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Discovery Museum and its collection
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The Discovery Museum, located in Acton, Massachusetts, United States, is a family-friendly museum that combines elements of science, nature, and play. This hands-on museum offers a unique experience for visitors of all ages, encouraging exploration and learning through interactive exhibits and activities.
Renovation and Expansion of the Discovery Museum
Following an $8.8M expansion and renovation, the Discovery Museum reopened in March 2018 as a 16,000 sq ft (1,500 m ) single-building museum. In addition to the main building, a 550 sq ft (51 m ) tree house and an accessible nature playscape were added to the campus in July 2016, further enhancing the visitor experience.
STEAM Learning at the Discovery Museum
The Discovery Museum and its Discovery Woods, an accessible outdoor nature playscape and 550 sq ft (51 m ) tree house, offer a blend of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) learning opportunities. The museum is situated on a beautiful 4.5 acres (1.8 ha) campus, adjacent to 180 acres (73 ha) of conservation land in Acton, about 20 mi (32 km) west of Boston.
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