Upcoming Events
Closed on Sundays in Summer
Our trails are always open from dawn to dusk.
Find out more »Parents & Tots Nature Walk
Parents & Tots Nature Walk Wednesdays, starting April 4 (No class April 18) 9:30-10:30am Ages 5 and under (with a caregiver) Take a leisurely guided walk with your tot to discover the wonders of the woods, pond, garden, and more! Explore the outdoors and investigate the change in seasons with one of our naturalists. Dress for the weather! Fees: $5 Member; $8 Non-Member per class (Caregiver Free) Click HERE to register.
Find out more »Eyes on Owls – 1:00pm
Join us in our air conditioned Vine Hall for a fun and educational show that is sure to delight the entire family. Ages 3 and up. No strollers please. Eyes on Owls Wednesday, August 22 Two shows: 1:00pm & 3:00pm Owl experts Marcia and Mark Wilson will introduce us to their menagerie of owls. Get an up close view of these amazing citizens of the New England fields and forests. We promise it'll be a hoot! Fees: $7 Member; $10…
Find out more »Eyes on Owls – 3pm
Join us in our air conditioned Vine Hall for a fun and educational show that is sure to delight the entire family. Ages 3 and up. No strollers please. Eyes on Owls Wednesday, August 22 Two shows: 1:00pm & 3:00pm Owl experts Marcia and Mark Wilson will introduce us to their menagerie of owls. Get an up close view of these amazing citizens of the New England fields and forests. We promise it'll be a hoot! Fees: $7 Member; $10…
Find out more »In the Garden
In the Garden Fridays, beginning June 1 10:00am All ages From storytelling to hands on investigations, join us in the garden to discover and explore this amazing eco-system. Extend your stay and cool off in the EcoZone. Free with Admission
Find out more »Nature Encounters
Saturdays 10:00am Drop-in, Free with Admission Come watch the many creatures of our EcoZone get fed, take a closer look at some hands-on nature touchables, and use different tools to discover and investigate the mysteries of the world around us.
Find out more »Closed on Sundays in Summer
Our trails are always open from dawn to dusk.
Find out more »Parents & Tots Nature Walk
Parents & Tots Nature Walk Wednesdays, starting April 4 (No class April 18) 9:30-10:30am Ages 5 and under (with a caregiver) Take a leisurely guided walk with your tot to discover the wonders of the woods, pond, garden, and more! Explore the outdoors and investigate the change in seasons with one of our naturalists. Dress for the weather! Fees: $5 Member; $8 Non-Member per class (Caregiver Free) Click HERE to register.
Find out more »In the Garden
In the Garden Fridays, beginning June 1 10:00am All ages From storytelling to hands on investigations, join us in the garden to discover and explore this amazing eco-system. Extend your stay and cool off in the EcoZone. Free with Admission
Find out more »Nature Encounters
Saturdays 10:00am Drop-in, Free with Admission Come watch the many creatures of our EcoZone get fed, take a closer look at some hands-on nature touchables, and use different tools to discover and investigate the mysteries of the world around us.
Find out more »Closed on Sundays in Summer
Our trails are always open from dawn to dusk.
Find out more »Parents & Tots Nature Walk
Parents & Tots Nature Walk Wednesdays, starting April 4 (No class April 18) 9:30-10:30am Ages 5 and under (with a caregiver) Take a leisurely guided walk with your tot to discover the wonders of the woods, pond, garden, and more! Explore the outdoors and investigate the change in seasons with one of our naturalists. Dress for the weather! Fees: $5 Member; $8 Non-Member per class (Caregiver Free) Click HERE to register.
Find out more »Nature Encounters
Saturdays 10:00am Drop-in, Free with Admission Come watch the many creatures of our EcoZone get fed, take a closer look at some hands-on nature touchables, and use different tools to discover and investigate the mysteries of the world around us.
