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About The Children's Museum
The Children’s Museum is just that - a museum JUST for children, and offers rich learning experiences across science and nature for all ages. Exploration of their multi-level museum captures imaginations and develops a sense of curiosity about the natural world, and offers learning and discovery as well as plenty of fun through the various exhibits.
Kids can explore the outdoors - indoors - in the Elementree Forest, where kids can experience a range of activities and environments, from a rural campground to a suburban backyard, with the exhibit changing seasons as the real outdoors does!
Imagination Playground is where those imaginations can just run wild, with fun, light-weight blocks that can be connected in all sorts of styles, giving kids the freedom to express themselves through play.
Not only can kids enjoy the exhibits, The Children's Museum host live animal demonstrations by their talented Wildlife Sanctuary staff, AND daily shows within their digital planetarium. Sounds pretty fun to us!
In fact, there are a number of animal exhibits they can check out, including turtles, terrapins & tortoises with real reptiles in the aquariums, and they can learn all about lizards in Lizard Lair, including their relationship with those prehistoric ancestors that we know and love.
Speaking of, Dinosaurs in your Backyard gives kids a chance to explore the dinosaurs that lived in Connecticut during the Jurassic Period, through fossils, bones, footprints and more.
Do kids, are you ready to have a day of play and learning at The Children's Museum, where the natural world comes to life indoors?
Let's go play then!
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Suggest editAdults $15.00
Children $15.00
Free Under 2 years
Last Update 2023
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The Children's Museum FAQ’s
Do they have baby facilities?
Infant backpacks are recommended, since stairs can make strollers and carriages hard to navigate. Strollers can be “parked” in the lobby near the admissions desk.
I’m Hungry! Can I get food at The Children's Museum?
The Children’s Museum offers vending machines with snack and drink options to help keep you refueled during your visit, but ensure you consume everything in the designated seating areas
Any top tips when visiting?
Check out the daily animal demonstrations and feedings when you arrive, so you can plan your play day around them!
Does The Children's Museum have a gift shop?
The Explore Store offers high quality, educational, science kits, jewelry, toys, gifts and books!
Teachers corner
They offer field trips, summer camps, science camps, and so many other learning opportunities, why not check out their website or give them a call for more information!
Do they have baby facilities?
Infant backpacks are recommended, since stairs can make strollers and carriages hard to navigate. Strollers can be “parked” in the lobby near the admissions desk.
Does The Children's Museum have healthy eating or Vegan options?
You can bring your own packed lunch if you want! Your admission is also good for a day, so if you want to step out and get something healthy in the nearby area you can, and then return!
Is The Children's Museum fully accessible?
Although they do not have elevators, they do provide access to those with special needs through outside entrances on each level. You are welcome to call ahead or ask an associate at our admissions desk to make arrangements for assistance in touring the museum.
Any additonal information?
You can have your birthday party at the museum! They have allocated birthday times on weekends, so you can just book a time slot, then enjoy the science and nature activities, plus animal friends to help you celebrate!
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