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Come enjoy a fun, affordable day with the kids at The Discovery Museums in Acton! Everything is hands-on so we say "please touch and explore!" You won't find exhibit explanations here. Families can problem solve by experimenting with each exhibit. Our Children's Discovery building allows younger children (toddler through Pre-K) to explore the wonders of creative play in an intimate setting. Kids can operate a train, race balls in our chain reaction room, experiment at the water table, climb the rainbow slide or serve play food in our 50's style diner. Older children experience everyday science at our Science Discovery building (typically grades K - 8) with open-ended interactive exhibits including a giant Newton's Cradle, an Anti-Gravity mirror, the Sea of Clouds, the Frozen Shadow room and a Mist Tornado. Parking is free. We are located just off Route 2 several miles east of the Route 495 interchange. For information on programs, hours and more, visit 

www.discoverymuseums.org

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    The Discovery Museums

    177 Main St. Route 27
    Acton, MA 01720

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    06/01/12	First Friday Nights Free! First Friday Nights Free! Presented by The Discovery Museums June 1, 2012 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM - both museums open Join us with free admission and explore the museums at night! Beginning June 22, join us for free every Friday night this summer! We will gratefully accept donations for the Acton Food Pantry. Sponsored in part by Acorn Deck House Company and Emerson Hospital.
    06/03/12	Mixing in Math: Treasure Hunt The Discovery Museums Mixing in Math: Treasure Hunt Presented by The Discovery Museums at The Discovery Museums June 3, 2012 Children’s Discovery Museum Practice your directional skills as you use movement shapes to guide your family to the location of the buried treasure - gold coins! Outdoor program, weather permitting. © 2008 TERC

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    06/01/12	First Friday Nights Free! First Friday Nights Free! Presented by The Discovery Museums June 1, 2012 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM - both museums open Join us with free admission and explore the museums at night! Beginning June 22, join us for free every Friday night this summer! We will gratefully accept donations for the Acton Food Pantry. Sponsored in part by Acorn Deck House Company and Emerson Hospital.
    06/03/12	Mixing in Math: Treasure Hunt The Discovery Museums Mixing in Math: Treasure Hunt Presented by The Discovery Museums at The Discovery Museums June 3, 2012 Children’s Discovery Museum Practice your directional skills as you use movement shapes to guide your family to the location of the buried treasure - gold coins! Outdoor program, weather permitting. © 2008 TERC

