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Historic Hudson Valley is a network of National Historic Landmarks located in nearby Westchester, including: Kykuit, (pictured) the Rockefeller estate, one of America’s most magnificent houses and gardens; and Washington Irving’s Sunnyside, the famous riverside home of the author. Details about all sites, plus tickets to Kykuit, are online: www.hudsonvalley.org
Address: Tarrytown, NY
Tel: 914-631-8200
Email: info@hudsonvalley.org
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The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk – the only aquarium devoted to Long Island Sound – presents sharks, seals, river otters, sea turtles, stingrays, jellyfish, frogs and more. Touch tanks. Seal feedings. Interpretive boat cruises. IMAX® theater shows daily documentaries and weekend Hollywood movies. Open every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Address: 10 North Water Street, Norwalk, CT
Tel: 203-852-0700
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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
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Nature-oriented fun for the whole family. Visit Natureplace, which features nature displays and hands-on natural science activities. See rescued wildlife, including bald eagles, hawks, vultures, owls and more up close. Hike the 62-acre sanctuary. Preschool program, summer camp, birthday parties, school, scout and after-school programs, and museum store.
Address: 10 Woodside Lane, Westport, CT
Tel: 203-227-7253
Email: info@earthplace.org
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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
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It is the mission of The Aldrich's curatorial department to present innovative, exciting, diverse contemporary art exhibitions and programs that focus on emerging and mid-career artists. Curators strive to offer exhibitions of the highest quality and provide opportunities for collaborative, artistic, and curatorial risk-taking that respect both artist and audience.
Address: 258 Main Street, Ridgefield, CT
Tel: 203-438-4519
Email: general@aldrich.org
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The Stamford Museum and Nature Center offers interactive exhibitions, educational programs and recreational activities. The 118-acre woodland site includes a working farm, nature center, state-of-the-art observatory with research telescope, studio art building, exhibition galleries, rental spaces, planetarium, and vast hardwood forest with five hiking trails.
Address: 39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CT
Tel: 203-322-1646
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Address: One Museum Drive, Greenwich, CT
Tel: 203-869-0376
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Address: 900 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport, CT
Tel: 203-332-5052
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Address: 295 West Avenue, Norwalk, CT
Tel: 203-838-9799
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Address: 41 N. Main Street, Norwalk, CT
Tel: 203-866-0202
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Address: 2480 Main Street, Stratford, CT
Tel: 203-375-5766
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Address: 224 Danbury Road, Wilton, CT
Tel: 203-762-7257
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Address: 132 Main Street, Ridgefield, CT
Tel: 203-438-9953
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Address: 820 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT
Tel: 203-331-1104
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Address: 56 Lexington Street, New Britain, CT
Tel: 860-229-0257
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Address: 125 Park Avenue, Danbury, CT
Tel: 203-790-9277
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Address: 39 Strickland Road, Cos Cob, CT
Tel: 203-869-6899
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Address: 77 Washington Street, Norwalk, CT
Tel: 203-246-6958
Email: info@westctnrhs.org
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