Find out more »Parents & Tots Nature Walk
Parents & Tots Nature Walk Wednesdays, starting April 4 (No class April 18) 9:30-10:30am Ages 5 and under (with a caregiver) Take a leisurely guided walk with your tot to discover the wonders of the woods, pond, garden, and more! Explore the outdoors and investigate the change in seasons with one of our naturalists. Dress for the weather! Fees: $5 Member; $8 Non-Member per class (Caregiver Free) Click HERE to register.
Find out more »Nature Encounters
Saturdays 10:00am Drop-in, Free with Admission Come watch the many creatures of our EcoZone get fed, take a closer look at some hands-on nature touchables, and use different tools to discover and investigate the mysteries of the world around us.
Find out more »42nd Annual Corn Festival
42nd Annual Corn Festival Popular with families across the region, the Corn Festival is an annual event celebrating the fall harvest, and natural and cultural heritage of New England. The event includes all day activities, such as hay rides and craft demonstrations, as well as scheduled events like live animal presentations. Also enjoy live, ongoing music, ranging from the oldies, bluegrass, folk and country. Tickets are $7 for members and $10 for non-members.
Find out more »42nd Annual Corn Festival
42nd Annual Corn Festival Popular with families across the region, the Corn Festival is an annual event celebrating the fall harvest, and natural and cultural heritage of New England. The event includes all day activities, such as hay rides and craft demonstrations, as well as scheduled events like live animal presentations. Also enjoy live, ongoing music, ranging from the oldies, bluegrass, folk and country. Tickets are $7 for members and $10 for non-members.
Find out more »Parents & Tots Nature Walk
Parents & Tots Nature Walk Wednesdays, starting April 4 (No class April 18) 9:30-10:30am Ages 5 and under (with a caregiver) Take a leisurely guided walk with your tot to discover the wonders of the woods, pond, garden, and more! Explore the outdoors and investigate the change in seasons with one of our naturalists. Dress for the weather! Fees: $5 Member; $8 Non-Member per class (Caregiver Free) Click HERE to register.
Find out more »Homeschool Scientists
Homeschool Scientists Every other Wednesday, September 19-November 28 9:30-11:00am Ages 4-7 Using the natural world, hands-on experiments, and the museum’s unique collections, participants will learn fundamental skills and concepts in science, based on the Massachusetts STEM curriculum framework. Dress for the weather. Fees: $13 Member, $15 Non-Member per class Click HERE to register.
Find out more »Nature Encounters
Saturdays 10:00am Drop-in, Free with Admission Come watch the many creatures of our EcoZone get fed, take a closer look at some hands-on nature touchables, and use different tools to discover and investigate the mysteries of the world around us.
Find out more »Nature Inspired Engineering
Nature Inspired Engineering Tuesdays September 25-October 23 4:00-5:30pm Ages 6-10 Nature did it first! Join us as we explore the world of engineering by designing, building, and testing our ideas inspired by nature Fees: $105 Member; $125 Non-Member Click HERE to register.
Find out more »Parents & Tots Nature Walk
Parents & Tots Nature Walk Wednesdays, starting April 4 (No class April 18) 9:30-10:30am Ages 5 and under (with a caregiver) Take a leisurely guided walk with your tot to discover the wonders of the woods, pond, garden, and more! Explore the outdoors and investigate the change in seasons with one of our naturalists. Dress for the weather! Fees: $5 Member; $8 Non-Member per class (Caregiver Free) Click HERE to register.
Find out more »Nature Encounters
Saturdays 10:00am Drop-in, Free with Admission Come watch the many creatures of our EcoZone get fed, take a closer look at some hands-on nature touchables, and use different tools to discover and investigate the mysteries of the world around us.
Find out more »Nature Inspired Engineering
Nature Inspired Engineering Tuesdays September 25-October 23 4:00-5:30pm Ages 6-10 Nature did it first! Join us as we explore the world of engineering by designing, building, and testing our ideas inspired by nature Fees: $105 Member; $125 Non-Member Click HERE to register.