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    05/27/12	Meet Bessie the Dinosaur! The Discovery Museums
    05/25/12	Messy Masterpiece: Paint Like Mary Cassatt and Berthe Morisot! The Discovery Museums
    05/19/12	Meet Bessie the Dinosaur! The Discovery Museums
    05/19/12	Music and Movement with Miss Carolyn The Discovery Museums
    05/18/12	Meet PEEP™ at The Discovery Museums!
    05/06/12	FETCH! Copper Cleanup The Discovery Museums
    05/04/12	First Friday Nights Free: Celebrating SMART Gals! The Discovery Museums
    04/29/12	Magic Show with Rupayan Neogy The Discovery Museums
    04/28/12	Especially for Me! Free Evening for Families with Children with Hearing Loss The Discovery Museums
    04/27/12	SMART Gals: Rachel Carson Nature Walk The Discovery Museums
    04/27/12	Buddy Love the Therapy Dog The Discovery Museums
    04/26/12	Mud Pie Diner The Discovery Museums
    04/22/12	Tree Rubbings The Discovery Museums
    04/21/12	Music and Movement with Miss Carolyn The Discovery Museums
    04/19/12	Engineers Exchange with the Acton-Boxborough Robitics Team The Discovery Museums
    04/18/12	SMART Gals, Lost in Lexicon: An Adventure in Words and Numbers The Discovery Museums
    04/17/12	Spring Tree Walk The Discovery Museums
    04/15/12	Write Your Own App! The Discovery Museums
    04/14/12- 04/03/12	Good Vibrations: Musical Instrument Exploration with Olin College The Discovery Museums
    04/13/12	FETCH! Rescue Mission The Discovery Museums
    04/12/12	Mixing in Math: Pictures on a Page The Discovery Museums
    04/12/12	Celebrate National Robotics Week with Robots and Brain Bots, Inc.! The Discovery Museums
    04/07/12	Music and Movement with Miss Carolyn The Discovery Museums
    04/06/12	First Friday Nights Free! The Discovery Museums
    04/05/12	FETCH! Toy Chemistry The Discovery Museums
    04/05/12	Reaction Station: Adventures for Young Chemists The Discovery Museums
    03/31/12	NanoScience from Brandeis University The Discovery Museums
    03/30/12	Music and Movement with Miss Carolyn The Discovery Museums
    03/30/12- 04/01/12	NanoDays Celebration! The Discovery Museums
    03/27/12- 03/29/12	NanoDays Celebration! The Discovery Museums
    03/25/12	NanoDays Celebration! The Discovery Museums
    03/24/12	Music and Movement with Miss Carolyn The Discovery Museums
    03/24/12	SMART Gals: Vernal Pools with Joan Ellis The Discovery Museums
    03/24/12	Especially for Me! The Discovery Museums
    03/18/12	Magic Show with Rupayan Neogy The Discovery Museums
    03/17/12	Messy Masterpiece: Noodle Mania The Discovery Museums
    03/17/12	SMART Gals Do Brain Science! The Discovery Museums
    03/14/12	PI DAY! The Discovery Museums
    03/10/12- 02/24/12	Messy Masterpiece: Paint Like Mondrian! The Discovery Museums
    03/08/12	Be a Pirate! The Discovery Museums
    03/04/12	Got Compost? The Discovery Museums
    03/03/12	Meet a Ballerina The Discovery Museums
    03/02/12	First Friday Nights Free! Featuring Nano Days The Discovery Museums
    03/01/12	FETCH! Target Practice The Discovery Museums
    02/28/12	FETCH! Potion Commotion The Discovery Museums
    02/23/12	Thursday's Tales The Discovery Museums
    02/22/12	Build It! The Discovery Museums
    02/22/12	Lego Zone The Discovery Museums
    02/21/12	FETCH!™ Motion Picture The Discovery Museums
    02/20/12	Geodesic Domes The Discovery Museums
    02/17/12	Dinosaur Discoveries The Discovery Museums
    02/16/12	Messy Masterpiece: Paint Like Duchamp! The Discovery Museums
    02/12/12	Magic Show with Rupayan Neogy The Discovery Museums
    02/11/12	Music and Movement with Miss Carolyn The Discovery Museums
    02/09/12	FETCH! Float my Boat The Discovery Museums
    02/05/12	Green Chemistry The Discovery Museums
    02/04/12	Meet an Owl! The Discovery Museums
    02/03/12	First Friday Nights Free! The Discovery Museums
    02/03/12	Music and Movement with Miss Carolyn The Discovery Museums
    02/02/12	Celebrate Groundhog Day! The Discovery Museums
    01/31/12	Reaction Station: Adventures for Young Chemists The Discovery Museums
    01/25/12- 01/27/12	Celebrate the Chinese New Year! The Discovery Museums
    01/24/12	FETCH!™ Copper Cleanup The Discovery Museums
    01/21/12	Messy Masterpiece: Paint Like Van Gogh! The Discovery Museums
