EcoTarium

EcoTarium The EcoTarium is a unique indoor-outdoor science and nature museum located in Worcester, MA
(1931)

Summer camp at the EcoTarium helps spark creativity and inspire a love of science and nature as children play, develop t...
05/28/2026

Summer camp at the EcoTarium helps spark creativity and inspire a love of science and nature as children play, develop their communication and collaboration skills, and make new friends. For many children, it’s the first time learning feels like an adventure!

Your support for summer camp scholarships will help ensure that every child—regardless of their family’s financial circumstances—has the opportunity to discover, explore, and imagine what’s possible.

Help send a child to a week of the EcoTarium’s Discovery Camp. Every gift matters - make your gift today!

Make a Donation Today: https://2573.blackbaudhosting.com/2573/2026-Spring-Appeal

Please join us on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 for the 2026 Annual Meeting of the Worcester Natural History Society/EcoTarium.A...
05/27/2026

Please join us on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 for the 2026 Annual Meeting of the Worcester Natural History Society/EcoTarium.

Agenda:

Sneak Peek – The Secret World of Elephants – 4:00 – 4:30 pm
Networking and Refreshments – Appetizers and Cash Bar – 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Annual Meeting – 5:00 – 5:45 pm
Awards – Presentation of the Edward Howe Forbush Naturalist Award and Promotion of Honorary Trustees – 5:45 – 6:30 pm

There is no cost to attend this event, however pre-registration is required.
Please pre-register on our website.

Hey, YOU! PJ wants to tell you something important... it's World Otter Day! 🦦 Make sure to say hi to our dynamic otter d...
05/27/2026

Hey, YOU! PJ wants to tell you something important... it's World Otter Day! 🦦 Make sure to say hi to our dynamic otter duo on your way into or out of the museum today.

Speaker: Mary Knapp, Haystack ObservatorySaturday, June 13th, 20265:00 – 5:45 pmTopic: Exploring the Uncharted Sky at th...
05/26/2026

Speaker: Mary Knapp, Haystack Observatory
Saturday, June 13th, 2026
5:00 – 5:45 pm

Topic: Exploring the Uncharted Sky at the Longest Wavelengths: Exoplanets, Solar Storms, and the Time Before the Stars

Scientists have built space telescopes to access parts of the electromagnetic spectrum that we can’t see from the surface of the Earth: X-rays, gamma rays, UV, and infrared. There is one part of the spectrum that does not (yet!) have a dedicated space telescope: the low frequency or long wavelength end of the spectrum. Dr. Knapp will talk about science in the low-frequency sky, why we don’t have a telescope to study this part of the spectrum, and how developments in our current era may enable us to fill in this gap in our ability to study the universe.

Mary Knapp is a research scientist at MIT Haystack Observatory. Currently, Dr. Knapp splits her time between the GO-LoW NIAC Phase II study and a project management role in the NSF-funded SpectrumX center.

We hope to see you there!

Learn more and get tickets: https://ecotarium.org/event/speaker-series-astrophysics-june-2026/

This past weekend, we held a ribbon cutting ceremony to open up the EcoTarium's newest exhibit..."Music: Journey through...
05/26/2026

This past weekend, we held a ribbon cutting ceremony to open up the EcoTarium's newest exhibit..."Music: Journey through the Sounds of East Asian Rhythms"!

This interactive exhibit celebrates the percussive instruments and sounds of East Asian cultures and encourages visitors to move and perform. Visitors can explore an array of traditional instruments and sounds, from Japanese singing bowls to Chinese gongs to a traditional Korean Buk drum. Mounted mirrors are placed like stages within each area to inspire visitors to move and dance while others play music. 🥁

This exhibit will be on display through Mid-August, so come check it out and make some music! Plan your visit on our website: https://ecotarium.org/visit/

On Friday, May 22, the International Day for Biological Diversity, the EcoTarium hosted the First Massachusetts Biodiver...
05/25/2026

On Friday, May 22, the International Day for Biological Diversity, the EcoTarium hosted the First Massachusetts Biodiversity Day, organized by the Mass Department of Fish and Game. This event celebrated our state’s incredible biodiversity, with partners from across the state joining together to celebrate local action to conserve wildlife, restore habitats, and connect communities with nature.

With genersous support from the Commonwealth's Community Biodiversity Grants program, the EcoTarium is leading an ecological assessment and biodiversity strategy for the 55 acre Museum property, with a plan to improve wildlife habitats and enhance educational experiences for our visitors. This project will create an educational pathway with interpretive signage focused on freshwater and forest habitats and biodiversity in the Museum's Lower Pond and Kalil Pavillion areas.

The EcoTarium offers a number of programs to educate the public and encourage engagement in "citizen-science" to support the identification of local species and preserve the important biodiversity found in Massachusetts. The improvements to the Kalil Paviliion and Lower Pond trail will enable the Museum to expand and enhance biodiversity-focused programming for our visitors.

Today we remember and recognize the veterans who gave their lives to protect our freedoms. We are holding you close in o...
05/25/2026

Today we remember and recognize the veterans who gave their lives to protect our freedoms. We are holding you close in our thoughts.

In honor of Memorial Day, the EcoTarium is OPEN from 10am-5pm.

Plan your visit here: https://ecotarium.org/visit/

Did you know that it’s World Turtle Day?? We are always happy to celebrate our animals, so make sure to stop by, say hel...
05/23/2026

Did you know that it’s World Turtle Day?? We are always happy to celebrate our animals, so make sure to stop by, say hello, and show all the EcoTarium's turtle residents some love today. 🐢

One of our Northern Red-bellied Cooter turtles is pictured here. We had to say goodbye to the foursome this past Wednesday, as it was time for them to be returned to the wild. We enjoyed their stay at the EcoTarium and are thrilled that they thrived under the care of our expert zoo team. We wish them well in their new habitat! In September, we will welcome another foursome to the EcoTarium - stay tuned!

Join us TODAY to celebrate the official Ribbon Cutting for our newest traveling exhibit on the lower level: “Music: Jou...
05/23/2026

Join us TODAY to celebrate the official Ribbon Cutting for our newest traveling exhibit on the lower level: “Music: Journey through the sounds of East Asian Rhythms” 🥁🎶

✂️Ribbon Cutting: “Music: Journey through the sounds of East Asian Rhythms”
🕙11:00 am – 11:30 am

This interactive exhibit celebrates the percussive instruments and sounds of East Asian cultures and encourages visitors to move and perform. Visitors can explore an array of traditional instruments and sounds, from Japanese singing bowls to Chinese gongs to a traditional Korean Buk drum. Mounted mirrors are placed like stages within each area to inspire visitors to move and dance while others play music.

For more information, visit: https://ecotarium.org/event/music-journey-through-the-sounds-of-east-asian-rhythms-ribbon-cutting/

This exhibit was created by the Freeman Foundation in collaboration with the Association of Children’s Museums and the Fredda Turner Durham Children’s Museum. It was originally created as part of the Freeman Foundation Asian Culture Exhibit Series, a collection of modular exhibits designed to help children learn about and understand Asian cultures. The tour of Music is presented by Minnesota Children’s Museum.

Address

222 Harrington Way
Worcester, MA
01604

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

(508) 929-2700

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