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Come learn about the natural, cultural, and industrial history of the Connecticut River Watershed!

The Great Falls Discovery Center is a state park located in a complex of beautiful old mill buildings in downtown Turners Falls, Massachusetts. Our buildings house life-size dioramas of the watershed’s habitats and animals from source to sea, an information desk, an art gallery, and event space. Our exhibits are free, fully accessible and open to the public.

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Events Calendar

Upcoming Events

Nov 13
November 13, 2025 – January 4, 2026

Ongoing: Outdoor StoryWalk® — Thanks to the Animals

Dec 7
December 7, 2025 – January 30, 2026

Ongoing – Great Hall Exhibit: Home

Dec 11
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST

Nice & Easy Walk

Dec 12
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm EST

It’s a Wonderful Night in Turner falls  … for the Birds!

Dec 13
10:00 am – 12:30 pm EST

It’s a Wonderful Day in Turners Falls … for the Birds!

Dec 14
2:30 pm – 4:30 pm EST

A Holiday Music Session

Dec 18
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST

Nice & Easy Walk

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News

First Friday: Reading the Streetscape Walk

November 29, 2025

December 5 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Free Every mill town is like an open book, if you know how to read it. Learn about the…

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Friends

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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The Discovery Center is a Franklin County Favorites Winner!
Favorite Museum & Favorite Kid’s Museum

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The Great Falls Discovery Center

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

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Open Hours

Tuesday
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday – Sunday
10 a.m. to 5:30 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.

Become a member today

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