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Building a Blizzard: Snowflakes in the Great Hall!

February 15, 2025

February 15 @ 1 - 3 pm Free Get inspired by the story of Vermont’s Wilson “Snowflake” Bentley and his obsession with snowflakes. In this drop-in program make your own unique snowflake art. Keep it … [Read more...] about Building a Blizzard: Snowflakes in the Great Hall!

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Hoppy Valentines Day!

February 9, 2025

Hop on down to the Center for our Free Valentines making Thursday 2/13 and Friday 2/14. For all ages, stop by our Welcome Desk to make Valentines to give to the ones you love, keep for yourself, or … [Read more...] about Hoppy Valentines Day!

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The Secret Lives of Turners Falls Germans

February 1, 2025

February 8 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Free. After the canal was rebuilt in 1869, German immigrants were among the first to move to Turners Falls and first to witness the planned village’s growing pains. … [Read more...] about The Secret Lives of Turners Falls Germans

Filed Under: Local History

Where Are All the Animals Hiding?

January 31, 2025

February 1 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Free How do animals stay snug and warm for winter? Come investigate hidden winter animal homes through stories, crafts, and activities. For ages 3–6+ with a parent … [Read more...] about Where Are All the Animals Hiding?

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Forgotten Immigrants: The Bohemians of Turners Falls

January 19, 2025

January 25 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Free Beginning in the 1870s, drawn by the promise of work at the John Russell Cutlery factory, almost 300 Bohemian immigrants left farms in central Europe to start … [Read more...] about Forgotten Immigrants: The Bohemians of Turners Falls

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The Grand Trunk Hotel

January 18, 2025

January 19 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Free What was so grand about the Grand Trunk Hotel in Turners Falls? The hotel, once sited next to today’s Center, was built in 1872 and demolished in 1968. Join DCR … [Read more...] about The Grand Trunk Hotel

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The Great Falls Discovery Center

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

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Tuesday
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday – Sunday
10 a.m. to 6:00 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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