Wild About Winter Vacation Week
Sunday, December 27, 2026 · 10:00 AM EST · EcoTarium · Worcester, MA
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Wild About Winter Vacation Week Dates: December 26—December 30, 2026 Time Museum is Open: 10:00 am–5:00 pm, Open Mon 12/28 Celebrate the wonders of winter at the EcoTarium! Find fun and beauty in these short winter days as we investigate snowflakes; explore hibernation shelters; experiment with the cold; and have fun exploring, creating, and learning! Program Schedule: ● 11:00 am — Science Discovery: Winter Story Time ● 11:45 am — One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure (Planetarium full-dome movie)* ● 12:30 pm — Science Discovery: A Chill in the Air ● 1:15 pm — Astronomy Live! Satellites: A Space Oddity (Educator-led program in the planetarium)* ● 2:00 pm — Astronomy Live! Tour of the Solar System (Educator-led program in the planetarium)* ● 2:45 pm — Science Discovery: Snowflake Symmetry ● 3:30 pm — Birth of Planet Earth (Planetarium full-dome movie)* ● 4:15 pm — Afternoon Astronomy Ongoing Activities — 10:00 am–4:00 pm ● Winter Tracking ● Ice Fishing ● Hibernation Station ● Build a Winter Shelter Get Tickets There is always something new happening both on our grounds and inside the museum building. For maximum fun, experience one of our daily planetarium programs*, check out our amazing exhibits, and get up close to our resident otters*! * Requires a separate ticket that is not included with admission.
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