Exhibit Runs August 29, 2026 – January 10, 2027
Museum Open: 10 am – 5 pm
(Closed Mondays)
The EcoTarium is excited to announce their newest traveling exhibit, Big League Fun. Come to the official opening and ribbon cutting on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 11:00 am and be among the first to experience this exciting new interactive exhibit!
Visitors will explore the exciting world of baseball in Big League Fun! This highly interactive experience utilizes hands-on simulations of game activities, baseball trivia and more to expose visitors to the sport and the math and science that are an essential part of it.
Exhibit Highlights:
- Batting Cage
- Pitching Coach
- Concession Stand
- Running Challenge
Visitors Will Explore:
- The science of pitching, calling, strikes, and balls
- Baseball trivia challenges
- Deciphering managers’ signals
- Calculating statistics
- Traditions such as songs and tailgating
The Big League Fun exhibit will be sticking around until January! Come check it out anytime or join one of the daily planetarium programs*, take a ride on the seasonal Worcester Railers Explorer Express Train*, and get up and close to their resident otters*!
* Requires a separate ticket that is not included with admission.
This exhibit is included with admission to the EcoTarium.
Big League Fun was created by Betty Brinn Children’s Museum. The tour of Big League Fun is presented by Minnesota Children’s Museum. All rights reserved.
Images Courtesy of EcoTarium
EcoTarium
222 Harrington Way
Worcester, MA
About The EcoTarium
The EcoTarium is New England’s leading museum of science and nature, an indoor-outdoor experience dedicated to inspiring a passion for science and nature in visitors of all ages. Founded in 1825 as one of the oldest natural history museums in the country, the EcoTarium has been a leader in informal science and nature education for nearly 200 years. Highlights of the 45-acre Worcester campus include the science center with three floors of interactive exhibits, Alden Planetarium, Science Discovery programs and extensive outdoor nature trails, wildlife zoo and habitats, the seasonal railroad Explorer Express Train, and extensive outdoor play exhibit, Nature Explore®. The EcoTarium is located at 222 Harrington Way, Worcester MA 01604. Parking is free and Museum admission tickets may be purchased online. The EcoTarium is open Tuesday – Sunday, 10 am – 5 pm. For more information, visit ecotarium.org.
