Meet the Artist: Stevie Leigh

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

Meet local artist Stevie Leigh who upcycles fabric scraps to create unique pieces of clothing that look as good on a body as they do hanging on a wall. Bring a stuffed animal from your home to design and construct a new outfit for your furry friend using your imagination and a variety of creative […]

Free with admission

Make a Mess: Fragrant Fall Fingerpainting at Discovery Museum

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

Join us as we put a seasonal twist on a favorite messy experience by adding scents to our finger paints. Get ready to get messy with paint because your hands and fingers will be your “tools” today! What kind of masterpiece will you create?

Free with admission
Halloween Hullabaloo at Discovery Museum

Halloween Hullabaloo at Discovery Museum

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

Join us as we celebrate Halloween weekend! Dress for the occasion and give your Halloween costume the chance to spook, sparkle, and shine. Challenge yourself to a few holes of Pumpkin Putt Putt and other outdoor games with a frightfully fun twist. Use your powers of observation on a Spooktacular Scavenger Hunt and expect other […]

Free with admission
Halloween Hullabaloo at Discovery Museum

Halloween Hullabaloo at Discovery Museum

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

Join us as we celebrate Halloween weekend! Dress for the occasion and give your Halloween costume the chance to spook, sparkle, and shine. Challenge yourself to a few holes of Pumpkin Putt Putt and other outdoor games with a frightfully fun twist. Use your powers of observation on a Spooktacular Scavenger Hunt and expect other […]

Free with admission
Halloween Hullabaloo at Discovery Museum

Halloween Hullabaloo at Discovery Museum

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

Join us as we celebrate Halloween weekend! Dress for the occasion and give your Halloween costume the chance to spook, sparkle, and shine. Challenge yourself to a few holes of Pumpkin Putt Putt and other outdoor games with a frightfully fun twist. Use your powers of observation on a Spooktacular Scavenger Hunt and expect other […]

Free with admission
Halloween Hullabaloo at Discovery Museum

Halloween Hullabaloo at Discovery Museum

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

Join us as we celebrate Halloween weekend! Dress for the occasion and give your Halloween costume the chance to spook, sparkle, and shine. Challenge yourself to a few holes of Pumpkin Putt Putt and other outdoor games with a frightfully fun twist. Use your powers of observation on a Spooktacular Scavenger Hunt and expect other […]

Free with admission

National Chemistry Week: The Hidden Life of Spices! at Discovery Museum

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

Discover the wonders of chemistry as we celebrate National Chemistry Week. Join us and our guest educators from the local American Chemical Society Chapter for fun, hands-on activities around this year’s theme, The Hidden Life of Spices!

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Discovery Museum Reflection Room: Whose Land are We On? at Discovery Museum

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

October 13th is Indigenous People’s Day, a day to honor and celebrate Native American Peoples. Join us as we explore a variety of stories written by Indigenous authors to learn more about Native histories and cultures. Take a closer look at a map of New England to see where the tribal territories overlay the borders […]

Free with admission

Discovery Museum Reflection Room: Whose Land are We On? at Discovery Museum

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

October 13th is Indigenous People’s Day, a day to honor and celebrate Native American Peoples. Join us as we explore a variety of stories written by Indigenous authors to learn more about Native histories and cultures. Take a closer look at a map of New England to see where the tribal territories overlay the borders […]

Free with admission

Discovery Museum Reflection Room: Whose Land are We On? at Discovery Museum

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

October 13th is Indigenous People’s Day, a day to honor and celebrate Native American Peoples. Join us as we explore a variety of stories written by Indigenous authors to learn more about Native histories and cultures. Take a closer look at a map of New England to see where the tribal territories overlay the borders […]

Free with admission

Backyard and Beyond: Wildflower Planting at Discovery Museum

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

Native wildflowers are a great way to support pollinators and add a pop of color to your outdoor space. Join us in Discovery Woods as we plant seeds together. Learn the simple steps for preparing and planting, and get inspired to add bee-friendly plants to your neighborhood. Inclement weather may result in changes to the […]

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Celebrate Take a Child Outside Week! Working in the Garden

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

Learn what plants need to grow and help us take care of the Discovery Woods Garden. We will water our plants, check for weeds, and see if any plants are ready to be picked. Be on the lookout for insects that help our plants to grow! Inclement weather may result in changes to this program, […]

Free with admission