There is something super fun for kids when they can explore a museum and really get involved – learning, touching, playing, smelling…and at the Montshire Museum of Science they can do just that!
There is a whole world of new ideas just waiting to kids to explore and discover. Kids – do you fancy spending the day explore the bubbly bubble station? Or checking out the regions largest collection of moths and butterflies?
LIVE fish in a museum? There is here! Kids can get nose to nose with live trout, or try and solve topological puzzles, and even experience a colony of leaf-cutter ants!
At the Montshire Musuem of Science, there are more than 125 permanent exhibits, both indoors and outdoors, as well as a whole range of engaging, fascinating and educational activities and programs for kids. There are also rotating exhibitions, so if you want to visit again, there might be something new to explore!
For those little ones, there is even their own area! Andy’s Place is a special area scaled for those curious minds under 5.
Want to get out and enjoy the sun? There are over 100 acres of trails, and outdoor exhibits,as well as a Woodland Garden, Science Park, and even a walking tour of the solar system! Pretty amazing!
So who said science was boring! The Montshire Museum of Science is an incredible place for kids to learn through experimentation, and to play, create, and explore to their heart’s content! What are you going to learn first!?
Fantastic place, great for kids and adults. I just advise checking prices for admission. A little pricey if you have a large family. The cost of $58.00 for 2 adults and 2 kids is a lot for so families. It is clean,educational and lots of fun.
Absolutely wonderful. Been to nearly every place science-related place in Connecticut and a few places north, Montshire is by far our favorite. Staff is wonderful, place is always clean, exhibits are absolutely top notch. Outside activities and trails just cannot be beat.
Great place. It’s a four in one, aquarium, science exhibits, trails and water. I should have brought a bathing suit for my 2 1/2 year old daughter. She was very happy and it was entertaining for me. Definitely going back!
We weren’t sure if our 2 1/2 year old was ready to enjoy the Montshire but he had a great time and it was as much fun as I remember from when I was a kid. We’ll be back soon.
Visited it with 3 kids ages 7 through 13, all had a lot to do. In addition to indoor exhibits this museum has outdoor plaza with multiple attractions and trails on 100 acres wooded riverbank. Tons of programs that ran all day long, kids didn’t want to leave at the end of the day.
We took my son for his 2nd birthday and he had a blast! He didn’t understand why things worked, but it didn’t keep him from rushing from thing to thing, keeping him super entertained for a full day!
Tons of hands on experiments and adventures!! Great for all ages