From learning about the science of soap to exploring the natural world, there’s lots to discover from the Montshire’s amazing interactive exhibits.

Creatividad Silvestre/Wild Creativity

Creatividad Silvestre/Wild Creativity

May 11, 2026

Ask, “What would nature do?” at the Montshire this summer!

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A visitor plays with a set of toy frogs that move using different kinds of cams

TOYS: The Inside Story

May 22, 2025

Treat yourself to a peek inside iconic toys and explore what make them fun!

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Two visitors investigate fog

Planetary Landscapes

January 18, 2023

Interactive sculptures designed to explore, in constantly varying patterns, the dynamic forces that shape our solar system.

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Airways Exhibit: Large flexible tubing for scarves and pompoms to fly through.

Air Works

November 1, 2022

Examine the properties of air and explore the science behind it.

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Wonder Woods is an exhibition specially designed to ignite the curiosity and support the development of the Museum’s youngest visitors—children ages 5 and under.

Wonder Woods

November 1, 2022

A space specially designed to ignite the curiosity of children ages 5 and under.

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Check out turtles and other New England based animals

Life in Local Waters

October 31, 2022

The aquariums offer an up-close view of native fish, frogs, turtles, and other aquatic creatures

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Two visitors check in on the frogs and toads

Discovering the Natural World

October 31, 2022

Learn about the world around us using the techniques scientists use to learn about nature.

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Adults make giant bubbles at the Montshire Museum of Science

Bubbles

October 31, 2022

Learn the joy, wonder, and science that can be found in just soap and water.

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Two visitors work on solving Rubik's cubes

Solve It!

October 31, 2022

Test your problem-solving skills with puzzles and games.

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Join us at the Science Discovery Lab for some great scientific investigations.

Science Discovery Lab

October 30, 2022

Take part in exciting scientific investigations.

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Two visitors experimenting with the Penny Well

Give It a Whirl: Exploring Motion

October 31, 2022

Discover the fascinating science behind movement.

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