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Location
Best time
Visit on Saturday afternoons (around 1 PM) to enjoy the museum with moderate crowds. The museum currently operates Saturday 12-5 PM only, so plan accordingly.
Visitor tip
Don't miss the Goodnight Moon room - it's a standout exhibit that resonates strongly with young children who are familiar with the classic book, making it worth prioritizing during your visit.
Visitor tip
Children ages 2-9 will find the most value in theme-based rooms like the Music Room and Mathematics Room. Tailor your route based on your child's interests, as exhibits are designed around Multiple Intelligences theory.
About Connecticut Children's Museum
Hands-on educational exhibits for kids in math, music, linguistics, nature & city environments.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Children's Museum
- Philosophy
- Theory of Multiple Intelligences
- Location
- New Haven, Connecticut
- Offerings
- Interactive exhibits, field trips, birthday parties
What visitors say
I enjoyed visiting the children's museum with my 8yr old. We were the only ones there an hour and 30 mins before they closed. The ladies at the front desk were sweet and informative for my 1st visit. There's 2 floors and both floors…
Our toddler genuinely enjoyed parts of the visit and was happy to explore the space; however, there were moments when she appeared somewhat underwhelmed. We had anticipated that there would be other children around her age to encourage…
Awesome children’s museum in New Haven! It’s $10 per person for everyone more than one year old. They are currently only open Saturdays from 12-5pm. We went around 1 pm and it wasn’t super busy. The best part was the Goodnight Moon…
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Did You Know?
- The museum's exhibits are designed based on the Theory of Multiple Intelligences, with themed rooms including music, mathematics, linguistics, and nature environments for ages 2-9
- The museum features a 'Goodnight Moon room' that recreates the famous children's book, allowing visitors to experience the illustrated room in real life
- The museum operates on a limited Saturday-only schedule (12-5pm) according to recent visitor reports
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