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

Stepping Stones Museum for Children

Learning and fun go hand-in-hand at Stepping Stones. Their exhibits and educational programs help expand a child's world by engaging them in fun, playful exploration. With four main galleries, a toddlers-only gallery and over 100 hands-on activities, Stepping Stones offers children ages ten and under plenty to explore and discover.

Address: 303 West Avenue, Norwalk, CT
Tel: 203-899-0606

Maritime Aquarium

The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk offers close-up, even hands-on experiences. Staffed touch tanks. Pet a stingray. Touch crabs, sea stars, snails and more. Get nose-to-nose with sharks, seals, river otters, sea turtles, jellyfish, frogs and more. Ocean Playspace offers respite for caregivers, fun for toddlers ages 5 and younger.

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