Regular Museum hours:

Tuesday through Saturday

9:00am to 4:00pm*

Sundays: 1:00pm to 4:00pm*

*Exhibit floor closes briefly at 12:00 daily for cleaning. Visitors are welcome to use first floor classrooms and play space.

You do not need to pre-purchase tickets. 

The Museum is CLOSED Sunday, January 18 for the installation of the new traveling exhibit. 

 

The Museum is OPEN Monday, January 19 (MLK Day) from 9:00am-4:00pm!

Museum Blog

Crunching the Numbers: Building Math Confidence Through Data at the Museum

Crunching the Numbers: Building Math Confidence Through Data at the Museum At the Museum, we’re always looking for ways to build math confidence and literacy in fun, hands-on ways. A big part of this is helping kids understand data: how to collect it, organize it, and...

Where Do the Turtles Go in Winter?

Where Do the Turtles Go in Winter? We’re Not the Only Ones Getting Ready for Cold Weather! As people who live in the Northeast, we’re no strangers to seasonal changes: swapping those sneakers for boots, finding the gloves you tucked away last spring, turning on the...

Edward’s Turtle Tips – Sun Safety

🌞 Tips with Edward the Turtle 🐢This Week’s Topic: Sun Safety for a Sizzling Summer! Hey there, little explorers! It’s me, Edward the Turtle, your slow-but-wise pal who loves a sunny day — but knows just how powerful the sun can be! When the weather gets warm, it’s...
Where Do the Turtles Go in Winter?

Where Do the Turtles Go in Winter?

Where Do the Turtles Go in Winter? We’re Not the Only Ones Getting Ready for Cold Weather! As people who live in the Northeast, we’re no strangers to seasonal changes: swapping those sneakers for boots, finding the gloves you tucked away last spring, turning on the...

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Unplug and Play: Helping Kids Rediscover the Joy of the Outdoors

Unplug and Play: Helping Kids Rediscover the Joy of the Outdoors

There are so many activities that can get children engaged and excited to get off screens and outside. But mainly, this has to come from us as adults; we have a crucial role in paving a path for our kids to follow. This is called behavioral modeling, a learning process where individuals learn behaviors by observing and imitating others’ actions. During a child’s development, they are like sponges, soaking up all the knowledge they can through their senses, the primary tool they know how to use.

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