Great Falls Discovery Center

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2 Avenue A
Turners Falls, MA 01376
Housed within a complex of old paper mill buildings in Turners Falls, Massachusetts, the Great Falls Discovery Center's exhibits show the natural, cultural, and industrial history of the Connecticut River watershed. The Center's four acres of colorful gardens and open lawn nestle into a bend in the Connecticut River to provide a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere and the perfect place for fun and learning. Inside the main building, walk-through dioramas show the plants, animals, and landscapes of this 410-mile-long river from its source near the Canadian border, through forests and farms, past villages, towns, and cities, all the way down to Long Island Sound. A timeline indicates the impacts of human habitation on each environment over time and suggests safeguards to keep the watershed healthy and useful for all-people, plants, and animals-that live here together. The Center's charming Great Hall is a former machine shop, with a high ceiling, brick walls, and large windows. Free admission.

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5.07 reviews
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Andrea C.
3/12/2025

Came across this place as two cyclists passing through. Karen, who was sitting at the front desk, was excited to tell us about the place and teach us something new about the region. Beautiful and...

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Margot B.
11/26/2022

It's great for a quick visit with kids. Some of the displays are at little ones eye level and they can see under the water. Helpful park ranger type people who work there love to chat about the...

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Aviva S.
2/24/2019

This is a fave spot to bring my toddler. An hour or two of fun - for free! Great community resource.

Brandice L.
11/23/2019

Nice little history center situated right on the water! The canalside rail trail is a wonderful place to take a stroll along the water! The little Main Street is next door and there's a few cute...

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Kathleen M.
12/21/2008

My nieces really like this discovery center. It is in a new building and still shiny. The location is amazing, right on the earth embankment of one of the Connecticut River dams. It looks down...

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