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StoryWalk® Series – Thanks to the Animals

November 11, 2023

November 11, 2023 - January 1, 2024 Enjoy a story, and fresh air! Join us on the center’s grounds for a free self-guided StoryWalk®  featuring the children’s picture books. Follow the path to … [Read more...] about StoryWalk® Series – Thanks to the Animals

Filed Under: kids, News

Friday 11/3 at 10:30 a.m. Kidleidoscope Story Hour – Moose

October 27, 2023

Let's learn about moose! 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 … [Read more...] about Friday 11/3 at 10:30 a.m. Kidleidoscope Story Hour – Moose

Filed Under: kids, News, Science

At Sword’s Point: A History of Trade Unions in the Machine Tool Industry in Franklin County

October 19, 2023

On Sunday, October 22, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Public historian Tom Goldscheider discusses Franklin County precision steel tool manufacturing, where it was a world leader for generations. Workers organized … [Read more...] about At Sword’s Point: A History of Trade Unions in the Machine Tool Industry in Franklin County

Filed Under: Local History, News

Route 2 Detour

July 26, 2023

Visiting the Discovery Center from the west is a little trickier at the moment. A portion of Route 2 eastbound in Gill, just west of Avenue A Bridge (the Turners Falls-Gill Bridge) is closed by Mass … [Read more...] about Route 2 Detour

Filed Under: News

Park Serve Day

April 20, 2023

This Saturday, 4/22, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., the Department of Conservation and Recreation invites you to Great Falls Discovery Center to lend a hand during this day of volunteer service to our state … [Read more...] about Park Serve Day

Filed Under: News, Stewardship

Great Falls Coffeehouse Presents: Alive & Pickin’

April 2, 2023

Friday, April 14, 7:00—9:00 p.m., Great Hall The Coffeehouse is back! Join us spring, summer, and fall for the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center’s concert series featuring local … [Read more...] about Great Falls Coffeehouse Presents: Alive & Pickin’

Filed Under: Music, 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 6:00 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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