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Connecticut Children's Museum

Name: Connecticut Children's Museum
Address: 22 Wall Street, New Haven, CT, 06511, US
Telephone: (203) 562-5437

downtown New Haven, New Haven, CT

Small New Haven children’s museum with hands-on exhibits for ages 2 to 10 and public hours later in the week.

Plan This Visit

Best for

best for ages 2-10

Hours

Thursday 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Visit style

museum exploration

Birthday parties

Available

Profile

Strong profile coverage

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Editor's Take

A better fit for curious kids who like hands-on stations and pretend-play discovery more than climbing-and-slide play.

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Best Fit

Best For

Toddlers through around age 10
Families who prefer learning-forward interactive play
Parents looking for a nonprofit museum experience downtown

Less Ideal For

Kids seeking a big climbing structure or trampoline park
Families wanting daily all-week access
Visitors expecting a large-scale entertainment venue

At a Glance

Venue type

Kids activity center

Age groups

ToddlersPreschoolersBig kids

Play features

Pretend playSensory playMuseum exhibits

Birthday party options

Birthday parties

Visit options

Open playClasses or events

Price range

Budget

Toddler-friendly

Yes

Operator type

Nonprofit

Play model

Mixed open play + classes

Supervision model

Caregiver supervised

Max recommended age

Under 13

Structured classes or guided programming

Yes

Plan Your Visit

Hours

Thursday1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Friday1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Saturday12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Age RangeOfficially designed for children ages 2-10

Visit StyleMuseum visit with hands-on exhibits and discovery stations

Public HoursOpen to the public Thursdays and Fridays 1pm-5pm, Saturdays 12pm-5pm

Pricing Snapshot

Admission$10 for children over 12 months and adults

Last Admission4:00pm

About the Venue

The Connecticut Children's Museum is a hands-on New Haven museum built around interactive exhibits rather than a commercial play structure. Families come for themed rooms, exploratory play, and a more learning-forward visit that still gives younger kids room to move. It is especially well suited to toddlers through early elementary ages who enjoy pretend play, discovery, and museum-style stations.

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