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Come learn about the natural, cultural, and industrial history of the Connecticut River Watershed!

The Great Falls Discovery Center is a state park located in a complex of beautiful old mill buildings in downtown Turners Falls, Massachusetts. Our buildings house life-size dioramas of the watershed’s habitats and animals from source to sea, an information desk, an art gallery, and event space. Our exhibits are free, fully accessible and open to the public.

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Events Calendar

Upcoming Events

Feb 1
February 1 – February 28

Ongoing: Indoor Story Walk® — Rabbit’s Snow Dance

Feb 5
February 5 – March 28

Ongoing – Great Hall Exhibit: Maps of River History by Joe Kopera

Feb 5
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST

Nice and Easy Walk

Feb 6
10:30 am – 11:30 am EST

Kidleidoscope Story Hour – Winter Insects

Feb 6
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm EST

First Friday: Zine on the River

Feb 7
11:00 am – 1:00 pm EST

Montague Public Libraries Presents: Valentine Card-Making

Feb 7
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm EST

Winter Local History Series: Quabbin Obscura — The Swift River in Black & White

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Nice and Easy Walks

January 17, 2026

Thursdays @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Free Easy-paced, 1 to 2-mile guided walk, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls, geared for older…

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Friends

The Great Falls Discovery Center is operated by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation with financial, volunteer, and program support from the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center. 

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The Discovery Center is a Franklin County Favorites Winner!
Favorite Museum & Favorite Kid’s Museum

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The Great Falls Discovery Center

2 Avenue A,
Turners Falls, MA 01376
413-863-3221

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Open Hours

Tuesday
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday – Sunday
10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Closed Mondays
but open Monday holidays

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The Great Falls Discovery Center is operated by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation with financial, volunteer, and program support from the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center.

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