EcoTarium

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

Join us on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 for the 2026 Annual Meeting of the Worcester Natural History Society/EcoTarium. Pre-reg...
06/04/2026

Join us on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 for the 2026 Annual Meeting of the Worcester Natural History Society/EcoTarium. Pre-registration is required by Friday, June 5th!

Agenda:
Sneak Peek – The Secret World of Elephants – 4:00 – 4:30 pm
Networking and Refreshments – Appetizers and drinks– 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 the event, but please pre-register here: https://ecotarium.org/event/201st-annual-meeting/

06/02/2026

The Ecotarium is aware that the Worcester Police Department received a report regarding what appeared to be a snow leopard seen near the baseball fields and the museum.

We want to share with our community that the Ecotarium does not house snow leopards. In addition, all animals in our care, including our mountain lions, have been accounted for and remain safely secured within their habitats.

We appreciate the concern and will continue to work with local authorities as needed. Thank you for helping keep our community informed and safe.

Come enjoy all the EcoTarium has to offer as you continue your lifelong learning journey! The EcoTarium is committed to...
06/02/2026

Come enjoy all the EcoTarium has to offer as you continue your lifelong learning journey!

The EcoTarium is committed to an inclusive and welcoming experience for all guests. The following resources are available to help you fully enjoy your visit:

-Wheelchairs and Mobility-Scooters (call ahead to reserve)
-Designated Accessible Parking (requires placard)
-Strollers and Lockers
-Accessible restrooms and adult changing-station
-Sensory-friendly kits (request at front desk)
-The EcoTarium Explorer app for guests who are blind or have low vision

For more information on accessibility at the EcoTarium, visit: https://ecotarium.org/accessibility-options/

If you have questions or need assistance planning your visit, please contact us at [email protected]. or call 508.929.2700.

What better way is there to celebrate National Dinosaur Day than to have a huge dinosaur statue outside the building?😆 S...
06/01/2026

What better way is there to celebrate National Dinosaur Day than to have a huge dinosaur statue outside the building?😆

Siegfried the stegosaurus lives outside the EcoTarium, keeping a watchful eye over the grounds. During the Jurassic Period, these plant-eating dinosaurs would grow up to 30 feet long and weigh as much as 6,800 pounds! Even though these creatures could grow to be the size of a school bus, their brains remained the size of a walnut. (Yum!)

What fun facts do you know about stegosauruses?

EcoTarium summer camp is filling up fast! Members and New Campers can save 10% through May 31st.* Register today to sec...
05/29/2026

EcoTarium summer camp is filling up fast!

Members and New Campers can save 10% through May 31st.* Register today to secure your spot!

REGISTER: Online, email [email protected], or call (508) 929-2703

Campers will experience extraordinary explorations and awesome adventures! Each week, we’ll explore science and nature themes with hands-on activities and museum adventures alongside friends new and old.

Summer camp sessions are held weekly between June 22 and August 21, 2026, from 9 am - 4 pm daily. Campers from 5 - 12 are split into camp groups by their age at camp start date. Counselor in Training opportunities are available for teens who are 13 - 15 by camp start date.

Don’t miss this special limited-time offer! Spaces fill quickly, so register today to secure your spot. If your preferred session is full, sign up for the waitlist, and we'll notify you as soon as space becomes available.

LEARN MORE: https://ecotarium.org/camp/
▪️ Weekly themes
▪️Pricing
▪️Financial assistance

REGISTER: Online, email [email protected], or call (508) 929-2703
▪️EcoTarium members: Use code MEMBER10 for 10% off*
▪️New campers: Use code NEWCAMPER10 for 10% off*

‘* Special offer valid through May 31, 2026. Discounts and special offers cannot be combined.

Please note: This camp complies with regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and is licensed by the local board of health. Additional health and safety information can be found on our website. Need-based financial assistance is available on a rolling basis.

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/

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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