Best Museums & Educational Spots For Kids

Explore the best best museums & educational spots for kids options for kids and families in Worcester

EcoTarium

EcoTarium

Indoor-outdoor ecology museum for kids. Ecology & conservation museum with interactive displays, a planetarium, trails & a train ride.

222 Harrington Way, Worcester, MA 01604

Fruitlands Museum

Fruitlands Museum

19th century American culture displays. Farmland-set circa-1914 museum with Native American artifacts, Shaker documents, paintings & more.

102 Prospect Hill Rd, Harvard, MA 01451

Fitchburg Art Museum

Fitchburg Art Museum

Ancient & modern exhibits in many genres. Permanent & visiting exhibits in 4 buildings encompass ancient & modern works in various media.

185 Elm St, Fitchburg, MA 01420

Discovery Museum

Discovery Museum

Hands-on exhibits for toddlers on up. Interactive science exhibits for children of all ages, as well as adults.

177 Main St, Acton, MA 01720

Museum of Work & Culture

Museum of Work & Culture

History exhibits on mill workers. Exhibits on Rhode Island's 18th- & 19th-century mill workers, with hands-on activities & games.

42 S Main St, Woonsocket, RI 02895, United States

Gardner Museum

Gardner Museum

Visit this great place for kids and families!

28 Pearl St, Gardner, MA 01440

deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum

deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum

Art museum with 30 acres of sculptures. Museum focusing on American contemporary & modern artists, with a 30-acre sculpture park outside.

51 Sandy Pond Rd, Lincoln, MA 01773

The Butterfly Place

The Butterfly Place

Indoor garden with butterflies & birds. Regional & tropical butterflies, birds & koi fish housed in an indoor garden with a walking path.

120 Tyngsboro Rd, Westford, MA 01886

Studio at Andres Institute of Art

Studio at Andres Institute of Art

Visit this great place for kids and families!

106 Rte 13, Brookline, NH 03033, United States

Longyear Museum

Longyear Museum

Visit this great place for kids and families!

1125 Boylston St, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467, United States

Metropolitan Waterworks Museum

Metropolitan Waterworks Museum

Exhibits on 1st U.S. city water system. Exhibits on the engineering behind U.S.'s 1st metro water system, with walking & bus tours.

2450 Beacon St, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

Electromagnetic Pinball Museum and Restoration

Electromagnetic Pinball Museum and Restoration

Visit this great place for kids and families!

881 Main St, Pawtucket, RI 02860

Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark

Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark

Industrial Revolution history on display. Industrial Revolution museum in a 1793 textile mill, with artifacts, crafts exhibits & guided tours.

67 Roosevelt Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860

Capron Park Zoo

Capron Park Zoo

Animals from many continents, plus tours. Circa-1937 zoo offers wildlife buffs themed tours & educational programs, plus water playground.

201 County St, Attleboro, MA 02703

Attleboro Area Industrial Museum

Attleboro Area Industrial Museum

Local history museum with guided tours. Museum dedicated to the history of local industry, with a research library & guided tours.

42 Union St #2, Attleboro, MA 02703, United States

Attleboro Arts Museum

Attleboro Arts Museum

Exhibitions of modern & historic art. Exhibitions of contemporary and historic artwork. Gallery may be closed during exhibit transitions.

86 Park St, Attleboro, MA 02703, United States

Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University

Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University

Free outdoor tree & plant museum. Harvard University's free outdoor tree & plant museum also offers walking tours & family activities.

125 Arborway, Boston, MA 02130, United States

Lowell Heritage State Park

Lowell Heritage State Park

Riverfront park with lots of activities. Park located on the Merrimack River with recreation such as boating, fishing, hiking & swimming.

160 Pawtucket Blvd, Lowell, MA 01854, United States

Cape Verdean Museum

Cape Verdean Museum

Exhibits on Cape Verdean culture. Modest museum featuring art & artifacts related to the history & culture of Cape Verde.

617 Prospect St, Pawtucket, RI 02860

Harvard Art Museums

Harvard Art Museums

Diverse European & American works. Harvard's oldest museum, featuring European & American art from the Middle Ages to the present day.

32 Quincy St, Cambridge, MA 02138, United States

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