Acton Attractions
Located 40 kilometers (25 miles) northwest of Boston, Acton (pop. 19,000) features numerous examples of historic architecture including well preserved Hosmer, Faulkner and Orchard Houses. In and around Acton are 21 Conservation areas including the Acton Arboretum, Nashoba Brook, Pratt's Brook and Great Hill.
The Discovery Museums consist of The Children's Discovery Museum and The Science Discovery Museum. Housed in a early 1900's Victorian house the Children's Discovery museum features hands on exhibits for toddlers and pre-school children. The Science Discovery Museum is aimed at school age children, with educational and entertaining interactive displays.
Hours:
June 21 to September 5: 9am-4:30pm
September 6 to June 20: 9am-4:30pm; Closed: Mon
Always closed on: American Independance Day (July 4), Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
Tips: Combination tickets available for both museums.
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