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Free Admission for Kids at Connecticut Museums and Attractions

Many of Connecticut's best museums and cultural attractions are free for kids!

The "New Bruce": Kid-Friendly Changes Coming to Greenwich, CT Museum

Big changes are coming to Greenwich's beloved little Bruce Museum, with redesigned science and...

Wigwam Escape Room: Kid-Friendly History and Adventure in Connecticut

The Institute of American Indian Studies brings a fresh twist to the escape room trend with an...

Historical Places Fun to Visit With Kids in Eastern Connecticut

Fun Educational Day Trips to Eastern CT.

Engineering Fun at the Eli Whitney Museum with Connecticut Kids

Making Things at the Eli Whitney Museum.

Sensory-Friendly Hours at Connecticut Museums, Aquariums, and Zoos for Special Needs Kids

With adjusted lights and sounds, quiet spaces, and relaxed programming, these sensory-friendly days...

Teaching through Touch: The Connecticut Children's Museum

The innovative museum created in 2001 was designed around Harvard psychologist Howard Garner's...

A Day Trip to the Yale Peabody Museum in New Haven

I find The Yale Peabody Museum in New Haven to be a wonderful day trip with my children.

Family Friendly Museums in the Hartford Area

Run through a lifesize whale, milk a pretend cow, build your own rocket, or learn about carousels...

Science, Machines and Nature Museums in Fairfield County, Connecticut

Fairfield County offers some top-notch museums when it comes to science, nature, and machines.

Top Children's Science Museums Across the US for Families

These top STEM spots are worth planning a family vacation around.

Historical Museums around Connecticut

Wigwam Escape Room: Kid-Friendly History and Adventure in Connecticut

The Institute of American Indian Studies brings a fresh twist to the escape room trend with an...READ MORE

Historical Places Fun to Visit With Kids in Eastern Connecticut

Fun Educational Day Trips to Eastern CT.READ MORE

Courage and Compassion at Harriet Beecher Stowe's House

Learn about this beloved author and how she helped change history.READ MORE

A Day Trip to the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme

Interested in a great day trip? It may seem strange, to those who don't know about Miss...READ MORE

Riding the Trolleys at the CT Trolley Museum

One of our annual Autumn trips, since my boys were young, has been a trip to the Connecticut...READ MORE

A Family Visit to the Mashantucket Pequot Museum

About an hour southeast of Hartford, nestled in an ancient cedar forest in the Foxwoods area, you...READ MORE

More CT Museums

Teaching through Touch: The Connecticut Children's Museum

The innovative museum created in 2001 was designed around Harvard psychologist Howard Garner's...READ MORE

Boston's New England Aquarium: Guide to What's New and What to Do with Kids

Find out our tips for making the most out of a visit with kids to the New England Aquarium, a...READ MORE

Sensory-Friendly Hours at Connecticut Museums, Aquariums, and Zoos for Special Needs Kids

With adjusted lights and sounds, quiet spaces, and relaxed programming, these sensory-friendly days...READ MORE

Science, Machines and Nature Museums in Fairfield County, Connecticut

Fairfield County offers some top-notch museums when it comes to science, nature, and machines. READ MORE

FREE Museum Days in the Fairfield and New Haven Area

A host of museums in Fairfield County and New Haven County offer free admission on...READ MORE

A Visit to Imagine Nation in Bristol

One of our favorite museums so far is the Imagine Nation Museum in Bristol.READ MORE

More Family Fun Guides

Connecticut Winter Fun Guide

Discover all the best things to do with Fairfield County and the Hartfield area with kids this...READ MORE

Connecticut Indoor Play Spaces & Fun Zones

Our Indoor Activity Guide is full of ideas of where to go and what to do with Connecticut Kids when...READ MORE

Connecticut Restaurant Guide

If you're looking for somewhere to eat with the kids around CT, we have you covered. From...READ MORE

Sports Centers, Gyms, and Fun Zones for Connecticut Kids

Family Sports Centers and Fun Zones READ MORE

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NYC Coronavirus Closings: Broadway, NYPL, Museums, and More

These area institutions have announced temporary closures.READ MORE

UPDATED: Coronavirus Closings at NJ Venues: American Dream, Liberty Science Center, More

More NJ venues are temporarily closing their doors.READ MORE

How To Enjoy the Norton Simon Museum with Kids

Our kids loved it so much they're begging to go back again.READ MORE

15 Fun Things to Do in Orlando With Toddlers

Here are our picks for inexpensive Central Florida activities ideal for preschoolers and toddlers. READ MORE

Little Eyes Can Spy at International Spy Museum DC

There's no hiding the fact that kids will love this newly relocated DC espionage museum. READ MORE

Visit Rescued Seals and Sea Lions for Free at LA's Marine Mammal Care Center

Visit seals and sea lions rescued from local beaches at this San Pedro facility.READ MORE