Museum of Science and Nature
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Afternoon Astronomy
Miss those beautiful winter skies? Look up anyway! Join us on Sundial Plaza to look through a telescope at the Moon or another planet, or if conditions don’t…
Budding Scientists
In the Budding Scientists program, curious little explorers conduct simple, safe, science and nature explorations. You bring the curiosity, we\'ll provide the…
Animal Discovery
Discover our resident animals! Are you curious about what our otters eat, how fast our snakes slither, or what our birds do in the winter? Get up close with…
Astronomy Live!
Embrace your inner astronomer! Discover the wonders beyond Earth’s atmosphere in the only public planetarium in central Massachusetts. Join an educator for an…
Passport to the Universe
Join Tom Hanks on a trip into our Solar System and out to the edge of the observable universe using stunning images from state-of-the-art telescopes, then…
Collection Connection
Explore our private collection! The EcoTarium has thousands of specimens - fossils, gems, birds, weird things in jars - behind the scenes in our scientific…
Legends of the Northern Sky
The Indigenous people of North America connected with the night sky in fundamental ways that resonated with their world. We can learn and appreciate their…
Science Discovery
Want more interactive science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion,…
Astronomy Live!
Embrace your inner astronomer! Discover the wonders beyond Earth’s atmosphere in the only public planetarium in central Massachusetts. Join an educator for an…
Passport to the Universe
Join Tom Hanks on a trip into our Solar System and out to the edge of the observable universe using stunning images from state-of-the-art telescopes, then…
Collection Connection
Explore our private collection! The EcoTarium has thousands of specimens - fossils, gems, birds, weird things in jars - behind the scenes in our scientific…
Legends of the Northern Sky
The Indigenous people of North America connected with the night sky in fundamental ways that resonated with their world. We can learn and appreciate their…
“Journey to Space” Ribbon Cutting
Journey to Space Ribbon Cutting and Exhibit Opening Saturday, November 14, 2026 11:00am – 11:30am The EcoTarium is excited to announce our newest traveling…
One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure
Join Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend Hu Hu Zhu as they explore constellations of the night sky and blast off in a rocket to discover what it’s like playing…
Astronomy Live!
Embrace your inner astronomer! Discover the wonders beyond Earth’s atmosphere in the only public planetarium in central Massachusetts. Join an educator for an…
Science Discovery
Want more interactive science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion,…
Birth of Planet Earth
Scientists now believe that our galaxy is filled with solar systems, including up to a billion planets roughly the size of our own. The film employs advanced,…
Afternoon Astronomy
Miss those beautiful winter skies? Look up anyway! Join us on Sundial Plaza to look through a telescope at the Moon or another planet, or if conditions don’t…
Speaker Series: Astrophysics
Speaker: Aldrich Astronomical Society Astrophotography Group November 14, 2026 5:00 – 5:45 pm Check back later for more details! Get Tickets
One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure
Join Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend Hu Hu Zhu as they explore constellations of the night sky and blast off in a rocket to discover what it’s like playing…
Animal Discovery: Snake Feeding
Join us at animal corner and learn about our resident snakes! Are you curious about what our snakes eat, or how fast they can slither? Get up close with one…
Astronomy Live!
Embrace your inner astronomer! Discover the wonders beyond Earth’s atmosphere in the only public planetarium in central Massachusetts. Join an educator for an…
Science Discovery
Want more interactive science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion,…
Birth of Planet Earth
Scientists now believe that our galaxy is filled with solar systems, including up to a billion planets roughly the size of our own. The film employs advanced,…