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Connecticut Museums Guide

Gawk at historic aircraft in an open-air hangar. Photo courtesy of the New England Air Museum
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...
Can you get help to a "neighboring village" in an hour or less? Photo courtesy of the Institute for American Indian Studies
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 "neighboring village" in an hour or less? Photo courtesy of the Institute for American Indian Studies
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 
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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 
Kids touch the gentle rays at the Touch Tank Exhibit. Photo courtesy of New England Aquarium
A Trip to 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 

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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
Family Sports Centers and Fun Zones READ MORE 

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Free Admission for Connecticut Kids: Over 100 Museums Participate this Summer
Free admission begins July 1 at these top Connecticut spots.READ MORE 
Exploring the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center with Kids
Take the family on a journey through Native culture and history! READ MORE 
Guide to Visiting the Yale University Art Gallery with Kids
Should you really take your four year old to a gallery? The answer is yes, you should.READ MORE 
Free Admission for Kids at Connecticut Museums and Attractions
Many of Connecticut's best museums and cultural attractions are free for kids!READ MORE 
Connecticut Trolley Museum Lights Up Smiles All Year Long
The Trolley Museum has Pumpkin Patch rides, a holiday tunnel of lights, and more.READ MORE 
The Best Children’s Museums in the US: Museums Worth Planning a Vacation Around
Did your favorite children's museum make the list?READ MORE 
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