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We’re open today on the 4th of July!

July 4, 2026

Open until 5:30 p.m. Come on in and cool off and join us for our DCR Chill Out investigation station all about Dinosaurs until 3 p.m. in the Great Hall! We're excited about Dino Trail Week coming up … [Read more...] about We’re open today on the 4th of July!

Filed Under: Nature, News

DCR Summer Arts: All Day Eagle Investigation Station and First Friday Adventure!

July 3, 2026

Celebrate the bald eagle, our national bird by joining us at our drop-in eagle investigation station inside the air conditioned Great Hall room. We’ll have artifacts and crafts as we imagine the … [Read more...] about DCR Summer Arts: All Day Eagle Investigation Station and First Friday Adventure!

Filed Under: art, Nature, News

Mammals of the North Woods Presentation and Friends Group Annual Meeting. Saturday, June 27, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Free!

June 21, 2026

Dawn Marvin Ward, naturalist/educator, presents a slide show on mammals common to the New England woodlands followed by a hands-on sharing of related nature findings. Dawn is an educator and … [Read more...] about Mammals of the North Woods Presentation and Friends Group Annual Meeting. Saturday, June 27, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Free!

Filed Under: Nature, News

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 adults, but open to all. Enjoy natural and local … [Read more...] about Nice and Easy Walks

Filed Under: Local History, Nature, News, Science, Stewardship, walk

Nice & Easy Walks – Thursdays at 10 a.m.

September 20, 2025

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 for the weather … [Read more...] about Nice & Easy Walks – Thursdays at 10 a.m.

Filed Under: Local History, Nature, News, Stewardship, walk

Presentation and Walk: Wildlife out Your Window

September 3, 2025

September 6 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Free Join us on a leisurely, family-friendly combined wildlife presentation and walk by Brad Timm, wildlife ecologist and founder of the Northeast Wildlife … [Read more...] about Presentation and Walk: Wildlife out Your Window

Filed Under: Nature, News, Science, Stewardship, walk

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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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