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These two museums are the Children's Discovery Museum and Science Discovery Museum.

The Children's Discovery museum is in a Victorian house, with 10 theme rooms designed for preschoolers and toddlers. Presented are exhibits about dinosaurs, a water discovery area, a creative play space and a rainbow room.

Also on the grounds are a climbable dinosaur mascot and picnic tables.

The Science Discovery Museum has 10 theme areas with more than 100 exhibits, inviting exploration and experimentation.

Open Tuesday - Sunday 9am-4:30pm June through September. Winter hours vary.

Location: 177 Main St., Acton Massachusetts 01720 Telephone 978-264-0030

Other Science nearby:
(Boston) Charles Hayden Planetarium
(Lexington) DinoWorks
(Acton) Discovery Museums
(Wellesley) Meristem Systems Corporation
(Boston) New England Aquarium

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