Museums & Theaters
Children's Hands-on Art Museum
P.O.Box 1413
Littleton, MA 01460
Program Fee: Yes
+1-978-952-2555
Monday: closed
Tuesday: 10:00 - 4:30
Wednesday: 10:00 - 4:30
Thursday: 10:00 - 4:30
Friday: 10:00 - 4:30
Saturday: 10:00 - 4:30
Sunday: closed
They endeavor to make art a part of everyday life and inspire artistic expression in children.
Discovery Museums
177 Main St.
Acton, MA 01720
Program Fee: Yes
+1-978-264-4200
Monday: -
Tuesday: 9:00 - 4:30
Wednesday: 9:00 - 4:30
Thursday: 9:00 - 4:30
Friday: 9:00 - 4:30
Saturday: 9:00 - 4:30
Sunday: 9:00 - 4:30
A discovery museum for all ages.
EcoTarium
222 Harrington Way
Worcester, MA 01604
Program Fee: Yes
+1-508-929-2700
Monday: 10:00 - 5:00
Tuesday: 10:00 - 5:00
Wednesday: 10:00 - 5:00
Thursday: 10:00 - 5:00
Friday: 10:00 - 5:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 5:00
Sunday: 12:00 - 5:00
Offers a three season skywatch (used to learn about stars) also a summer jazz concert, arts, and crafts. Devoted to exploration. Admission free every Saturday 101. Stop by the visitor's center for free tickets to the Planetarium shows.
Explore and Discover Museum
15 Depot St.
Uxbridge, MA 01569
Program Fee: Yes
+1-508-278-0553
Higgins Armory Museum
100 Barber Ave.
Worcester, MA 01606
Program Fee: Yes
+1-508-853-6015
Monday: closed
Tuesday: 10:00 - 4:00
Wednesday: 10:00 - 4:00
Thursday: 10:00 - 4:00
Friday: 10:00 - 4:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 4:00
Sunday: 12:00 - 4:00
Hands-on activity room for children of all ages. Authentic suits of armor and costumes available for the children to try on.
Old Sturbridge Village
Route 20
Sturbridge, MA 01566
Program Fee: Yes
+1-508-347-3362
Monday: closed
Tuesday: 9:00 - 5:00
Wednesday: 9:00 - 5:00
Thursday: 9:00 - 5:00
Friday: 9:00 - 5:00
Saturday: 9:00 - 5:00
Sunday: 9:00 - 5:00
A New England 1830 village recreated to act as an outdoor museum. They have a restaurant or you can bring your own lunch.
The Butterfly Place
120 Tyingsboro Rd.
Westford, MA 01886
Program Fee: Yes
+1-978-392-0955
Monday: 10:00 - 5:00
Tuesday: 10:00 - 5:00
Wednesday: 10:00 - 5:00
Thursday: 10:00 - 5:00
Friday: 10:00 - 5:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 5:00
Sunday: 10:00 - 5:00
Open April 1 - October 1. Focus of the program is to explore nature through butterflies. Large indoor greenhousetatrium.
Willard Clock Museum
11 Willard St.
North Grafton, MA 01536
Program Fee: No
+1-508-839-3500
Monday: 10:00 - 4:00
Tuesday: 10:00 - 4:00
Wednesday: 10:00 - 4:00
Thursday: 10:00 - 4:00
Friday: 10:00 - 4:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 4:00
Sunday: 1:00 - 5:00
This is the birthplace and original clock manufacturing site of the famous Willard family. There is a collection of colonial farm era docks, furnishings, clothing and other items.
Worcester Art Museum
55 Salisbury St.
Worcester, MA 01602
Program Fee: Yes
+1-508-799-4406
Monday: closed
Tuesday: closed
Wednesday: 11:00 - 5:00
Thursday: 11:00 - 5:00
Friday: 11:00 - 5:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 5:00
Sunday: 11:00 - 5:00
Free admission with a membership to the museum. Also tours are available throught the museum. Art classes for preschool age and up.
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