    01/20/12	SMART Gals: Clara Driscoll Stained Glass Creations The Discovery Museums
    01/19/12	SMART Gals: Caring for Pets The Discovery Museums
    01/16/12	Celebrate Friendship The Discovery Museums
    01/14/12	Dress Up Your Stuffed Pet! The Discovery Museums
    01/13/12	Music and Movement with Miss Carolyn The Discovery Museums
    01/13/12	Reaction Station: Adventures for Young Chemists The Discovery Museums
    01/08/12	Take Aparts The Discovery Museums
    01/07/12	Music and Movement with Miss Carolyn The Discovery Museums
    01/06/12	First Friday Nights Free! The Discovery Museums
    01/05/12	Messy Masterpiece: Sparkle Your Snowflakes The Discovery Museums
    12/31/11	Bessie's New Year's Eve PJ Dance Party! The Discovery Museums
    12/29/11	FETCH! Screaming String Thing The Discovery Museums
    12/27/11	Celebrate Kwanzaa! The Discovery Museums
    12/22/11	Celebrate Hanukkah! The Discovery Museums
    12/21/11	FETCH! Toy Chemistry The Discovery Museums
    12/18/11	Magic Show with Rupayan Neogy The Discovery Museums
    12/16/11	Music and Movement with Miss Carolyn The Discovery Museums
    12/15/11	Love that Language! with Ms. Laura (Ages 3 to 5) The Discovery Museums
    12/14/11	Reaction Station: Adventures for Young Chemists The Discovery Museums
    12/11/11	Meet Santa! The Discovery Museums
    12/09/11	Messy Masterpiece: Paint Like Seurat The Discovery Museums
    12/08/11	A Magical Morning with Santa The Discovery Museums
    12/03/11	Adventures in Microscopy with Brandeis Scientists: See the World Beyond Our Eyes The Discovery Museums
    12/02/11	First Friday Nights Free! SMART Gals Family Night! The Discovery Museums
    12/01/11	Love that Language! with Ms. Laura (Ages Birth to 2) The Discovery Museums
    11/26/11	Build It! The Discovery Museums
    11/26/11	Lego Zone The Discovery Museums
    11/20/11	Magic Show with Rupayan Neogy The Discovery Museums
    11/20/11	Concert and Instrument Petting Zoo with the Alcyon Chamber Ensemble The Discovery Museums
    11/19/11	Music and Movement with Miss Carolyn The Discovery Museums
    11/17/11	Messy Masterpiece: Paint Like Monet! The Discovery Museums
    11/11/11	Meet an Author! Featuring Beth Raisner Glass The Discovery Museums
    11/11/11	Meet the TriHy, a Unique Hybrid Vehicle! The Discovery Museums
    11/10/11	Love that Language! with Ms. Laura (Ages 3 to 5) The Discovery Museums
    11/07/11- 11/18/11	Bid for Kids, The Discovery Museums' Online Auction Fundraiser The Discovery Museums
    11/04/11	Music and Movement with Miss Carolyn The Discovery Museums
    11/04/11	First Friday Nights Free! The Discovery Museums
    11/03/11	Love that Language! with Ms. Laura (Ages Birth to 2) The Discovery Museums
    10/29/11- 10/30/11	Pumpkin Fest! The Discovery Museums
    10/28/11	Music and Movement with Miss Carolyn The Discovery Museums
    10/27/11	Middens: Uncovering the Past The Discovery Museums
    10/23/11	Magic Show with Rupayan Neogy The Discovery Museums
    10/22/11	SMART Gals: Meet Violet the Clown! The Discovery Museums
    10/21/11	Mystery of Matter The Discovery Museums
    10/20/11	Reaction Station: Adventures with Brandeis Chemists The Discovery Museums
    10/18/11	Mystery of Matter The Discovery Museums
    10/15/11	Falling for Science 2011! The Discovery Museums
    10/13/11	Autumn Tree Walk The Discovery Museums
    10/11/11	SMART Gals: Louise Bourgeois Spider Sculptures The Discovery Museums
    10/10/11	Meet an Author! Featuring Lori Grant and Larry the Lizard The Discovery Museums
    10/10/11	Messy Masterpiece: Prehistoric Art The Discovery Museums
    10/09/11	Green Designs with Solar in Mind! The Discovery Museums
    10/08/11	Children's Concert Featuring Rolie Polie Guacamole The Discovery Museums
    10/07/11	Music and Movement with Miss Carolyn The Discovery Museums
    10/07/11	First Friday Nights Free! The Discovery Museums
    10/01/11	Especially for Me! The Discovery Museums
    09/30/11	Music and Movement with Miss Carolyn The Discovery Museums
    09/29/11	FETCH! Rescue Mission The Discovery Museums
    09/29/11	Reaction Station: Adventures for Young Chemists The Discovery Museums
    09/27/11	Take Aparts The Discovery Museums
    09/24/11	Lego Zone The Discovery Museums
    09/23/11	Exhibit Public Opening The Discovery Museums
    09/22/11	Messy Masterpiece: Nature's Paintbrush The Discovery Museums
