Please note: As a member of a museum that is part of the Association of Science-Technology Center’s (ASTC) Passport Program, I received free admission for me and my family to the Brooklyn Children’s Museum. Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. One snowy morning in early January, we decided to make a trip […]
A New Children’s Museum on the Connecticut Scene: KidsPlay in Torrington
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2013, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it is also possible that it may not contain the latest information (like the museum’s expansion and new exhibits!). Please check Kidsplay’s website for the most recent details on ticket prices, hours, exhibits, and more. —————————————— Thank you […]
Children’s Museum of Southeastern Connecticut
PLEASE NOTE: This post was originally written in 2013. While it should still give you a great idea of the overall experience, it is also possible that some information may be outdated. Please visit their website for the most up to date information, especially for details like hours and pricing. If you notice something in this post that needs […]
Learn and Play: Kids’ Classes at the Lutz Children’s Museum
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. We love the Lutz Children’s Museum. It’s more proof that good things come in small packages. This pint-sized museum is full of fun activities for children, from a pretend (and miniaturized) Main Street to a puppet theater to a room filled with amazing animals (read Mandy’s […]
Providence Children’s Museum
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. Before we get into today’s post, I just want to wish everyone a very happy Valentine’s Day! I loved Mandy’s idea for a Valentine’s photo card, so I made one for all of our readers 🙂 Of course, while I was looking for a cute photo […]
The Connecticut Science Center
Update October 2014: This past summer, the Science Center made a few changes. They changed their admissions policy from ages 3 and under being FREE to ages 2 and under being FREE. This update was made because they added more exhibits for preschool aged children. The Science Center also changed their in-house food option from a […]
Boston Children’s Museum
For this week’s post I am venturing out of Connecticut and visiting one of our neighboring states, Massachusetts. My husband’s friend from college was going to be visiting Boston, Massachusetts with his family and we decided to pop over for a visit. The weather forecast was not good for the day we were planning on […]
Imagine Nation Museum
UPDATE 4/4/17: Imagine Nation has undergone a major redesign and renovation since our first visit back in 2012. Check out our NEW POST about this museum for the latest details. And of course, be sure to visit their website for the most up to date information, especially about things like hours and admission. 2012 POST: Cut […]
Turtles, Dragons, and Snakes, {Oh My} at the Lutz Children’s Museum
Update 2015: Classes at the museum are now FREE! Here are the details: “Members receive free admission to the museum and free classes. Nonmembers pay admission but no extra cost for class participation. Space is limited by group size and age. Arrive early and sign in at the front desk to reserve your seat in […]
Play and Explore at the Stepping Stones Museum
A few months ago, Groupon ran a deal for a four pack of tickets to Stepping Stones Museum in Norwalk. Though a trip to this museum would require a bit of a trek for me from West Hartford to Litchfield County, the museum looked pretty fun, so I knew I needed to try it out.