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Connecticut Museums Guide
Find big fun in all shapes and sizes at free museums for kids in Connecticut! Photo courtesy of the Eli Whitney Museum
Free Museums in Connecticut To Visit with Kids
Many of Connecticut's best museums and cultural attractions are free for kids!
The
The "New Bruce": Kid-Friendly Changes to Bruce Museum in Greenwich, CT
Big changes are coming to Greenwich's beloved Bruce Museum!
Can you get help to a
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.
On sensory-friendly days, kids can enjoy activities with a quieter, calmer touch. Photo courtesy of the Connecticut Science Center
Sensory-Friendly Programs at Connecticut Museums and Attractions
Enriching experiences in a low-stimulation environment.
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.
Take a walk through one of the dinosaur halls at the American Museum of Natural History in New York.
Top Children's Science Museums Across the US for Families
These top STEM spots are worth planning a family vacation around.
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Historical Museums around Connecticut
Can you get help to a
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 
Sloane Stanley Museum and Connecticut Antique Machinery Museum
Is there a museum that is within close proximity to your home or perhaps that you drive by every... 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 
Kids touch the gentle rays at the Touch Tank Exhibit. Photo courtesy of New England Aquarium
Boston's New England Aquarium with Kids: Must-See Attractions, Special Programs, and More
Find out our tips for making the most out of a visit with kids to the New England Aquarium, a... READ MORE 
On sensory-friendly days, kids can enjoy activities with a quieter, calmer touch. Photo courtesy of the Connecticut Science Center
Sensory-Friendly Programs at Connecticut Museums and Attractions
Enriching experiences in a low-stimulation environment. 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 
T-Minus One Hour: Museums Worth the Trip from CT
We've put together a list of some travel-worthy attractions just outside Connecticut's proverbial... READ MORE 
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Sledding is a key part of a fun winter for Connecticut kids
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Connecticut Winter Activities Guide
Discover all the best things to do with Connecticut kids this winter, with Mommy Poppins'... READ MORE 
Indoor spots offer plenty of adventure in Connecticut. Photo courtesy of Urban Air.
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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 
Find the best taquerias in Connecticut with Mommy Poppins' family restaurant guide
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Connecticut Restaurant Guide
If you're looking for somewhere to eat with the kids around CT, we have you covered. From... READ MORE 
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Sports Centers, Gyms, and Fun Zones for Connecticut Kids
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One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish! Let's go fishing in Tot Town. Photo by Kelly Patino
Visiting the Stepping Stones Museum in CT with Kids: What To Know Before You Go
Explore one of Fairfield County's best family attractions for young kids! READ MORE
The
The "New Bruce": Kid-Friendly Changes to Bruce Museum in Greenwich, CT
Big changes are coming to Greenwich's beloved Bruce Museum! READ MORE
Mystic Aquarium offers Connecticut kids a remarkable look at sea life! Mystic Aquarium photo by Jocelyn Sherman Avidan
Visiting Mystic Aquarium with Kids: What You Need To Know Before You Go
Explore our guide to one of Connecticut's top family attractions! READ MORE
Find big fun in all shapes and sizes at free museums for kids in Connecticut! Photo courtesy of the Eli Whitney Museum
Free Museums in Connecticut To Visit with Kids
Many of Connecticut's best museums and cultural attractions are free for kids! READ MORE
Connecticut kids get hands-on fun for free this summer! Photo courtesy of the Mystic Aquarium, Facebook
Free Admission for Connecticut Kids: Over 100 Museums Participate this Summer
Free admission begins July 1 at these top Connecticut spots. READ MORE
The Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center opens your eyes with curious perspectives.  Photo by Jennifer Coe
Exploring the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center with Kids
Take the family on a journey through Native culture and history! READ MORE
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