Very disappointed. Staff was abrasive, and there were too many people in too much of a confined…read morespace. Was given a hard time because I had my bag in my hand and not hanging from my neck. And had a camera on me (perish the thought to have a camera at a museum), and water on the side of my bag (of course it was in my bag they never would've even known). Was there for the big celebration at Minuteman National Park and it started the day off wrong and put a damper on most of the day.

There is so much at this museum!!! You can see the largest collection of Henry David Thoreau. You…read morecan also see the complete setup of Ralph Waldo Emerson. His house is across the street and his family donated his study since they would be able to care for it and more could see and learn. WAIT! There is more. Interested in seeing one of the lanterns that was lit to notify the British were coming? Its here and in the museum.

Im bummed that it too this long for us to visit, but Im so glad we did! A very easy drive from…read moreBoston, we got there early on a fall Saturday morning. You pay your entrance fee, park your car, get your map from the giftshop and your off to explore the grounds and the art it contains. We spent about 2 hours wandering and it was such a fantastic experience. Im glad the items were tagged so we could learn more about each piece and the artist. The pictures just dont do justice to the beauty, serenity and scope of the grounds. The staff was very friendly. There is a small gift shop and café on the grounds. It never felt crowded. Will definitely be back!

My husband and I had a nice Saturday with nothing to do so we grabbed the dog, hopped in the car,…read moreand drove half an hour to this park. The park is very well organized with different walking paths to see all the art installations in order. We chose the white path, there is also a red path, but it was hot and our dog wasn't super thrilled about it. There are dog water stations all over which is fantastic. We brought his water as well for simplicity. We saw people having picnics all over the park and some taking naps. Such a peaceful location to just hang out and read or spend a quiet afternoon.

We loved the personal nature of this tour. We felt we were walking right into the past. Every…read moredetail has been so well preserved and is beautiful. The intellectual, philosophical, cultural, artistic, and academic pursuits were the clear intent of every space. The feeling found in Louisa May Alcott's writing is there in this very space. I don't know how often you get a historic home where such a large percentage of the items on display or original to the home and those who lived there. I love that they were able to preserve so many of the drawings on the walls and even bring in technology to find and preserve parts that were lost to the human eye for a time. The school out back is such a gteat structure. I love to imagine the conversations that happened in that room. Conversations that impacted so many and the thinking for decades to come. Thank you for the great experience.

Staff does an excellent job of giving the tour, and between the video and the guided tour I learned…read moreso much that I hadn't previously known. Also they've made efforts to keep as much original as possible, and they let you know what are reproductions vs. original. Definitely worth the very reasonable ticket price. Also fun to walk around the main center area of Concord, and we enjoyed the beautiful walk and the architecture on the way to the Orchard House.

Beautifully executed house by Gropius is a must see for architects or anyone interested in…read moremodernism. It is very well maintained, and the guides are well informed.

We stopped in today hoping for a tour and wow did we get a tour!!!!…read more Our wonderful docent David was beyond knowledgeable about the home and its occupants. He was a pleasure to listen to and he was extraordinarily patient as we took photos and asked questions. This is a home with some gorgeous furniture and art in the Bauhaus style. The home is artfully and thoughtfully decorated by Walter's wife and daughter after his passing. What a wonderful legacy to leave to the public who can learn and appreciate a time of simple pleasures and classic style. This is a well worth the money...it's comprehensive but still highly engaging. We found it stunning in all aspects. Highly recommend!!!

I don't have kids but I went with my mom, sister and nephew. It was so cool to see what kinds of…read morebusinesses and opportunities there are for kids to receive enrichment beyond the home & classroom (e.g. daycare). It sounds like this is a popular place in the winter given its wide range of indoor activities. It's organized very well and provides different types of stimuli for children to choose from. The staff inside support and encourage parents & guardians to utilize the Discovery Museum's facilities to the best their kids are able to. The outdoor areas & trails seemed fun, as well as the giant chair and swing set.

The Discovery Museum is a hands-on museum for families that opened in Acton, Massachusetts in 1982…read more It was founded by math teacher and naturalist Donald B. Verger. The museum blends science, natural and play. A second museum building opened in 1987. After an $8.8M expansion and renovation, the museum reopened as a single-building museum in March 2018. A 550 -square-foot tree house and accessible nature playscape were also added to the campus in July 2016. The current museum now has twice the exhibit space of the original museum and includes significant galleries for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) experiences including water, air, tinkering, design, engineering, early brain development, math, light and color, and sound. My family and I recently visited the Discovery Museum while we were visiting the area. We visited a local brewery for lunch and my wife and I were interested to see if there was a place nearby that we could take our sons. The museum came highly recommended. We're glad that we heard about it because we all had a blast. The whole campus was beautiful! There are a variety of different interactive exhibits devoted to topics such as math, airplay, water, music & sound, illusions, simple machines, light & color, and Leonardo da Vinci. My sons never wanted to leave. After exploring the museum, we all headed outside to explore the Discovery Woods. My sons really liked checking out the tree house, the nature playscape, Adventure Hill, the slap-a-phone, the outdoor da Vinci exhibits, and Bessie the Dinosaur. Overall we had an excellent experience at the Discovery Museum and we highly recommend it to families who are visiting the area!

The house was closed for the season when we visited in November, but we were able to walk and look…read morearound the outside. I had read descriptions of the home and had seen photos, but seeing it in person was so satisfying, even without going inside. There is on street parking if you want to stroll though the neighborhood and the Concord museum is right across the street from the home.

I loved this authentic, real experience. Note: this is not a perfectly funded, government-run…read morefacility. This is totally different--in a good way. First, the women who run this home are there because they love it, and they provide a real New England experience. As a Tennessean, I loved meeting them. They were helpful and knowledgeable and kind. Second, the whole place would have been recognizable to RW Emerson himself. Amazing! We even saw the robe his wife handmade for Emerson, and it was hanging there like it was no big deal! Emerson's hat was hanging on a hat hook, and the telephone case used by the family still sat by the front door. And none of it behind glass or removed from visitors. Truly remarkable! If you need a sterile, perfect museum experience, you may not appreciate this. But if you want to see something Emerson would have recognized as familiar to his own life, GO! I loved my time there, and will recommend it to everyone visiting Concord.

Very beautiful place to visit, I did not check them out but I saw a couple paths to walk on that…read morelooks well maintained. However going in the spring is your best bet to smell the lilacs and get to see all the amazing greenery!

nice scenery. not too much of a walking path or anything. the flowers smell lovely. wouldn't rush…read moreback but cool to checkout.