine includes: Cooked-to-Order Omelets and Belgian Waffles Fresh Tropical Fruits Chef Prepared Pastries Seafood and Chicken Entrees/ Chef’s Selection Cheese Raviolis Delicious Selection of Side Dishes including Fresh Salads and Locally […]
The 2024 Edition of GARDEN BROS NUCLEAR CIRCUS; Jr’s Big Adventure is Coming to a city near you! This year’s show is a fully immersive virtual reality experience packed with breathtaking special effects, arena seating, concert style sound and lighting along with 5 RINGS bursting with excitement, laughter, and memories that families will always cherish. […]
Making your own clothes was an important part of the war effort during the Revolution! Stop by the Hancock-Clarke House to learn the first step, weaving, using a simple cardboard loom and yarn. Drop in any time between 1:00 - 4:00 PM to learn! This activity is suitable for ages 6 and up, including adults! […]
Our famous brunch is back and better than ever featuring an array of chef prepared specialties sure to satisfy any palette! Some featured cuisine includes: Cooked-to-Order Omelets and Belgian Waffles Fresh Tropical Fruits Chef Prepared Pastries Seafood and Chicken Entrees/ Chef’s Selection Cheese Raviolis Delicious Selection of Side Dishes including Fresh Salads and Locally […]
Late Summer/early Fall is the time when many trees and plants release their seeds to grow a new generation. These seeds have some ingenious ways of getting where they need to go. Some tempt animals to eat them, which gives them a free ride and provides fertilizer at the same time! Some parachute from trees, […]
Our famous brunch is back and better than ever featuring an array of chef prepared specialties sure to satisfy any palette! Some featured cuisine includes: Cooked-to-Order Omelets and Belgian Waffles Fresh Tropical Fruits Chef Prepared Pastries Seafood and Chicken Entrees/ Chef’s Selection Cheese Raviolis Delicious Selection of Side Dishes including Fresh Salads and Locally […]