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Museums| Official Website: National Plastics Center and Museum Location: 210 Lancaster Street, Rte. 117, Leominster, MA, 01453 map Phone:(978) 537-9529 Cost: $ |
Others to Consider: Old Sturbridge Village, Harvard Museum of Natural History, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston Museum of Science, Old Statehouse MuseumTravel back to the early days of the plastics industry at the National Plastics Center and Museum. See first-of-their-kind machines used to mass produce plastics products, ranging from toothbrushes to sunglasses and pen molding machines.
Enter the Environmental Gallery to learn how to use recycled plastics to create a wide range of products and materials. The Discovery Corner is filled with hands-on activities and a fun place for kids of all ages.
Admission
$5 per Adult
$3 per Child under 12
$3 per Senior Citizen over 65
Children under 4 are Free
Hours
The National Plastics Center is open to the general public Wednesday through Saturday from 11:00am - 4:00pm.
**For the months of July and August, the museum will be closed on Saturdays.
Directions
Via Rt 190 from Worcester and Points South or East
Rt 190 North
Take exit 7 onto Rt 117
or take Rt 495 directly to Rt 117
Follow Rt 117 West 2.5 miles after Rt 190
At first light, turn right onto Derwin St
1st Building on right, parking in rear
Via Rt 2
Rt 2 to Rt 190 South
Take exit 7, Rt 117
Follow Rt 117 West 2.5 miles after Rt 190
At first light, turn right onto Derwin St
1st Building on right, parking in rear
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