Children’s Museums in Connecticut

Explore Connecticut’s top children’s museums! Dive into hands-on exhibits, fun learning zones, and expert tips for a perfect family outing.

Ranked in Alphabetical Order

  1. EverWonder Children’s Museum – Newtown, CT
  2. KidsPlay Children’s Museum – Torrington, CT
  3. Lutz Children’s Museum – Manchester, CT
  4. Niantic Children’s Museum – Niantic, CT
  5. Stepping Stones Museum for Children – Norwalk, CT
  6. The Children’s Museum in West Hartford – West Hartford, CT

#1 EverWonder Children’s Museum

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Address: 11 Mile Hill Rd, Newtown, CT 06470
Phone: 203-364-4009

Website: https://everwondermuseum.org/
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Variety of STEAM-focused exhibits and live animals

Dedicated area for infants and toddlers

Free parking

#2 KidsPlay Children’s Museum

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Address: 61 Main St, Torrington, CT 06790
Phone: 860-618-7700
Website: https://www.kidsplaymuseum.org/
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Over 11,000 sq. ft of hands-on, interactive exhibits simulating real-life environments such as a grocery store, diner, and bank

Dedicated area for infants and toddlers

Free parking

#3 Lutz Children’s Museum

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Address: 247 S Main St, Manchester, CT 06040
Phone: 860-643-0949
Website: https://lutzmuseum.org/
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Wide selection of indoor and outdoor interactive exhibits, including an animal room full of live animals and insects

Extensive outdoor area with a pond, covered bridge, and walking trails

Free parking

#4 Niantic Children’s Museum

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Address: 409 Main St, Niantic, CT 06357
Phone: 860-691-1111
Website: https://www.nianticchildrensmuseum.org/
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Variety of interactive exhibits that spark imagination and creativity, including live animals

Dedicated area for infants and toddlers

Limited free parking

#5 Stepping Stones Museum for Children

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Address: 303 West Ave, Norwalk, CT 06850
Phone: 203-899-0606
Website: https://www.steppingstonesmuseum.org/
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Extensive interactive exhibits, including a toddler town and dinosaurs!

On-site café available

Free parking

#6 The Children’s Museum in West Hartford

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Address: 180 Mohegan Dr, West Hartford, CT 06117
Phone: 860-231-2824

Website: https://www.thechildrensmuseumct.org/
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Diverse array of science and nature-based exhibits, including a wildlife sanctuary

Offers a variety of programs and preschool

Free parking