Burlington Science Center

Burlington Science Center We support the K-12 Science Curriculum in Burlington Public Schools through many resources. We provide science curriculum, materials and teacher support.

Live animal center with over 60 live animals. We hope to inspire passion for science and nature. The Burlington Science Center, part of the Burlington Public School System, was established in September,1984 by John Papadonis. Modeled after the successful Needham Science Center in Needham, MA, it was initiated in Burlington by John Papadonis. Wendy Pavlicek, the Director, has been part of the Scien

ce Center since September 2000. Sean Musselman joined the staff as a Science Specialist in Fall of 2011. Focusing on grades K – 5, the Science Center’s goals are to make Science “come-alive” for both teachers and students and to support an active Science Curriculum.

“Science is Life!”

Some of our animals need homes for the summer!
05/29/2026

Some of our animals need homes for the summer!

The Science Center tours Greenworks Recycling facility in Peabody MA. Watch the tour to see what are students are learni...
05/04/2026

The Science Center tours Greenworks Recycling facility in Peabody MA. Watch the tour to see what are students are learning during their K unto on recycling and taking care of our planet.

GreenWorks Recycling Facility by the Burlington Science Center

Calling all volunteers! The Science Center could use some help filling pots with soil for our growing challenge for our ...
04/29/2026

Calling all volunteers! The Science Center could use some help filling pots with soil for our growing challenge for our K-5 classrooms. Please message us or reach out to Mrs. P [email protected] if interested! Thanks!

Kindergarten students at Pine Glen are focused in on the baby chickens hatching in their classroom.
04/09/2026

Kindergarten students at Pine Glen are focused in on the baby chickens hatching in their classroom.

Critter up Close by BCAT: Gigi The American Kestrel
04/06/2026

Critter up Close by BCAT: Gigi The American Kestrel

Don't let its small size fall you, the American kestrel falcon is a fierce predator. Wendy Pavlicek shares some interesting facts some interesting fact about...

Kindergarten classrooms across the elementary schools are participating in chick hatching to observe how living things c...
04/02/2026

Kindergarten classrooms across the elementary schools are participating in chick hatching to observe how living things change as they grow. The incubator at the Science Center has been up and running, eggs have been candled and the eggs will be ready to be delivered to classrooms soon! All classes watched weekly videos explaining the candling and growing process and attended a chicken and egg classroom program at their schools.

Thank you to the Giaquinto Wildlife Rehabilitation Center for the lovely flowers honoring our Barred Owl Scout. We appre...
03/30/2026

Thank you to the Giaquinto Wildlife Rehabilitation Center for the lovely flowers honoring our Barred Owl Scout. We appreciate it and they sit in front of her enclosure, reminding us how beautiful and loved she was.

We are very sad to announce the passing of Scout the Barred Owl. She was an amazing educational ambassador and we will m...
03/23/2026

We are very sad to announce the passing of Scout the Barred Owl. She was an amazing educational ambassador and we will miss her very much.

Maple Sugaring is underway at the elementary schools! This experience enhances their new ELA Unit called Cycles in Natur...
03/09/2026

Maple Sugaring is underway at the elementary schools! This experience enhances their new ELA Unit called Cycles in Nature. They learn about how trees change throughout the seasons and how this tradition is connected to temperature and those changes. Students are able to tap trees, collect sap and enjoy a taste of their own home made syrup! Yum!

Gigi the American kestrel was helping manage our compost bins for kindergarten. American kestrels are North America's sm...
02/12/2026

Gigi the American kestrel was helping manage our compost bins for kindergarten. American kestrels are North America's smallest falcon. Gigi has a wing injury that does not allow her to be relased and has been an educational ambassador here for 9 years .

Address

123 Cambridge Street
Burlington, MA
01803

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 3pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 3pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 3pm
Thursday 7:30am - 3pm
Friday 7:30am - 3pm

Telephone

+17812701835

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