Eco Tarium 5.0 (reviews)

On a visit to the EcoTarium, you'll encounter a wide variety of animals, from frogs to polar bears, chinchillas to turtles. You'll meet some of them face to face during public programs and visit others while they swim, relax and play in their habitats.

Preschool and Toddler Wednesdays

Session one (story and animal): 10:30 a.m.

Session two (same story and animal): 11:00 a.m.

Drop-in craft time: 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Free with museum admission.



Enjoy storytime, craft activities, live animals and more--all for little ones aged 3 and under.

Please note that this program is for families.



The Discovery Room:

The EcoTarium has a dedicated space for preschool-aged children and adults to play, create and investigate science and nature.

Our scenic grounds provide plenty of perfect picnicking spots. Sit under the umbrellas at the sunny Food Pavilion or spread out at a picnic table under a shady tree.



Food for Thought Cafe:

Vending machines inside the museum's Food for Thought Cafe are stocked with a selection of drinks and snacks, The Cafe offers an indoor lunchroom year-round.



Food Pavilion:

Apple Spice Junction at the Food Pavilion is closed for the winter season.

All aboard! Enjoy the ride on this one-third scale model of an 1860s steam engine, a favorite attraction for many of the EcoTarium's youngest visitors.



The 12-minute ride is a relaxing and fun way to travel around the museum grounds. Be sure to keep an eye out for a red fox -- and you might even catch a glimpse of Kenda the polar bear! Best of all, pass through a tunnel that elicits squeals of delight from young (and young at heart) passengers. $3 per person/$2 for members

EcoTarium's Museum Store shelves are overflowing with unique treasures and fun gifts to fit all ages, interests and budgets. Come browse our menagerie of plush toys and puppets, nature-inspired jewelry, science kits, unusual trinkets and collectibles, children's books, field guides and plenty more.

EcoTarium offers a variety of innovative science and nature programs for teachers, students and youth. Whether you're a teacher looking for an educational field trip, an administrator implementing an inquiry-based approach to the natural and physical sciences, or a parent with a child or teen who loves exploring science and nature, the EcoTarium has plenty to offer.

Preschool and Toddler Wednesdays

Session one (story and animal): 10:30 a.m.

Session two (same story and animal): 11:00 a.m.

Drop-in craft time: 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Free with museum admission.



Enjoy storytime, craft activities, live animals and more--all for little ones aged 3 and under.

Please note that this program is for families.



The Discovery Room:

The EcoTarium has a dedicated space for preschool-aged children and adults to play, create and investigate science and nature.

The Alden Digital Planetarium:



Featuring Digital Light Processing technology from Sky-Skan, Inc., the EcoTarium's digital planetarium uses images from NASA and the Hubble Space Telescope to create a three-dimensional solar system projected onto a 40-foot dome. With immerse surround sound technology from Bose, the planetarium offers a 360-degree, multi-sensory experience.

$5 per person (plus museum admission)

The EcoTarium offers special events throughout the year, including an annual Earth Day Celebration, Great Pumpkin Fest and A Christmas Journey holiday program for young children.