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Crossroads Exhibit Ribbon Cutting!

February 3, 2023

Sunday, February 5th 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come be the first to see the Smithsonian Exhibit, Crossroads: Change in Rural America, in Turners Falls! Get the scoop on how rural America has changed since … [Read more...] about Crossroads Exhibit Ribbon Cutting!

Filed Under: Crossroads, Front, News

Crossroads at the Chamber

February 3, 2023

If you missed the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce Breakfast, featuring a panel discussion about themes from the upcoming Crossroads: Change in Rural America, you can check out this video from … [Read more...] about Crossroads at the Chamber

Filed Under: Crossroads, News

Crossroads Artist Reception: Joe Parzych

January 22, 2023

January 28 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, FREE. Meet Joe Parzych and enjoy light refreshments, including pizza. Joe’s exhibit, Photo Beat, Past and Present— Moving Forward in Time, Capturing … [Read more...] about Crossroads Artist Reception: Joe Parzych

Filed Under: Crossroads, News

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

Keeping It Cool: Ice Harvesting

January 8, 2023

January 14 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm  Ever wonder what people used before refrigerators? Ice boxes! Let’s learn about ice harvesting on the Connecticut River which provided ice for food … [Read more...] about Keeping It Cool: Ice Harvesting

Filed Under: Local History, News

Local History Program – Connecticut River Log Drives

January 5, 2023

Saturday, January 7, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Between 1870 and 1915, millions of logs were driven down the Connecticut River from the North Woods to Holyoke. Let’s explore the log drives and the brazen men … [Read more...] about Local History Program – Connecticut River Log Drives

Filed Under: Local History, News

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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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