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  • The Discovery Museums Celebrate 30 Years of Inspiring Curiosity

    The Discovery Museums Celebrate 30 Years of Inspiring Curiosity



    Discovery Museums Acton

    The Museums Kick Off Twelve Months of Special Programs and Events

    Master Plan for Expansion Underway 

    The Discovery Museums in Acton announced today a 12-month celebration of its 30th anniversary marked by special programs, events, discounts and prizes.

    • The celebration kicked off with a two-day party for dinosaur mascot Bessie’s 30th birthday in June, attended by more than 1,000 people.
    • This fall the Museums will hold an anniversary gala hosted by NPR’s Robin Young, and during a week in September will roll back to the 1982 admission price of $2.00.
    • There will be a special members-only event tied to a new science exhibit opening in December, and on the 30th of each month all visitors can be entered into a drawing for a free membership.
    • Free admission will be offered on Friday nights all summer and the first Friday of every month.

    A master plan for expansion of the facilities on the 4.5-acre campus is currently underway, with objectives to expand permanent exhibit space, create a gallery space for traveling exhibits and public events, and build-out the Museums’ outdoor education space.

  • Free Evening for Children on the Autism Spectrum at Discovery Museums

    Free Evening for Children on the Autism Spectrum at Discovery Museums

    Discovery Museums ActonThe Discovery Museums To Host Free Evening for Families with Children on the Autism Spectrum on July 28

    “Especially for Me” is part of the Museums’ Open Door Connections program to expand museum access 

    The Discovery Museums are pleased to announce that the next event in the 2012 “Especially for Me” series, for families with children on the Autism spectrum, will be held on July 28.  Families can explore both the Children’s Discovery Museum and the Science Discovery Museum for free with pre-registration.

    “Especially for Me” is part of the Museums’ Open Door Connections program to provide opportunities for those who face a variety of barriers—financial, geographic, developmental, or cultural—to experience the Museums. Other free events in the “Especially for Me” series include free events for families with children with hearing loss.

    What:                    ESPECIALLY FOR ME! A Free Evening at The Discovery Museums for Families with Children on the Autism Spectrum

    Where:                  The Discovery Museums, 177 Main Street in Acton, MA 01720  978-264-4200   www.discoverymuseums.org

    When:                   Saturday, July 28, 5:30-8:30 PM at both the Children’s Discovery Museum and Science Discovery Museum

    Other info:           Pizza will be provided, courtesy of Not Your Average Joe’s.

    To Register:        Pre-registration is required. Please visit http://tinyurl.com/EspeciallyforMe2012-5 to register. 

    The Discovery Museums are the children’s and science museums of Metrowest Boston, paired on a single campus in Acton, MA.  The Museums serve families and schools from towns throughout the region, with a commitment to informal education that enhances classroom learning.  The hands-on, playful exhibits, developed by professional educators, inspire curiosity, exploration, experimentation and imagination.  The Discovery Museums combine manageable scale, convenient location and free parking to provide a fun and engaging experience where children and adults can discover their world together.