Discovery Museum is a hands-on museum for families that blends science, nature, and play. The museum and its Discovery Woods accessible outdoor nature playscape and giant treehouse blend the best of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) learning on a beautiful 4.5-acre campus abutting 180 acres of conservation land in Acton, MA, about 20 miles west of Boston. The entire campus is accessible. Online ticket reservations are recommended; walk-ins cannot be guaranteed. All exhibits are hands-on, low-tech, open-ended, and interactive, to encourage play, exploration, and experimentation by all. Discovery Museum received a 2024 IMLS National Medal for Museum Service, the nation's highest honor for museums.