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“Where Science and Nature Are Fun”
The Children's Museum Wildlife Sanctuary is home to more than 100 live rescued animals. Travelers Science Dome is CT's largest digital full dome planetarium, and fun with science and nature for the family or school group, scout group (we have Camp-ins!), and more. Great place for a birthday party for your favorite child. Free onsite parking, walking distance to West Hartford Center and Blue Back Square. Admission: $14.75 ages 13 and up, $13.75 for children age 2-12 and senior age 63+; free for under age 2; Join our email list for special offers and discounts! Admission includes one regular planetarium show. Open Mondays during the summer and on local school holidays. The fourth Wednesday of every month is FREE Mars Madness from 3-6pm--see our website for details.
Have been here with my son twice and he enjoyed it each time. I agree with some of the reviews that state the place looks old and somewhat dated but I didn't feel the place was filthy. My son is 3... Read more
Went there today with my 4 girls, such a calm environment full of a lot of educational stuff. They have so many little animals, and they show you how they are fed certain times of the day, which... Read more
Stopped by while I was visiting a friend graduating from UConn this weekend and absolutely enjoyed bringing my 2 kiddos! My oldest really enjoyed the snakes and turtles, as well as the toy campfire. Read more
The Children's Museum
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