Just For Kids - Museums


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


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


The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum


The Aldrich Museum develops, implements, and evaluates programs that are inventive, challenging and timely. The Museum offers a variety of interactive workshops that help children think in new directions by focusing on the process of looking at and analyzing contemporary art. Please visit http://www.aldrichart.org/education/ for more information about education programs.

Address: 258 Main Street, Ridgefield, CT
Tel: 203-438-4519
Email: general@aldrich.org