Where People and Forests Meet.
Plan your visit to World Forestry Center and our Discovery Museum to explore immersive exhibits, hands-on experiences, and programs for all ages. We look forward to welcoming you to our museum in the heart of Washington Park.
Featured Exhibition
Our featured art exhibition, Forest Hope Through Innovation, is on view from March 1 - August 2, 2026 in the Discovery Museum Art Gallery.
What to Expect
Our two-story museum in the heart of Washington Park features a rotating art gallery, a five-screen immersive theater, and hands-on exhibits exploring the intersection of forests and society. We also offer year-round community programs for all ages, including monthly storytimes and crafts, artist talks, and festivals celebrating our forests.
Explore our Exhibits
Our exhibits invite visitors to explore the many ways forests shape our lives and our future. Through hands-on displays, guests journey from forest ecology and wildfire to forest management, wood products, and innovative solutions for caring for forests in a changing climate. Each exhibit is designed to spark curiosity, deepen understanding, and inspire action around the vital connection between forests and society.
Join us for an Upcoming Event
Our museum programs bring forests to life through creative, educational, and community-centered experiences. From hands-on Forest Crafts and family-friendly Forest Stories to off-campus Forest Pubs and engaging artist talks, our programs create opportunities to learn, connect, and celebrate forests together. We invite you to join us to explore, create, and connect through experiences that celebrate forests and community.
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