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


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

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


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


Wilton Historical Society and Heritage Museum

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


Kellogg Environmental Center & Osborne Homestead Museum

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


Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden

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


The Lockwood Mathews Mansion Museum

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


National Helicopter Museum

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


The Military Museum of Southern New England

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


The Bruce Museum

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


Sono Switch Tower Museum

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


The Keeler Tavern Museum

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


Danbury Railway Museum

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


The Barnum Museum

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


The Norwalk Museum

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


New Britain Museum of American Art

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


Bush Holley Historic Site

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