Our dynamic outreach programs bring the excitement of The Children’s Museum directly to schools, libraries, scout meetings, and more across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York. Whether you’re looking to save on time and travel, dealing with space limitations, or just want a unique experience on-site, our talented team of educators is ready to deliver—either in person or virtually.
With more than 50 engaging programs for grades PK–8, we offer a wide range of interactive experiences designed to inspire curiosity and a love for science. Choose from live animal encounters featuring creatures from our Wildlife Sanctuary, spectacular STEAM assemblies filled with thrilling demonstrations on chemistry, sound, electricity, flight, and more, or immersive programs like our STARLAB portable planetarium. For smaller groups, our hands-on classroom programs let students dive into topics like engineering, slime, insects, music, and forensics. We also offer science showcases featuring museum-style exhibits that explore electricity, magnets, lights, motion, and other fascinating phenomena.
Wherever you are, The Children’s Museum is ready to spark excitement and learning through science!
Schedule a traveling classroom program today! For questions or to schedule a program, contact our Registration Department or call (860) 726-4008.
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Live S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Live Animal Programs
S.T.E.A.M. Demonstrations
Wow your students with exciting S.T.E.A.M. demonstrations! Each 45-minute program can cover two mix-and-match modules or one focused topic. All formats allow you to create a customized program filled with educational demonstrations aligned with your learning goals. Choose an in-person or virtual program.
Grades K – 8
Modules: Choose Two
Focused Topic: Choose One
Family Programs
Grades K – 8
STARLAB: Traveling Planetarium
Have the museum bring the STARLAB to you. With a large all-purpose room, you can have the stars come to you, learn about stars, day and night, and stories of old used to describe what is in the night sky. Pricing and space requirements are unique, please see below.
Cost: $330 for the first presentation, discount available for multiple programs on the same day. (up to 3 additional presentations).
Program length: 45 minutes
Maximum # of Children: 30
Room requirements: A large room with a clear space of at least 25’ x 25’ with at least 12’ ceilings, access to an electrical outlet, and 45 minutes for set-up and takedown.
Early Childhood Programs
Our early childhood programs are specifically developed for children ages 3-5 and aligned with the Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards. Choose from two formats to meet the needs of your students. Our Early Childhood Live Animal Programs are presented in a circle time-style and feature live animals from our Wildlife Sanctuary. Our Early Childhood Hands-On Programs bring STEAM topics to life with their engaging center-style format. Every program is designed to spark curiosity, introduce new vocabulary, and make learning fun for our youngest learners.
