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7th Annual Migrations Festival: Saturday, October 14, 1:00—5:00 p.m.

October 6, 2023

The FREE Migrations Festival celebrates the human and natural diversity of the upper Connecticut River Valley and the Americas. Colorful artworks, from the GuateMaya Art and Culture Connection, in … [Read more...] about 7th Annual Migrations Festival: Saturday, October 14, 1:00—5:00 p.m.

Filed Under: art, kids, Music

Adventures in the Microcosmos: Foldscopes

September 9, 2023

September 17 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm EDT FREE Learn how to use an origami microscope! Join ornithologist Ezekiel “Zeke” Jakub, co-founder of the non-profit Conservacion Panama, for … [Read more...] about Adventures in the Microcosmos: Foldscopes

Filed Under: kids, Science

Live Animal Program: Massachusetts Wildlife

August 16, 2023

August 20 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT, FREE Free. For all ages. Put a face to the challenges wildlife must rise to meet. The Southern Vermont Natural History Museum presents a live animal program … [Read more...] about Live Animal Program: Massachusetts Wildlife

Filed Under: kids, Stewardship

Live Birds of Prey with Tom Ricardi

July 2, 2023

July 8 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT Free. For all ages. Meet raptors up close and personal! Gather in the Great Hall for birds of prey, presented by Tom Ricardi, a licensed rehabilitator … [Read more...] about Live Birds of Prey with Tom Ricardi

Filed Under: kids, Stewardship

16th Annual Free Family Fishing Day

May 17, 2023

Our annual Family Fishing Day is Sunday June 4, from 10:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. at Barton Cove, with additional activities at the Great Falls Discovery Center, including fly tying and a guest fish or two on … [Read more...] about 16th Annual Free Family Fishing Day

Filed Under: kids

Who’s Been Here? A Tracking Adventure

January 19, 2023

January 21 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST Let’s go outside and see who’s been here in the snow. Investigate the mysterious signs that wildlife leave behind. Program includes an indoor story, scavenger … [Read more...] about Who’s Been Here? A Tracking Adventure

Filed Under: kids, News

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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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