We came here using a library pass that gave us 50% off two adult tickets and two children tickets…read more Our total entry fee cost $42. Without the library pass, we would not have visited and a visit would not have been worth the full price for us based off what we saw during our time there. The EcoTarium main exhibits has some great interactive parts for children. Our favorites were in the third floor, building bridges, watching rats run on a wheel, looking at various rocks, etc. The bottom floor which holds musical instruments from many different countries and an indoor gym play area was fun to explore as well. This floor leads out to a dinosaur statue mini park where you can eat snacks, see other animals, check out the cafe and walk down to the train station and outdoor playground and sand station. I was surprised you needed to pay extra ($7) to ride the train. The tickets are expensive enough to pay extra on top of that seems greedy. But, we were grateful to have free access to the outdoor playground which our kids loved - especially the mud kitchen!

Follow the instructions to science and technology. Let's explore !…read more Our nations majestic bird greets you as you walk down a path from the parking lot . The parking is plentiful and free! As you walk this beautiful place it's divided between different animal paths and eco systems! You will learn visual and physical features from each habitat. Make sure and enjoy the experience that has been created to show how these creatures interact and exist in their surroundings . They maintain well funded environment by individuals that care for the animals. Thank you for this opportunity. If you're a local to the area the yearly pass would benefit greatly . Make sure and visit the gift shop for a souvenir. Until the next time.

This is a hidden gem in Shrewsbury! Maintained and operated by Harvard University, this is a…read morehistorical home of General Artemas Ward (commander in chief before George Washington took over the reins.). The tour guide Bill is a fountain of knowledge and keeps the FREE guided tour at a good pace. You get to go to many different rooms and its not at all boring. Parking is available in the driveway and please book a tour before going as it has limited hours.

Surprising FREE piece of history in the burbs. Came by while helping the son with his homework…read more Bill, our tour guide, is a retired middle school teacher, who delivers a "no bull" and informative tour, in this Harvard University preserved abode. Worth the visit.

Wow! Love the new seating...we remember the old school wood chairs. Fortunately the old time…read moreprices are the same. Popcorn was only $1.

Love to come here very affordable for date night.But tonight was probably the last date night for…read moreus.Couple sat behind us and talk thru most of the movie,even after we gave them gestures to be quiet.Come to find out it's the owners friends! You'd think they would be more considerate.

Staff were so friendly, welcoming and so insightful. I love when tour guides are so passionate and…read moreare engaging. Would highly recommend!! I forgot to add they have great pieces in their museum and a memorial section for all of those officers who lost their lives

The people leading the tour were very nice. The museum is also great for kids because they hand the…read morekid a radio and they will have to answer, also the kids can do a scavenger hunt and get to put on a Massachusetts state police hat. The museum also has great things on display and just is a very great place in all and I highly recommend it.

Outstanding opening with live artillery (Brown's Company) and flint-lock firings. This was all I…read moreaddition to some great docent work within the museum itself!! Please do not miss this gem of history moments from Route 395!

A MOST excellent tour today, Filled with fun facts, entertaining banter and our family…read morehistory--This Family of America was born here-- where our government developed, was fought for and ever evolving from--straight up from the floor boards....I enjoyed walking where Washington walked, -wondering whose DNA might still be on me right now---I remain amazed !!! Thank you--Cam and Greg for saving this treasure trove of American History!

I have had several custom framing jobs done there, a couple straight forward, one rather…read morecomplicated. The results have been excellent, very fine workmanship and attention to detail. Extensive selection of wood frames. Owner and employees are friendly and helpful. A bit on the pricey side, but here you truly get what you pay for. They also do very good restorations of old damaged photographs.

We were in town for a memorial service and had a million little requests. James and the crew here…read morewere super helpful. We needed cards printed--no problem. We needed a small booklet printed and bound, oh and could we have it by tomorrow? No problem. And at a very reasonable price! These guys are very knowledgeable and super friendly.

Great new space! I also requested a study space online to work remotely and it was a great…read moreexperience with privacy and wifi available

Churches town halls…read moreand libraries The Upton Library is indeed an impressive building. Huge, bulky and very imposing. It looks far more like a church than a library but that isn't exactly surprising since it was originally built as a church way back around 1870. I'm not sure why but for some reason the town hall moved in the building in 1884 and the other parts of the large building were used for various other things throughout the years. Finally in 1972 the town decided the building would be a good place for a library and all the books and other library stuff were moved in. The second floor houses a fine local museum and storage spaces. The library is a fun place to walk around both on the outside and in. Definitely a very cool building with lots of cool stuff inside. Lots of nice places to relax and read or do some serious work. The library also has all kinds of programs including, music, art and crafts and tons of children's activities. Plenty of room to do pretty much whatever you want. The museum part upstairs was closed when we went but the very kind, funny and spunky librarian got the key and let up go up there for a quick look. We didn't linger because we didn't want to become to intrusive. A very, cool library with a very, very cool librarian. This is the classic New England library that has history, charm, ambiance and one very cool librarian working there. A place worth visiting even if it didn't have any books.

After checking out several other local framers in the area I'm glad that I finally ducked into…read moreGaston's. As an artist I can tell that this shop is run by fellow artists, the framing examples on their walls are gorgeous and they have a visible workshop in the back. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for beautiful and unique work. They have an impressive stock and were the most down to earth, hands-on framing shop I've visited near Worcester. The woman working there helped me find an elusive mat board I was looking for, completely saving my upcoming art show! Where other shops offered to order it and overcharge me for an entire sheet, she had just enough in stock to sell me the exact amount I needed.

Two years ago I had three giclee prints made at Gaston Art & Frame. I was not able to sell them at…read morethe time and they were in storage for some time. When I resurrected them to present them to a shop, they were refused because of chips in the print. Nothing had happened to cause those chips; it seemed the inks had simply peeled off. I was devastated. With much trepidation I returned to Gaston Art & Frame with the prints. This was my only and last resort. I showed the Mr. Gaston the giclees and explained the circumstances. Much to my relief and gratification he agreed that there had been problem with the print process or the canvas two years ago and said the words I thought I would never hear: that he would do them over. Two years later! Gaston Art & Frame stands by their work! I picked up the prints a week later. They are perfect. Thank you!