The Children's Museum

180 Mohegan Dr, West Hartford, Connecticut 06117 USA

Closed Now

Opens Mon 10a

Independent
Credit Cards
Accepted

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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.

Reviewed by
Ruchika M.

January 15, 2022

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

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Darya S.

April 27, 2024

I hate to give a museum two stars, but this one is just not one that I would recommend. It's just sad. First of all, they said that with my museum pass, another ticket would be half off, but upon... Read more

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Kemani S.

May 04, 2024

I was so excited to take my four year-old here as I have taken his older brother when he was young but not to this location saying I was disappointed is an understatement $30 for me and my four... Read more

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