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.
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Stone Zoo
Stoneham
The Whydah Pirate Museum
West Yarmouth
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Woods Hole
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
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
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
Mapparium/The Mary Baker Eddy Library
Boston
Interactive exhibits and kiosks, include the world-famous Mapparium, a stunning three-story stained glass globe. Explore the life and achievements of... more
Maria Mitchell Association's Aquarium
Nantucket
View marine life of island salt marshes, harbors, and near-shore waters; marine life collecting trips. more
Marine Biological Laboratory
Woods Hole
The Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) is dedicated to scientific discovery and improving the human condition through research and education in... more
Northeast Fisheries Science Center
Woods Hole
Complete with a walk through aquarium and petting zoo. The center seeks to better understand living resources and their ecosystems. 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
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
Science Library
Nantucket
Science and nature books, children's collection, and historic manuscripts. 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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Stone Zoo
149 Pond St.
Stoneham
781-438-5100 - B
The Whydah Pirate Museum
674 Ma-28
West Yarmouth
15085349571 - C
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
86 Water St
Woods Hole
508-289-2252 - 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
Buzzards Bay Coalition
114 Front St
New Bedford
508-999-6363 - G
Children's Museum in Easton
9 Sullivan Ave.
The Old Fire Station
North Easton
508-230-3789 - H
Lupa Game Farm, Inc.
62 Nash Hill Rd.
Ludlow
413-589-9883 - I
Mapparium/The Mary Baker Eddy Library
Mary Baker Eddy Library
200 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston
888-222-3711 - J
Maria Mitchell Association's Aquarium
28 Washington St.
Nantucket
508-228-5387 - K
Marine Biological Laboratory
7 Mbl Street
Woods Hole
508-548-3705 - L
Northeast Fisheries Science Center
166 Water Street
Woods Hole
508-495-2235 - M
Ocean Explorium
174 Union St.
New Bedford
508-994. 5400 - N
Polish Center of Discovery and Learning
33 South St.
Chicopee
413-592-0001 - O
Science Library
2 Vestal St.
Nantucket
508-228-9219 - P
South Shore Arts and Recreation Center/Starcreations Theater
10 Cordage Park Cir., Suite 125
Plymouth
508-747-1234 - Q
Winslow Farm Animal Sanctuary
37 Eddy St
Norton
508-285-6451
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