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Last Chance to See Crossroads!

March 15, 2023

Now through Saturday March 18th, the Center is the host of the Smithsonian's Crossroads: Change in Rural America exhibit in our Great Hall. Don't delay! Open 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Wednesdays through … [Read more...] about Last Chance to See Crossroads!

Filed Under: Crossroads, News

Deepening the Power of Place: Exploring our Cultural Crossroads through Story, Song and Spoken Word

March 5, 2023

March 12 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT. FREE. Crossroads Closing Event with Erica Wheeler and Andre StrongBearHeart Gaines, Jr. Singer/songwriter Erica Wheeler’s keynote concert … [Read more...] about Deepening the Power of Place: Exploring our Cultural Crossroads through Story, Song and Spoken Word

Filed Under: Crossroads, Local History, News

Still on! NEPM presents a Crossroads Event – Native Memories: Recovering Pocumtuck Histories in Franklin County

March 2, 2023

Saturday, March 4 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm EST, Free. Join us at the Shea Theater Arts Center as New England Public Media and the Nolumbeka Project present a talk with Dr. Margaret M. … [Read more...] about Still on! NEPM presents a Crossroads Event – Native Memories: Recovering Pocumtuck Histories in Franklin County

Filed Under: Crossroads, Local History, News

New Date! Crossroads Program: Food for Thought

February 25, 2023

Postponed, new date is March 1st @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EST. FREE. Soup Night, Quiz Night, and Community Conversation! Enjoy delicious locally-prepared soup and join your Franklin … [Read more...] about New Date! Crossroads Program: Food for Thought

Filed Under: Crossroads, News

Crossroads Event: Cutlery and Hand Tools

February 24, 2023

February 25 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST, FREE. Join silversmith Steve Smithers as he explores the story of the first tradesmen/artisans who came to Greenfield and the surrounding towns in the late 18th … [Read more...] about Crossroads Event: Cutlery and Hand Tools

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We’re open everyday for School Vacation Week!

February 20, 2023

Enjoy time off with the family at the Great Falls Discovery Center and see our Connecticut River habitat dioramas and the Smithsonian exhibit, Crossroads: Change in Rural America in our Great Hall. … [Read more...] about We’re open everyday for School Vacation Week!

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The Great Falls Discovery Center

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

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Current Seasonal Hours

Tuesday
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday – Sunday
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Closed Mondays
but open Monday holidays including 2/20/23, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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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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