Connecticut Science Center

Connecticut Science Center How do you get people interested in science? Engage them! From physics to forensics, geology to astronomy, visitors have the sciences at their fingertips.
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With more than 150 hands-on exhibits, a state-of-the-art 3D digital theater, four educational labs, plus daily programs and events, the Connecticut Science Center offers endless exploration for children, teens, and adults. The implications for Connecticut's science education are promising. The Science Center offers exciting tools to help educators and parents bring textbooks to life. Creating unfo

rgettable experiences with science motivates students and visitors of all ages to enthusiastically embrace science at school, at home, and in their communities. With an attraction of this magnitude and exhibits rivaling the most unique in the world, the Science Center is Connecticut's premier destination for informal science learning and is well on its way to becoming the state's foremost STEM resource.

Is there a better feeling than when a butterfly chooses to hang out with you? 🦋🥹Just a little Butterfly Encounter magic....
08/31/2026

Is there a better feeling than when a butterfly chooses to hang out with you? 🦋🥹

Just a little Butterfly Encounter magic. Experience it for yourself on your next visit to the Connecticut Science Center.

Just one final week of summer hours! We are open daily 10AM-4PM now through September 6. Starting September 7 the Scienc...
08/30/2026

Just one final week of summer hours! We are open daily 10AM-4PM now through September 6.

Starting September 7 the Science Center will be open Wednesday-Sunday, 10AM-4PM.

🧠✨ Step into the Invention Dimension! Create, build, and test your own creations at CT Science Center. 💡
08/28/2026

🧠✨ Step into the Invention Dimension! Create, build, and test your own creations at CT Science Center. 💡

📚✏️ Welcome back to school!To all of the students, teachers, and families getting ready for a new school year—we're wish...
08/27/2026

📚✏️ Welcome back to school!
To all of the students, teachers, and families getting ready for a new school year—we're wishing you a year filled with curiosity, discovery, and unforgettable moments. Whether you're celebrating the first day of kindergarten, your final first day of senior year, or any milestone in between, we hope this school year is your best one yet!

We hope to see many of you throughout the school year—whether it's on a class field trip, during one of our traveling programs, or exploring the Science Center with your family on the weekend.

08/26/2026

You came to the Science Center with the kids and somehow ended up just as invested as they are. Consider this your sign to go with the flow. 🌊

Start planning your next trip at the link in our bio.

Late summer blooms in the gardens 🌷
08/24/2026

Late summer blooms in the gardens 🌷

End your work week on a high note because today we have free Love Science T-shirts for the first 100 kids through the do...
08/21/2026

End your work week on a high note because today we have free Love Science T-shirts for the first 100 kids through the door. A new school year calls for a new fit. Rock your love of science with an exclusive Connecticut Science Center tee—and start the year in scientifically good style.

Love Science t-shirts are avaialbe for the first 100 kids today only, Friday, August 21, 2026. First come, first served; size not guaranteed. While supplies last.

08/21/2026

Step inside The Hive, our new larger than life honeycomb climbing experience, and discover what life is like from a bee’s point of view! Young explorers can crawl through tunnels, move “pollen” from place to place, and work together just like a busy bee colony.

Before the backpacks come out and school bell starts ringing, squeeze in one more summer adventure and come experience Kidspace Outdoors!

Link in bio to start planning your next adventure.

📸 Picture this: Your kid has the BEST birthday party of the year… and you barely have to lift a finger. 🎉🔬Yep, you can h...
08/19/2026

📸 Picture this: Your kid has the BEST birthday party of the year… and you barely have to lift a finger. 🎉🔬

Yep, you can have both! Celebrate at the Connecticut Science Center for a birthday packed with big discoveries, hands-on fun, and plenty of WOW 🤩 — without the party-planning stress.

🎂 Fall party spots are still available! Tap the link in bio to book your celebration today.

🦈 Don’t think we’ll ever get tired of this view… 👀And if you haven’t experienced Sharks for yourself yet—what are you wa...
08/18/2026

🦈 Don’t think we’ll ever get tired of this view… 👀

And if you haven’t experienced Sharks for yourself yet—what are you waiting for?!

Go face-to-face with some of the ocean’s most fascinating predators (without actually getting in the water 😅) in an immersive experience the whole family can sink their teeth into.

🦈 Come face-to-face with life-sized shark models
🦷 Check out ancient fossils
🌊 Dive into immersive experiences
🙌 Get hands-on with interactive exhibits
🤯 Separate shark FACT from shark FICTION

And the sharks themselves? They’re pretty jaw-some.

Meet the massive prehistoric megalodon, discover a tiny shark that GLOWS IN THE DARK, and explore the incredible adaptations that have helped sharks survive for hundreds of millions of years.

You’ll discover how they hunt, how their super-powered senses work, why they’re so important to our oceans—and why these incredible animals deserve a lot more love than their reputation suggests.

So grab the family, head to the Connecticut Science Center, and come see what’s lurking beneath the surface. 🌊

🦈 Sharks is here now—don’t miss it! Link in bio to start planning your next visit.

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Hartford, CT
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