Connecticut Science Center, Martin Luther King Jr. Day

🚀 ALL SYSTEMS ARE GO FOR HANDS ON FUN

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with an extended weekend filled with fun, exploration, and discovery for all ages! From Saturday through Monday, everyone pays kids’ price for admission, making it easier than ever for families and friends to come together and create unforgettable memories. Don’t miss this opportunity to make the most of the long weekend while saving on admission for the whole family.

THREE DAYS OF FUN ACTIVITIES:

• Out-of-this-World Adventures: Explore our brand-new Exploring Space exhibit gallery, where you’ll embark on an intergalactic journey of discovery.
• Last Chance to Play: Take a last trip through the Forest of Illusions and enjoy one final skate on our beloved sock skating rink before they close to make way for an exciting new experience opening in March.
• Special Space Event – Space Foundation Community Day (Saturday Only): Meet two real-life astronauts and dive into hands-on space activities that will ignite curiosity and excitement for all ages.

👩‍🚀 AN OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD FAMILY EXPERIENCE

Blast off into an unforgettable day of discovery and adventure. Meet legendary astronauts Dr. Kathryn “Kathy” Thornton, a NASA trailblazer who helped save the Hubble Space Telescope, and Scott “Kidd” Poteet, the SpaceX pilot shaping the future of commercial spaceflight. Immerse your family in the wonders of space with hands-on STEM activities like rocket building, robotics, and gravity experiments, plus a deep dive into the Europa Clipper mission. Explore interactive exhibits, witness cutting-edge space science, and spark curiosity for all ages. It’s an out-of-this-world experience you won’t want to miss.

A DAY OF DISCOVERIES:

• MEET LEGENDARY ASTRONAUT: Dr. Kathryn “Kathy” Thornton, a NASA trailblazer with four spaceflights and over 975 hours in space, including 21 hours on spacewalks | Presentation 1:30-2PM | Meet & Greet 2-3PM
• MEET LEGENDARY ASTRONAUT: Scott “Kidd” Poteet, A retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel and the SpaceX spacecraft pilot for the Polaris Dawn mission, a landmark commercial spaceflight in 2024 | Presentation 10:30-11AM | Meet & Greet 11AM-12PM
• STEM ACTIVITIES: Build and launch rockets, explore robotics and gravity, and dive into the fascinating Europa Clipper mission.
• UNIQUE EXPERIENCES: Enjoy engaging educational activities to inspire curiosity and passion for STEM fields.
• INTERACTIVE LEARNING: Experience the latest in space science and technology through exhibits and hands-on demonstrations.
• EXPLORE: Our NEW Exploring Space exhibit gallery

EVERYONE PAYS KIDS’ PRICE JANUARY 18-20 | ALL ACTIVITIES ARE INCLUDED WITH GENERAL ADMISSION OR MEMBERSHIP