Connecticut Science Center | Capitol Planning Region, CT
About this class
Families love how the kids seem to forget about their screens and dive into hands-on science fun—just a heads-up, you might end up spending way longer than planned!
Reviews
Eric Jageman
We planned a New England vacation for the family where we were going to visit all of the states. The only science center we have ever been to was our one back home in Pittsburgh. We wanted to experience what another state and cities science center was like so we put this on the agenda to surprise the kids. It just so happens the day we planned on spending the day at the science center was the same day of the Hartford marathon. We eventually found our way to the science center, but it was a challenge. The science center itself was amazing! The kids really loved all of the exhibits and the building was stunning! We ended up spending the whole day here. We even ate in the cafeteria, which we enjoyed. It’s sufficed anyhow. We’re glad that we put this on the agenda and would recommend visiting if you’re in the area and have kids.
Posted on: July 03, 2025
Bert T.
Well, it's a decent place to visit and keep the little one entertained. All of the exhibits keep us pretty busy. I do have a couple of issues with this place though. One, enough with the "they/them" nonsense. Not all of us subscribe to that way of thinking. Two, the place is severely understaffed and should designate certain days to schools and camps only, or make toddler Tuesday an every week thing. Today there were hoards of kids from several camps visiting; which is all good, but they were incredibly unruly and chaotic. They shouldn't have been brought to the science center, they should've been taken to Lake Compounce. They were throwing things, running, playing tag, and hide and seek. I saw only one staff member, by the wind machine, constantly reminding them not to run. Their chaperones were pretty much useless. Rather than enjoying our time exploring the exhibits, I spent most of the day either shielding my little one from rogue runners or trying to avoid the camp groups altogether. And these were much bigger kids. I don't think I'll be visiting any time soon. Management really needs to get a better grip on things, or at the very least, make toddler Tuesday a frequent thing. Oh, here's a picture of what I'm talking about.
Posted on: July 11, 2025
Siva R
Good place for kids, for sure they will enjoy and easily they can spend five hours
Posted on: May 14, 2025
Meghan Amaya
Such a fun and cute museum! This museum tailors more to kids but me and my boyfriend are big kids and had a great time! I also signed us up for the butterfly exhibit. I thought we would be able to have a guided experience but it was just a room for you to see the butterflies in their mock natural habitat.
Posted on: January 29, 2025
Trent
Our experience overall was very positive. There were many diverse science activities that would interest children, teens, and adults. The exhibits ranged across disciplines of physics, chemistry, geology, and engineering. The staff were all very friendly and parking was convenient but did cost.
Posted on: November 29, 2024
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