    09/18/11	Magic Show with Rupayan Neogy The Discovery Museums
    09/16/11	Music and Movement with Miss Carolyn The Discovery Museums
    09/15/11	Pirate Day! The Discovery Museums
    09/03/11	FETCH! Float my Boat The Discovery Museums
    09/02/11	FETCH! Sky Diver The Discovery Museums
    09/01/11	Dinosaur Discoveries The Discovery Museums
    08/31/11	Bewildering Bubbles The Discovery Museums
    08/31/11	Reaction Station: Mystery Liquids The Discovery Museums
    08/24/11	Groundwater Wonders The Discovery Museums
    08/22/11	Performance by the American Traveling Morrice The Discovery Museums
    08/20/11	Children's Concery Featuring Dale Freeman The Discovery Museums
    08/19/11	Big Yellow School Bus The Discovery Museums
    08/18/11	Lost in Lexicon: An Adventure in Words and Numbers The Discovery Museums
    08/17/11	Capture the Rain! The Discovery Museums
    08/17/11	Beany Baby Necklace The Discovery Museums
    08/12/11	Music and Movement with Miss Carolyn The Discovery Museums
    08/08/11	Nature Walk The Discovery Museums
    08/07/11	Magic Show with Rupayan Neogy The Discovery Museums
    08/06/11	Especially for Me! The Discovery Museums
    08/04/11	Summer Tree Walk The Discovery Museums
    07/29/11	Hero Quest! The Discovery Museums
    07/27/11	Watercolor Wonders The Discovery Museums
    07/26/11	SMART Gals - Nobel Chemists The Discovery Museums
    07/25/11	Bessie's Bag The Discovery Museums
    07/22/11	Nature Walk The Discovery Museums
    07/21/11	Rays Awareness The Discovery Museums
    07/20/11	Cold As Ice: a 300lb Block of Ice! The Discovery Museums
    07/16/11	Bessie Needs a Bath! The Discovery Museums
    07/14/11	Having Fun with Fossils & Dinosaurs! Featuring Paulette Morin The Discovery Museums
    07/12/11	Bessie’s Masquerade The Discovery Museums
    07/09/11	Magic Show with Rupayan Neogy The Discovery Museums
    07/06/11	Slippery Math Shapes The Discovery Museums
    07/03/11	Colors of the American Flag The Discovery Museums
    06/30/11	FETCH!™ Float My Boat The Discovery Museums
    06/28/11	The Thinkers Present: Oh Zoooty! The Discovery Museums
    06/27/11	SMART Gals: Mrs. JUNKBOX The Discovery Museums
    06/24/11- 08/28/11	Free Friday Night Fun! The Discovery Museums
    06/23/11	REACTION STATION: Adventures for Young Chemists The Discovery Museums
    06/22/11	FETCH!™ Copper Cleanup The Discovery Museums
    06/19/11	Celebrating Fathers! The Discovery Museums
    06/18/11	Meet a Ballerina The Discovery Museums
    06/14/11	FETCH!™ Potion Commotion The Discovery Museums
    06/11/11- 06/12/11	Bessie’s Birthday Bash! The Discovery Museums
    06/10/11	Build It! The Discovery Museums
    06/03/11	FETCH!™ Copper Cleanup The Discovery Museums
    06/03/11	Music and Movement with Miss Carolyn The Discovery Museums
    05/27/11	SMART HATS: BETSEY METCALF & MARY KIES The Discovery Museums
    05/19/11	BUILD IT!
    05/18/11	REACTION STATION: Adventures for Young Chemists
    05/15/11	MEET BESSIE! The Discovery Museums
    05/14/11	MAKING STUFF: The Interesting World of Materials Science The Discovery Museums
    05/14/11	ESPECIALLY FOR ME! FREE EVENING FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM The Discovery Museums
    05/13/11	Take Aparts! The Discovery Museums
    05/08/11	*FETCH! Sky Diver The Discovery Museums
    05/08/11	* MEET A BIG APPLE CIRCUS, CIRCUS TO GO® CLOWN AT THE DISCOVERY MUSEUMS! The Discovery Museums
    05/07/11	REACTION STATION with Brandeis Chemists The Discovery Museums
    05/05/11	Cinco de Mayo Metal Ornaments The Discovery Museums
    05/03/11	Reaction Station: Adventures for Young Chemists The Discovery Museums
    05/01/11	Bessie Needs a Bath! The Discovery Museums
    04/30/11	FETCH! Rescue Mission
    04/29/11	NATURE WALK The Discovery Museums
    04/28/11	WELL-BEAR CLINIC
    04/28/11	THURSDAY’S TALES
    04/28/11	FETCH! Kaleid-O-Mania
    04/28/11	Magic Show with Rupayan Neogy The Discovery Museums
    04/23/11	FETCH! Train Your Brain
    04/23/11	MESSY MASTERPIECE
    04/22/11	REACTION STATION: Adventures for Young Chemists
    04/22/11	EARTH DAY SOCK WALK
    04/21/11	MUD PIE DINER
    04/21/11	FETCH! Crazy About Kites
    04/20/11	SUNCATCHERS
    04/20/11	SMART Gals: Learning about Louise Nevelson

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