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.
Berkshire Museum
Pittsfield
Children's Museum at Holyoke
Holyoke
Lupa Zoo
Ludlow
The Zoo in Forest Park and Education Center
Springfield
Amelia Park Children's Museum
Westfield
Children are immersed in fresh, vibrant learning experiences utilizing innocative exhibits. This, couples with programs that have measurable outcome, provide... more
Lupa Game Farm, Inc.
Ludlow
Lupa Zoo is an Educational facility that has a large display of many exotic animals. It is a great place... more
Polish Center of Discovery and Learning
Chicopee
We are a"living monument" safegaurding historical objects representative of the material culture of the Polish people. We celebrate the... more
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Berkshire Museum
39 South St (route 7)
Pittsfield
413-443-7171 - B
Children's Museum at Holyoke
444 Dwight St.
Holyoke
413-536-KIDS - C
Lupa Zoo
62 Nash Hill Road
Ludlow
413-589-9883 - D
The Zoo in Forest Park and Education Center
302 Sumner Avenue
Rt. 83
Springfield
413-733-2251 - E
Amelia Park Children's Museum
29 South Broad Street
Westfield
413-572-4014 - F
Lupa Game Farm, Inc.
62 Nash Hill Rd.
Ludlow
413-589-9883 - G
Polish Center of Discovery and Learning
33 South St.
Chicopee
413-592-0001
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