Find out more »Parents & Tots Nature Walk
Parents & Tots Nature Walk Wednesdays, starting April 4 (No class April 18) 9:30-10:30am Ages 5 and under (with a caregiver) Take a leisurely guided walk with your tot to discover the wonders of the woods, pond, garden, and more! Explore the outdoors and investigate the change in seasons with one of our naturalists. Dress for the weather! Fees: $5 Member; $8 Non-Member per class (Caregiver Free) Click HERE to register.
Find out more »Homeschool Scientists
Homeschool Scientists Every other Wednesday, September 19-November 28 9:30-11:00am Ages 4-7 Using the natural world, hands-on experiments, and the museum’s unique collections, participants will learn fundamental skills and concepts in science, based on the Massachusetts STEM curriculum framework. Dress for the weather. Fees: $13 Member, $15 Non-Member per class Click HERE to register.
Find out more »Nature Encounters
Saturdays 10:00am Drop-in, Free with Admission Come watch the many creatures of our EcoZone get fed, take a closer look at some hands-on nature touchables, and use different tools to discover and investigate the mysteries of the world around us.
Find out more »Archeology Discovery Day
Archeology Discovery Day Monday, October 8 10:00am – 3:00pm, Drop-in, All Ages Join us for a fun hands-on mock archeological dig. Visitors will use special tools to excavate fragments of the past. Come and see what you will find! While you are here, you can visit our museum’s collection of Early American artifacts and our living collection of native New England animals. Fees: Free with Admission
Find out more »Nature Inspired Engineering
Nature Inspired Engineering Tuesdays September 25-October 23 4:00-5:30pm Ages 6-10 Nature did it first! Join us as we explore the world of engineering by designing, building, and testing our ideas inspired by nature Fees: $105 Member; $125 Non-Member Click HERE to register.
Find out more »Parents & Tots Nature Walk
Parents & Tots Nature Walk Wednesdays, starting April 4 (No class April 18) 9:30-10:30am Ages 5 and under (with a caregiver) Take a leisurely guided walk with your tot to discover the wonders of the woods, pond, garden, and more! Explore the outdoors and investigate the change in seasons with one of our naturalists. Dress for the weather! Fees: $5 Member; $8 Non-Member per class (Caregiver Free) Click HERE to register.
Find out more »Nature Encounters
Saturdays 10:00am Drop-in, Free with Admission Come watch the many creatures of our EcoZone get fed, take a closer look at some hands-on nature touchables, and use different tools to discover and investigate the mysteries of the world around us.
Find out more »Night at the Museum
Night at the Museum Saturday, October 13, 4:00–8:00pm, Drop-in, Ages 3 & up Come and discover our museum at night. Hands-on activities and special exhibits from our collections will make the museum come to life. Guided walks along the Science Center trails will take place at 5:00pm and again at 7:00pm after the sun goes down. Fees: $5 Member, $8 Non- member
Find out more »Nature Inspired Engineering
Nature Inspired Engineering Tuesdays September 25-October 23 4:00-5:30pm Ages 6-10 Nature did it first! Join us as we explore the world of engineering by designing, building, and testing our ideas inspired by nature Fees: $105 Member; $125 Non-Member Click HERE to register.
Find out more »Parents & Tots Nature Walk
Parents & Tots Nature Walk Wednesdays, starting April 4 (No class April 18) 9:30-10:30am Ages 5 and under (with a caregiver) Take a leisurely guided walk with your tot to discover the wonders of the woods, pond, garden, and more! Explore the outdoors and investigate the change in seasons with one of our naturalists. Dress for the weather! Fees: $5 Member; $8 Non-Member per class (Caregiver Free) Click HERE to register.
Find out more »Homeschool Scientists
Homeschool Scientists Every other Wednesday, September 19-November 28 9:30-11:00am Ages 4-7 Using the natural world, hands-on experiments, and the museum’s unique collections, participants will learn fundamental skills and concepts in science, based on the Massachusetts STEM curriculum framework. Dress for the weather. Fees: $13 Member, $15 Non-Member per class Click HERE to register.
Find out more »Nature Encounters
Saturdays 10:00am Drop-in, Free with Admission Come watch the many creatures of our EcoZone get fed, take a closer look at some hands-on nature touchables, and use different tools to discover and investigate the mysteries of the world around us.
