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Make a Mess: Artists on a Roll

Discovery Museum Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA

Use balls dipped in paint to roll your way to a brilliant work of art! This unusual painting technique combines physics, art, and your own movement.

Free with admission

Happy Birthday Leonardo da Vinci!

Discovery Museum Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA

Join Discovery Museum as we celebrate Leonardo da Vinci’s birthday. Born on April 15, 1452, Leonardo da Vinci was an inventor, artist, engineer, and mathematician who spent his lifetime following his curiosity and exploring a wide variety of interests. Be inspired by da Vinci’s passion for flight as you build hoop gliders and whirligigs. Create...

Free with museum admission
Recurring

Tinytropolis

Discovery Museum Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA

Come visit the mini city with a big future! Join us as we design, build, and explore a mini city constructed completely out of cardboard and creativity. This changing and evolving temporary space will be put together by staff and visitors over the course of 6 days.

Free with admission
Recurring

Tinytropolis

Discovery Museum Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA

Come visit the mini city with a big future! Join us as we design, build, and explore a mini city constructed completely out of cardboard and creativity. This changing and evolving temporary space will be put together by staff and visitors over the course of 6 days.

Free with admission
Recurring

Tinytropolis

Discovery Museum Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA

Come visit the mini city with a big future! Join us as we design, build, and explore a mini city constructed completely out of cardboard and creativity. This changing and evolving temporary space will be put together by staff and visitors over the course of 6 days.

Free with admission
Recurring

Tinytropolis

Discovery Museum Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA

Come visit the mini city with a big future! Join us as we design, build, and explore a mini city constructed completely out of cardboard and creativity. This changing and evolving temporary space will be put together by staff and visitors over the course of 6 days.

Free with admission
Recurring

Tinytropolis

Discovery Museum Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA

Come visit the mini city with a big future! Join us as we design, build, and explore a mini city constructed completely out of cardboard and creativity. This changing and evolving temporary space will be put together by staff and visitors over the course of 6 days.

Free with admission
Recurring

Tinytropolis

Discovery Museum Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA

Come visit the mini city with a big future! Join us as we design, build, and explore a mini city constructed completely out of cardboard and creativity. This changing and evolving temporary space will be put together by staff and visitors over the course of 6 days.

Free with admission

Play Testing with MIT’s Toy Product Design Students, Part 2

Discovery Museum Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA

Are you interested in toys? Come talk to MIT students who want your feedback on their ideas for new toys! Students from MIT's Toy Product Design class will have test versions of toys that were developed based on feedback they received from our visitors in an earlier program. Play with the prototyped toys and let...

Free with admission

Fun Family Outdoor Yoga

Discovery Museum Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA

Join us with your family to move your body in healthy ways and connect with nature while doing outdoor yoga! Yoga improves physical and mental strength and can also improve self-awareness and mental focus. Kelly Western, professional yoga instructor, will lead this caregiver & child yoga class that incorporates balance, strength, stretching, and mindfulness in...

Free with admission

Black Women in Science: Genetics and Congenital Heart Disease

Discovery Museum Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA

Join us for an exciting new program series that honors the contributions of Black women in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math. In this program, meet Tarsha Ward, Ph.D and learn about her work studying genetics and heart disease. From 1:00pm to 1:30pm, hear Dr. Tarsha Ward share her personal journey as a...

Free with admission
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