Events

The Great Falls Discovery Center hosts community programs and events, rotating art exhibits in our Great Hall and a Coffee House hosted by the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center.

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Ongoing: Made in Montague*

Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls

This exhibition in the center’s Hallway Gallery explores products currently made in Montague. Some of these products have a long local history and others are on the cutting edge of […]

Free
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Ongoing – Great Hall Exhibit: A First-Class Machine Shop *

Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls

Our Great Hall building here at the center was once a machine shop for the Montague Paper Company. This exhibit examines the critical supporting role that metalworking and machining had […]

Free
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Ongoing – Great Hall Exhibit: Day of the Dead Altar *

Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls

In the Great Hall, view a Day of the Dead altar built by local families, with support from Montague Catholic Social Ministries. Learn about the tradition of leaving messages of […]

Free

Kidleidoscope Story Hour – Bats

Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls

For ages 3-6, accompanied by an adult. Learn more about our wildlife neighbors in the Connecticut River Watershed. Program includes a story, activities, and crafts. Activities are indoors and outdoors, […]

Free

Nice & Easy Walks

Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls

Easy-paced, 1 to 2-mile guided walk, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls, geared for seniors, but open to all. Enjoy natural and local history along the way. Dress […]

Free