Black Women in Science: The Legacy of Annie Malone

Discovery Museum Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, United States

Join us for this exciting program series that honors the contributions of Black women in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math. In this program, explore the work of Annie Malone – a groundbreaking entrepreneur who used her passion for chemistry, and hair, to become a pioneer in the Black beauty and cosmetics industry. […]

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Everyday Engineering: Bridge Building

Discovery Museum Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, United States

Engage in some everyday engineering as you construct and create with repurposed and recycled materials. Bridges help us safely get from here to there. From blocks to paper, we’ll experiment with simple supplies to design and build some sturdy and strong structures.

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Indoor Garden

Discovery Museum Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, United States

Enjoy some green plants during the grey of winter. Make observations, touch, compare and contrast a variety of indoor plants.

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Backyard and Beyond: Weather the Weather

Discovery Museum Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, United States

Join us in Discovery Woods to celebrate whatever weather Mother Nature decides give us today. We’ll be doing an activity that works with the weather, whether it’s windy, sunny, or snowy.

Free with admission

Make a Mess: Sensory Snow

Discovery Museum Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, United States

Let it snow! Even if it’s not snowing outside, we’ll still be able to make some mini snowballs and snowmen with our baking soda and shaving cream “snow”. Use your hands to mix together the two ingredients and see how it compares to the real thing!

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Threading Things

Discovery Museum Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, United States

Join us as we tinker about with beads, yarn, buttons, and other items that can be threaded, strung, looped, and laced. Try your hand at some simple stitching or practice with some over sized beads.

Free with admission
Small Acts, Big Impacts: A Day of Service

Small Acts, Big Impacts: A Day of Service

Discovery Museum Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, United States

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a designated National Day of Service, to encourage all Americans to volunteer within their communities and honor the life and legacy of the Civil Rights leader. Join the Discovery Museum as we engage in small acts of service to benefit our neighbors. Make a birthday card and help collect […]

Free with admission
Small Acts, Big Impacts: A Day of Service

Small Acts, Big Impacts: A Day of Service

Discovery Museum Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, United States

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a designated National Day of Service, to encourage all Americans to volunteer within their communities and honor the life and legacy of the Civil Rights leader. Join the Discovery Museum as we engage in small acts of service to benefit our neighbors. Make a birthday card and help collect […]

Free with admission
Small Acts, Big Impacts: A Day of Service

Small Acts, Big Impacts: A Day of Service

Discovery Museum Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, United States

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a designated National Day of Service, to encourage all Americans to volunteer within their communities and honor the life and legacy of the Civil Rights leader. Join the Discovery Museum as we engage in small acts of service to benefit our neighbors. Make a birthday card and help collect […]

Free with admission

Everyday Engineering: Rolling Down a Ramp

Discovery Museum Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, United States

Engage in some everyday engineering as you discover the science of ramps. Using a variety of materials and plenty of curiosity we'll find ways to test what makes things go fast or slow down a ramp and what it takes to roll.

Free with admission

Icy Investigations

Discovery Museum Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, United States

Brrrr…Things are getting chilly at the Discovery Museum. Experiment with different types of salt as you explore the unique characteristics of this solid state of water. Add in some liquid watercolors and discover just how cool science can be.

Free with admission

December Vacation Week at Discovery Museum

December Vacation Week at Discovery Museum

Discovery Museum Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, United States

Saturday December 23 AND Tuesday, December 26 through Saturday, December 30, 9:00am - 4:30pm Join us for a week of winter fun! Channel your inner kitchen-floor figure skater, as you slip, slide, and spin across our indoor sock skating rink. Stop by the PlayLab where you can build with our collection of LEGO® bricks, add […]

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