Nature Explorers

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

Sundays, September 17, 24, and October 1; 10:00am - 11:30am Location: Outdoors Cost: $30 per child includes all 3 sessions but does NOT include Museum admission. If you wish to also visit the Museum, separate reservations are required through our website. What: Join our outdoor educator for a series of outdoor explorations. Each week we […]

$3 – $30

Nature Explorers

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

Sundays, September 17, 24, and October 1; 10:00am - 11:30am Location: Outdoors Cost: $30 per child includes all 3 sessions but does NOT include Museum admission. If you wish to also visit the Museum, separate reservations are required through our website. What: Join our outdoor educator for a series of outdoor explorations. Each week we […]

$3 – $30

Fairyborough

Fairyborough

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

Tuesday, August 15 - Friday, August 18 | 10:00am - 2:00pm Location: Outdoors Cost: Free with admission Welcome to Fairyborough – the little city with a big future! Design, build, and explore a mysterious forest environment of fairy houses, gnome homes, and sprite skyscrapers, constructed completely out of natural materials and creativity. This changing and […]

Free with admission
Fairyborough

Fairyborough

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

Tuesday, August 15 - Friday, August 18 | 10:00am - 2:00pm Location: Outdoors Cost: Free with admission Welcome to Fairyborough – the little city with a big future! Design, build, and explore a mysterious forest environment of fairy houses, gnome homes, and sprite skyscrapers, constructed completely out of natural materials and creativity. This changing and […]

Free with admission
Fairyborough

Fairyborough

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

Tuesday, August 15 - Friday, August 18 | 10:00am - 2:00pm Location: Outdoors Cost: Free with admission Welcome to Fairyborough – the little city with a big future! Design, build, and explore a mysterious forest environment of fairy houses, gnome homes, and sprite skyscrapers, constructed completely out of natural materials and creativity. This changing and […]

Free with admission
Fairyborough

Fairyborough

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

Tuesday, August 15 - Friday, August 18 | 10:00am - 2:00pm Location: Outdoors Cost: Free with admission Welcome to Fairyborough – the little city with a big future! Design, build, and explore a mysterious forest environment of fairy houses, gnome homes, and sprite skyscrapers, constructed completely out of natural materials and creativity. This changing and […]

Free with admission

Make a Mess: Spin Art

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

We're putting a fresh spin on art! We'll twist our tools, twirl our paper, and give our colors a whirl. Whatever technique you choose you'll create a uniquely spun piece of art that won't leave you dizzy.

Free with admission

Backyard and Beyond: Nature Journals

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

Explore the natural world through science, art, and writing. We’ll provide supplies to create your very own nature journal, then you can take your journal on a nature walk through Discovery Woods and the Great Hill conservation land to search for signs of summer. Please note that the conservation land trails are not ADA or […]

Free with admission
The Caterpillar Lab

The Caterpillar Lab

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

Join us for a special visit from The Caterpillar Lab! Come see a variety of New England caterpillar species showcased on open-air displays of local plants. Get up close to enormous giant silk moth caterpillars, fierce-looking snake-mimicking caterpillars, convincing twig-mimicking caterpillars, and bubbly butterfly caterpillars. Witness rare moments of metamorphosis and watch ecological relationships play […]

Free with admission
The Caterpillar Lab

The Caterpillar Lab

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

Join us for a special visit from The Caterpillar Lab! Come see a variety of New England caterpillar species showcased on open-air displays of local plants. Get up close to enormous giant silk moth caterpillars, fierce-looking snake-mimicking caterpillars, convincing twig-mimicking caterpillars, and bubbly butterfly caterpillars. Witness rare moments of metamorphosis and watch ecological relationships play […]

Free with admission

We Swim Together, Presented by Little Uprisings and The Gottabees

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

Journey to the bottom of the sea with Little Uprisings and The Gottabees where we will explore the book Swimmy, by Leo Lionni—a classic tale for young children about the power of organizing. Join us for movement, puppetry and fun as we Play for Change! This workshop is designed for 5-7 year olds with their […]

Free with registration

Fun Family Outdoor Yoga

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

Join us with your family to move your body in healthy ways and connect with nature while doing outdoor yoga! Yoga improves physical and mental strength and can also improve self-awareness and mental focus. Kelly Western, professional yoga instructor, will lead this caregiver & child yoga class that incorporates balance, strength, stretching, and mindfulness in […]

Free with admission