EcoTarium
222 Harrington Way
Worcester, MA  01604  
Phone: 508-929-2700
Fax: 508-929-2701
Email: info@ecotarium.org

Insiring a Passion for Science and Nature
Children of all ages love visiting the EcoTarium, a unique indoor-outdoor museum dedicated to exploring science and nature. Here, they might watch a polar bear swim, ride the Explorer Express train, walk in the treetops, or explore the legends of the starry skies in a planetarium show. They could see a live otter, a turtle, a fox, an owl. Or meet a dinosaur in the woods, take a nature walk, play in the Discovery Room, touch natural history artifacts, and peer at microscopic creatures in the dirt. Open year-round, Tuesday-Sunday; free parking. The museum offers an array of events and programming for families. For a special offer, visit www.ecotarium.org/coupon.

Higgins Armory Museum
100 Barber Avenue
Worcester, MA  01606-2444  
Phone: 508-853-6015
Email: higgins@higgins.org

The Higgins Armory Museum enjoys the distinction of being the only museum in the western hemisphere entirely devoted to the study and display of arms and armor. Artifacts ranging from Corinthian helmets of ancient Greece to ornate suits of armor from the height of the Renaissance give the visitor an exciting glimpse into the past. The permanent collection contains more than 4,600 pieces, mostly dating to the 16th and 17th centuries in addition to a variety of arms and armor from around the world. The eclectic collection is housed in a building of steel and glass Art Deco exterior. Closed Mon and select holidays.

Lodges at Old Sturbridge Village
One Old Sturbridge Village Road
Sturbridge, MA  01566  
Phone: 508-347-3327
Fax: 508-347-3018
Email: osvlodge@osv.org

Stay where warm hospitality and gracious lodging await you. The Lodges at Old Sturbridge Village offer the same historical charm as our museum. Choose from the Oliver Wight House furnished in the Federal period or the Village Units, a family favorite. Each of our rooms has a private bath, television, telephone, and coffee maker. A continental breakfast is served daily and can be purchased separately or as part of your lodging package. The beautifully landscaped grounds include a swimming pool and picnic area. There is also an 1830’s game room for the kids. Packages with admission to Old Sturbridge Village always available. Visit Old Sturbridge Village Lodges any season...warm hospitality and gracious lodgings await you. Tavern at Old Sturbridge Village available for lunch and dinner. Bake shop at Tavern available after 8 am.

Old Sturbridge Village
1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Off Rte 20
Sturbridge, MA  01566  
Phone: 508-347-3362
Toll-Free: 800-SEE-1830

Open year-round: daily 9:30am to 5pm, May-late October; call for seasonal hours.
Admission, good for two visits within 10 days: $20 adults, $18 seniors (65 and up).
New low youth rate: $5 (ages 3-17). Children under 3 free.

Come play in the past with us! Our new Kidstory early learning gallery invites children to use their imaginations and thinking skills as they do chores in the farmhouse, barnyard, and country store -- all dressed in 1830s frocks and vests (bring your camera!). Out in the museum Village, play 1830s games, work a water pump, milk Holly the (life-size, resin-cast) Holstein, build a stone wall or quarter-scale snake-rail fence with lightweight materials, and visit “A Child’s Life,” our new hands-on exhibit in the Fitch House. Enjoy an overnight getaway with a family package from our Lodges, dine at one of our taverns, and shop for treasures to take home at the Museum Gift Shop and New England Bookstore.

Southwick’s Zoo
2 Southwick Street
Mendon, MA  01756  
Toll-Free: 800-258-9182
Fax: 508-883-0242
Email: info@southwickszoo.com

Southwick’s Zoo is situated within the historic Blackstone Valley. Surrounded by 300 shady acres and home to hundreds of animals representing many species, Southwick's is more than a zoo, it's an adventure for all ages! As well as an impressive display of animals, Southwick's also offers educational programs, live animal presentations, a petting zoo, deer forest, elephant rides, and children’s play park. There are also picnic grounds, kiddie rides, food venues, and free parking. Visit our new and extensive gift shop, the Purple Peacock. Operating hours for Southwick's Zoo are 10:00am to 5:00pm from April 16th through October 23th... 7 days a week including holidays. Special presentations, weather permitting, from April 30 through October 23. Looking for a spooky Halloween? Ride the zoo's "Haunted Ghost Train" from October 14 through October 30, Fri, Sat & Sun. Check out our non-profit Earth Eco-Education Center.