The Discovery Museum & Planetarium

The Discovery Museum has three floors of hands-on science fun with High-Definition movies, and daily Planetarium shows, all included with admission to the museum. Their first class educational programs and Connecticut's only Challenger Learning Center make the Museum a can't-be-missed attraction, for classes, camps, and kids everywhere.

Address: 4450 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT
Tel: 203-372-3521

Maritime Aquarium

At The Maritime Aquarium, get close to sharks, seals, otters, sea turtles and other animals native to Long Island Sound and its watershed. Kids love the supervised Touch Tank and Ray Touch Pool, and make imaginary fun in the Ocean Playspace. Plus: “African Penguins” special exhibit open through December 2010.

Address: 10 North Water Street, Norwalk, CT
Tel: 203-852-0700

The Garbage Museum

Address: 1410 Honeyspot Road Extension, Stratford, CT
Tel: (203) 381-9571