EcoTarium

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General Information: 222 Harrington Way
Worcester, MA 01604
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508-929-2700
Fax: 508-929-2701
E-mail: info@ecotarium.org
Official Website
No Smoking Handicap Accessible
Hours: Noon-5 PM Sunday
Closed Monday
10 AM-5 PM Tuesday - Saturday
Description:

Music: Blues, Jazz

Games & Athletics: Walking

Interest Areas: Astronomy, Education, Environment / Nature, Science / Technology, Animals, Holidays

Set in an urban oasis of woodlands and wetlands, EcoTarium is a unique indoor-outdoor museum that allows adults and children to discover firsthand the wonders of the natural world. Three floors of interactive environmental science exhibits, wildlife habitats, extensive grounds, and planetarium explore the earth, sea and sky. Meet live animals, stroll interpretive trails, ride the train, or walk among the treetops 40 feet above ground.

Admission: $10.00 adults, and $8.00 for children ages 3-16, college students with IDs and senior citizens. Children under 3 and EcoTarium members free. Additional charges apply for Tree Canopy Walkway, Explorer Express Train, planetarium programs and other special programs.

Seasonal outdoor café and Museum Store located on site. EcoTarium offers a year-round calendar of events and exhibits. Jazz at Sunset summer outdoor concert series, June-July. Parking is free.

Listing Maintained by: EcoTarium

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Upcoming EcoTarium Events
11/23/2007 - 11/2/2008 DinoTracks  
Wednesdays, 1/2/2008 - 12/31/2008 10:30 AM Preschool Mornings  
2/16/2008 - 2/13/2009 Cosmic Collisions - Spectacular New Planetarium Show  
5/31/2008 6:00 PM EcoTarium Members' Overnight at the Museum  
6/5/2008 10:15 AM Budding Scientists  
6/7/2008 - 11/30/2008 The Zula Patrol: Mission Weather Exhibit  
6/7/2008 - 4/17/2009 The Zula Patrol: Under the Weather Digital Planetarium Show  
6/13/2008 6:30 PM Jazz at Sunset - Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas  
6/20/2008 6:30 PM Jazz at Sunset - Houston Person  
6/27/2008 6:30 PM Jazz at Sunset - Kendrick Oliver and the New Life Jazz Orchestra  
7/3/2008 10:15 AM Budding Scientists  
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, 7/7/2008 - 8/15/2008 9:00 AM Loring Summer Discovery Camp  
7/11/2008 6:30 PM Jazz at Sunset - Janiva Magness  
7/11/2008 9:00 PM Sky Watch -- Mighty Jupiter Amid the Summer Milky Way  
7/18/2008 6:30 PM Jazz at Sunset - Worcester Jazz Orchestra  
7/25/2008 6:30 PM Jazz at Sunset - Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers  
8/7/2008 10:15 AM Budding Scientists  
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3 EcoTarium Attraction, Museum or Gallery Reviews
ReviewerReviewsAverage Rating
(1=Poor, 5=Excellent)
13.00
Roped
Nov 13, 2007
I love this place. My son goes to summer camp every year here and loves it too.   5
Chadwick
Sep 19, 2004
its good but its been the same since i was a lil kid. they need to have new things n stuff then itd be cooler.  4
Terrasa Ulm
Sep 11, 2004
A fun place to explore and learn. They host wonderful programs and there is always a lot to see and do anew.  4

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