Attractions - Museums


Earthplace

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


Maritime Aquarium

At The Maritime Aquarium, get close to sharks, seals, river otters, sea turtles and other animals native to Long Island Sound and its watershed. Kids love the supervised Touch Tank and Ray Touch Pool. Plus: special exhibits “Meerkats” (so cute!; through February 2012) and “African Penguins” (through December 2010).

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


Stamford Museum & Nature Center

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


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


The Military Museum of Southern New England

Address: 125 Park Avenue, Danbury, CT
Tel: 203-790-9277


Wilton Historical Society and Heritage Museum

Address: 224 Danbury Road, Wilton, CT
Tel: 203-762-7257


National Helicopter Museum

Address: 2480 Main Street, Stratford, CT
Tel: 203-375-5766


Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden

Address: 28 Deveau Road, North Salem, NY
Tel: 914-669-5033


Bush Holley Historic Site

Address: 39 Strickland Road, Cos Cob, CT
Tel: 203-869-6899


The Barnum Museum

Address: 820 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT
Tel: 203-331-1104


The Bruce Museum

Address: One Museum Drive, Greenwich, CT
Tel: 203-869-0376


The Lockwood Mathews Mansion Museum

Address: 295 West Avenue, Norwalk, CT
Tel: 203-838-9799


The Keeler Tavern Museum

Address: 132 Main Street, Ridgefield, CT
Tel: 203-438-9953


New Britain Museum of American Art

Address: 56 Lexington Street, New Britain, CT
Tel: 860-229-0257


Kellogg Environmental Center & Osborne Homestead Museum

Address: 500 Hawthorne Avenue, Derby, CT
Tel: 203-734-2513


The Norwalk Museum

Address: 41 N. Main Street, Norwalk, CT
Tel: 203-866-0202


Danbury Railway Museum

Address: 120 White Street, Danbury, CT
Tel: 203-778-8337


Sono Switch Tower Museum

Address: 77 Washington Street, Norwalk, CT
Tel: 203-246-6958
Email: info@westctnrhs.org