Even if you’re not outdoorsy, Massachusetts has so many ways you can explore nature and its creatures.
At the Springfield Science Museum, explore the eco-center, the dinosaur and African halls, the mineral hall and the planetarium. Visit the Southwick’s Zoo in Central Massachusetts — it’s New England’s largest zoo, with delightfully large and small animals. In Boston check out Franklin Park Zoo. The Berkshire Museum in Western Massachusetts offers art, natural science and a history exhibit, along with children’s programs.
Robots and holograms are just two of the cutting-edge science exhibits on display at Cambridge’s MIT Museum. On Nantucket, view the night sky at the Loines Observatory. To experience the sea indoors, visit the world-famous New England Aquarium in Boston, home to 2,000 species of exotic fish, sharks and sea turtles in a giant ocean tank, plus a penguin colony and more.
Buttonwood Park Zoo
New Bedford
Capron Park Zoo
Attleboro
Buzzards Bay Coalition
New Bedford
The Richard C. Wheeler Bay Learning Center at the Buzzards Bay Center in downtown New Bedford is a free resource... more
Children's Museum in Easton
North Easton
Interactive exhibits in the arts, sciences, and humanities; located in historic old fire station. more
Ocean Explorium
New Bedford
We provide a unique and effective vehicle for educating the public about the oceans: their protection, restoration, pollution prevention and... more
South Shore Arts and Recreation Center/Starcreations Theater
Plymouth
Hands-on exhibits including whale watch boat, schoolhouse, market, golf, and fire truck. more
Winslow Farm Animal Sanctuary
Norton
Stay for Life Animal Reserve. Over 200 animals. Visitors Welcome more
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Buttonwood Park Zoo
Buttonwood Park Zoo, 425 Hawthorn St.
New Bedford
(508) 991-6178 - B
Capron Park Zoo
201 County St.
Attleboro
508-222-6202 - C
Buzzards Bay Coalition
114 Front St
New Bedford
508-999-6363 - D
Children's Museum in Easton
9 Sullivan Ave.
The Old Fire Station
North Easton
508-230-3789 - E
Ocean Explorium
174 Union St.
New Bedford
508-994. 5400 - F
South Shore Arts and Recreation Center/Starcreations Theater
10 Cordage Park Cir., Suite 125
Plymouth
508-747-1234 - G
Winslow Farm Animal Sanctuary
37 Eddy St
Norton
508-285-6451
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