Find out more »Nature Inspired Engineering
Nature Inspired Engineering Tuesdays September 25-October 23 4:00-5:30pm Ages 6-10 Nature did it first! Join us as we explore the world of engineering by designing, building, and testing our ideas inspired by nature Fees: $105 Member; $125 Non-Member Click HERE to register.
Find out more »Parents & Tots Nature Walk
Parents & Tots Nature Walk Wednesdays, starting April 4 (No class April 18) 9:30-10:30am Ages 5 and under (with a caregiver) Take a leisurely guided walk with your tot to discover the wonders of the woods, pond, garden, and more! Explore the outdoors and investigate the change in seasons with one of our naturalists. Dress for the weather! Fees: $5 Member; $8 Non-Member per class (Caregiver Free) Click HERE to register.
Find out more »Nature Encounters
Saturdays 10:00am Drop-in, Free with Admission Come watch the many creatures of our EcoZone get fed, take a closer look at some hands-on nature touchables, and use different tools to discover and investigate the mysteries of the world around us.
Find out more »Autumn Discovery Day
Autumn Discovery Day Saturday, October 27, 10:00am – 3:00pm, Drop-in, All Ages Join us for a day of hands-on exploration as we experience the fun of the season! Come dressed for the weather. Fees: Free with Admission
Find out more »Parents & Tots Nature Walk
Parents & Tots Nature Walk Wednesdays, starting April 4 (No class April 18) 9:30-10:30am Ages 5 and under (with a caregiver) Take a leisurely guided walk with your tot to discover the wonders of the woods, pond, garden, and more! Explore the outdoors and investigate the change in seasons with one of our naturalists. Dress for the weather! Fees: $5 Member; $8 Non-Member per class (Caregiver Free) Click HERE to register.
Find out more »Homeschool Scientists
Homeschool Scientists Every other Wednesday, September 19-November 28 9:30-11:00am Ages 4-7 Using the natural world, hands-on experiments, and the museum’s unique collections, participants will learn fundamental skills and concepts in science, based on the Massachusetts STEM curriculum framework. Dress for the weather. Fees: $13 Member, $15 Non-Member per class Click HERE to register.
Find out more »Nature Encounters
Saturdays 10:00am Drop-in, Free with Admission Come watch the many creatures of our EcoZone get fed, take a closer look at some hands-on nature touchables, and use different tools to discover and investigate the mysteries of the world around us.
Find out more »STEMsational Superstars
STEMsational Superstars Saturday, November 3 1:00-4:00pm, Drop-in, Ages 3 & up Join us for an exciting day of science explorations while meeting local women scientists and engineers. Through hands-on activities, learn about the cool things they do at work! Fees: Free with admission
Find out more »Parents & Tots Nature Walk
Parents & Tots Nature Walk Wednesdays, starting April 4 (No class April 18) 9:30-10:30am Ages 5 and under (with a caregiver) Take a leisurely guided walk with your tot to discover the wonders of the woods, pond, garden, and more! Explore the outdoors and investigate the change in seasons with one of our naturalists. Dress for the weather! Fees: $5 Member; $8 Non-Member per class (Caregiver Free) Click HERE to register.
Find out more »Nature Encounters
Saturdays 10:00am Drop-in, Free with Admission Come watch the many creatures of our EcoZone get fed, take a closer look at some hands-on nature touchables, and use different tools to discover and investigate the mysteries of the world around us.
Find out more »Crazy About Cranberries
Crazy About Cranberries Monday, November 12 10:00am – 3:00pm, Drop-in, All Ages What does it mean if one cranberry bounces and another doesn’t? Do white cranberries taste different from red? And where did the name “cranberry” come from? Drop-in for a day of exploration and learning about our favorite regional fruit. You’ll also get to taste various foods that use cranberries. Fees: $5 Member, $8 Non-Members, Free for Veterans – Please show your Military ID card.
