Address
2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA 01376
- This page, Great Falls Discovery Center, is offered by
- Department of Conservation & Recreation
Great Falls Discovery Center
Details
Overview
The Great Falls Discovery Center features exhibits illustrating the natural, cultural, and industrial history of the Connecticut River Watershed and Turners Falls. Engaging wildlife habitat dioramas are fully accessible and child-friendly. The center is a preserved historic paper mill building, admission is free and open year-round. Ongoing public programs, cultural events, and community gallery are offered. Four acres of open lawns surround the center with picnic tables and colorful flower gardens.
Hours
Sunday:
10:00 am-5:00 pm
Tuesday:
10:00 am-4:00 pm
Wednesday - Saturday:
10:00 am-6:00 pm
Closed Mondays (open Monday Holidays)
Parking
Free parking is available in the municipal lot on Second Street.
Activities
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Exhibits
Exhibits on Connecticut River Watershed wildlife and habitats -
Art Gallery
Art Gallery in the Great Hall -
Biking and walking trails
The Canalside Rail Trail offers 3.7 miles of easy riding between Turners Falls and East Deerfield along the Connecticut River. The Canalside Rail Trail is also great for walking, wildlife viewing or even a picnic.
Facilities
- Museum
- Visitor Center
- Picnic Areas
- Restrooms
- Historic Sites
- Field Trips
- Access to Canalside Rail Trail
Accessibility
- Accessible Visitor Center
- Accessible Restroom
- Accessible educational programs
- Accessible paved trail
- Canalside Rail Trail
Restrictions
- Dogs must remain on-leash on the grounds of the Center
- Service dogs only inside the Center
- No alcohol
- No littering
More info
All Activities
- Scenic Views
- Picnicking
- Flower gardens
- Dinosaur track trace fossils
- Cultural events
- Educational programs
- A self-guided Turners Falls Historic District Downtown Walking Tour
- A self-guided Geologic Walking Tour of Turners Falls
- Turners Falls Area Birding Guide
