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                                Winter Hours

            Tuesday - Saturday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

                             Sunday 11:00 am - 4:00 pm


The Museum remains closed on Monday's except when our area schools observe a closing for a Monday holiday. As a result the museum will be open on Monday February 20th.

The remainder of the museum and all scheduled programs will be available as scheduled for your enjoyment. We thank you in advance for your patience.

 

Hands on Science fun, learning, and discovery happens every day here at The Children’s Museum.  Don't miss Calvin and Hobbes, our new baby fennec foxes and daily animal demonstrations lead by our talented UTC Wildlife Sanctuary staff and daily shows in our digital planetarium lead by our Staff Astronomers.  Click here for the daily schedule.

Admission Fees (effective Saturday January 14, 2012)


Adults

$13.75
(Regular Planetarium Show Included)

Children (2-12)

$12.75 (Under Age 2 Free)
(Regular Planetarium Show Included)

Seniors (63+)

$12.75
(Regular Planetarium Show Included)

Members of

Free General Admission
(Regular Planetarium Show Included)

Premium Planetarium Show

$3.00
With Paid and TCM Member Admission

Reciprocal Members Includes:

  • Association of Science and Technology Centers, Passport participants ASTC
  • Corporate Members
  • Library Pass Holders
  • Promotional Pass Holders

Free - Touring Only

$5.00 Each Planetarium Show


Join us for touring, demos, and an exciting program in our Travelers Science Dome at the Gengras Planetarium. Make it a fun filled day!

ASTC

ASTC Reciprocal Members: Free-Touring ONLY

A $5.00 show fee, for each reciprocal member, is charged for tickets to shows in the Travelers Science Dome at the Gengras Planetarium.

  • Free admission is granted to the two adults named on the card and up to two children under the age of 12 residing in the household.
  • Please Present an ID and Valid membership card
  • The Children’s Museum does adhere to the Association of Science and Technology Center’s policy that restricts members of ASTC Museums located within 90 miles, from free admission.
  • Please note The Children’s Museum, West Hartford, no longer participates in the reciprocal program through the Association of Children’s Museums. Members of museums participating  in the ACM program may inquire at our admissions desk for details on ticket fees and options for membership at The Children’s Museum, West Hartford.

 

Holidays

The Children’s Museum is OPEN and observes the holiday and vacation schedule on the following holidays:

Columbus Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Weekend
(Friday - Sunday)
1/2 day Christmas Eve
Christmas Vacation
New Year's Day

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
President's Day
Winter Vacation
Good Friday
Spring Vacation
Summer Vacation (June 29 – August 31)

The Children’s Museum is CLOSED on Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and Easter Day.

Wheelchair access is limited to outside entrances. There are no elevators or ramps in the Children's Museum.

Prices and hours are subject to change without notice.

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