Find out more »Parents & Tots Nature Walk
Parents & Tots Nature Walk Wednesdays, starting April 4 (No class April 18) 9:30-10:30am Ages 5 and under (with a caregiver) Take a leisurely guided walk with your tot to discover the wonders of the woods, pond, garden, and more! Explore the outdoors and investigate the change in seasons with one of our naturalists. Dress for the weather! Fees: $5 Member; $8 Non-Member per class (Caregiver Free) Click HERE to register.
Find out more »Homeschool Scientists
Homeschool Scientists Every other Wednesday, September 19-November 28 9:30-11:00am Ages 4-7 Using the natural world, hands-on experiments, and the museum’s unique collections, participants will learn fundamental skills and concepts in science, based on the Massachusetts STEM curriculum framework. Dress for the weather. Fees: $13 Member, $15 Non-Member per class Click HERE to register.
Find out more »Nature Encounters
Saturdays 10:00am Drop-in, Free with Admission Come watch the many creatures of our EcoZone get fed, take a closer look at some hands-on nature touchables, and use different tools to discover and investigate the mysteries of the world around us.
Find out more »Parents & Tots Nature Walk
Parents & Tots Nature Walk Wednesdays, starting April 4 (No class April 18) 9:30-10:30am Ages 5 and under (with a caregiver) Take a leisurely guided walk with your tot to discover the wonders of the woods, pond, garden, and more! Explore the outdoors and investigate the change in seasons with one of our naturalists. Dress for the weather! Fees: $5 Member; $8 Non-Member per class (Caregiver Free) Click HERE to register.
Find out more »Nature Encounters
Saturdays 10:00am Drop-in, Free with Admission Come watch the many creatures of our EcoZone get fed, take a closer look at some hands-on nature touchables, and use different tools to discover and investigate the mysteries of the world around us.
Find out more »Parents & Tots Nature Walk
Parents & Tots Nature Walk Wednesdays, starting April 4 (No class April 18) 9:30-10:30am Ages 5 and under (with a caregiver) Take a leisurely guided walk with your tot to discover the wonders of the woods, pond, garden, and more! Explore the outdoors and investigate the change in seasons with one of our naturalists. Dress for the weather! Fees: $5 Member; $8 Non-Member per class (Caregiver Free) Click HERE to register.
Find out more »Homeschool Scientists
Homeschool Scientists Every other Wednesday, September 19-November 28 9:30-11:00am Ages 4-7 Using the natural world, hands-on experiments, and the museum’s unique collections, participants will learn fundamental skills and concepts in science, based on the Massachusetts STEM curriculum framework. Dress for the weather. Fees: $13 Member, $15 Non-Member per class Click HERE to register.
Find out more »Nature Encounters
Saturdays 10:00am Drop-in, Free with Admission Come watch the many creatures of our EcoZone get fed, take a closer look at some hands-on nature touchables, and use different tools to discover and investigate the mysteries of the world around us.
Find out more »Nature Encounters
Saturdays 10:00am Drop-in, Free with Admission Come watch the many creatures of our EcoZone get fed, take a closer look at some hands-on nature touchables, and use different tools to discover and investigate the mysteries of the world around us.
Find out more »Winter Skies for Scouts
Winter Skies for Scouts Saturday, December 8 5:00-7:00pm The shortest day of the year is coming! Join us to discover “Winter Skies”- We will explore the historic and scientifc reasons for the winter solstice as well as constellations and planets. This is an event for cub scouts and girl scouts. Pre-registration is required, bring the whole troop! Fees: $12 Scouts and Siblings Click HERE to register
Find out more »Nature Encounters
Saturdays 10:00am Drop-in, Free with Admission Come watch the many creatures of our EcoZone get fed, take a closer look at some hands-on nature touchables, and use different tools to discover and investigate the mysteries of the world around us.
Find out more »Nature Encounters
Saturdays 10:00am Drop-in, Free with Admission Come watch the many creatures of our EcoZone get fed, take a closer look at some hands-on nature touchables, and use different tools to discover and investigate the mysteries of the world around us.
Find out more »