The Children's Museum
180 Mohegan Drive, West Hartford, Connecticut, United States
About the The Children's Museum
The Children's Museum, located at 180 Mohegan Drive in West Hartford, Connecticut, is a vibrant institution dedicated to provoking lifelong experiential learning and innovation among children, adults, and their communities. Through hands-on fun with science and nature, the museum aims to inspire creativity and curiosity in young minds. Visitors can enjoy interactive demonstrations, workshops, multi-sensory exhibits, and a wildlife sanctuary, as well as special events and programs. The museum also houses a unique Children's Museum Preschool that integrates science experiences into early childhood education. Nearby Roaring Brook Nature Center in Canton offers additional opportunities for animal and environmental education, nature programs, birthday parties, concerts, hiking, bird watching, and more. Whether you're a caregiver, educator, or simply a curious explorer, The Children's Museum offers a dynamic and engaging experience for all ages.
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180 Mohegan Dr, West Hartford, CT 06117, United States
Opening hours of The Children's Museum
Monday:
Day off
Tuesday:
Day off
Wednesday:
09:30 - 15:30
Thursday:
09:30 - 15:30
Friday:
09:30 - 15:30
Saturday:
13:00 - 17:00
Sunday:
10:00 - 16:00
Reviews of The Children's Museum
"If I could review 0 stars I would. It was $30 for my mother in law and I to get in with my 2 year old and 3 month old. The temporary location isn't handicap accessible which also means it's not at all stroller friendly. In the basement of an old school, I had to carry my stroller up a flight of stairs to get in the building and another to get to the "exhibits". There are 2 dinosaur rooms connected by an open door and 4 concrete stairs. I myself didn't realize there were 4 stairs there until I reached the doorway and by that time my excited toddler had already began running and tripped/fell down the first stair, getting a serious bruise under his eye and a huge knot on his forehead. EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED. Why is this place not child proofed accordingly. When I brought it up to a staff member, they gave us an ice pack and said "oh yeah that doorway doesn't stay closed" as if they were already aware of that issue. I know its a temporary location but why would you choose such a poor location and not bother to make it stroller accessible or even just SAFE for toddlers and young children which it's obviously geared towards. And the price for what was offered was ridiculous. We will not be returning after that, even once they find a new permanent location."
"Kids had fun, especially when it was time to feed the animals, other than that it has couple of rooms for the kids to play in."
"We've been coming here for 2 decades with our kids. Our youngest is finally aging up relative to this museum's audience which I'dsay is "
"I want to make something clear. My three (3) Stars rating was only because I have two kids who are 9 & 8 years old and I think this place is meant (IMO) for younger kids. It also has a limited amount of interactive features. But, the fact that it has live animals and butterfly sanctuaries is a good thing. The people who work there will guide you and answer any questions that you may have. Total time spent will be between one to one and half hour."
"Currently there just isn't enough interactive exhibits to keep your child entertained for more than 1 hour. Even then, most of them weren't very engaging. This children's museum is as if they collected old or outdated exhibits from other children's museum that were meant to be thrown away. There is an outdoor area with a caged bobcat and coyote, and what looks like a butterfly garden (which most likely won't be open during covid). The staff are super friendly, nice, and very helpful. My children did enjoy their time here, but stated they had no desire to come back."
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