Friends of The Great Falls Discovery Center
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.
In addition to the Migrations exhibit, from Oct. 6 through Nov. 1, view a Day of the Dead Altar built by local families, with support from Montague Catholic Social Ministries.
Migrations paintings, curated by GuateMaya Art and Culture Connection, celebrate the human and natural diversity of the upper Connecticut River Valley and the Americas. Colorful works depict scenes integral to […]
Enjoy a story, fresh air, and exercise! Join us on the center’s grounds for a free self-guided StoryWalk® featuring the children’s picture book, Honk! Honk! by Mick Manning all about […]
Update: Outdoor activities for this year's Falls Fest have been postponed to next autumn. However, we'll still have indoor crafting activities at the Discovery Center at the Welcome Desk. Other […]
Postponed to Sunday, October 22, 2-3:30 p.m. Did you or someone you know work in the local machine tool industry? Your stories can help enrich this research. If you are […]
Public historian Tom Goldscheider discusses Franklin County precision steel tool manufacturing, where it was a world leader for generations. Workers organized with a democratic trade union that was targeted in […]
For ages 3-6, accompanied by an adult. Learn more about our wildlife neighbors who share our home. Program includes a story, activities, and a craft. Activities are indoors and outdoors, […]
An easy-paced, 1 to 2-mile guided walk, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls, geared for seniors, but open to all ages. Join others seeking fresh air and […]
Enjoy a story, and fresh air! Join us on the center’s grounds for a free self-guided StoryWalk® featuring children’s picture books. Follow the path to book pages posted along the […]
Discover nature through story, poetry, and art in our series of free Art Naturally programs. Using words and images, instruction, and techniques create an art piece inspired by the natural […]
For ages 3-6, accompanied by an adult. Learn more about our wildlife neighbors who share our home. Program includes a story, activities, and a craft. Activities are indoors and outdoors, […]
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 highlights along the […]