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250 Columbus Boulevard
Hartford, CT 06103 Get Directions
(860) 724-3623
https://ctsciencecenter.org/

The Connecticut Science Center, only a ½ hour from Springfield, immerses visitors in fun and educational hands-on activities. With more than 165 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. From physics to forensics, geology to astronomy, visitors have the sciences at their fingertips.

The Science Center is centrally located in downtown Hartford with easy access from I-84 and I-91 and convenient onsite parking.

For current prices and hours of operation please visit www.CTScienceCenter.org/admission or call (860) SCIENCE [724-3623].

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Connecticut Science Center, Workshop

Connecticut Science Center 250 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT

SPECIAL HANDS-ON WORKSHOP Motoko, winner of the prestigious Parents’ Choice Award, brings the world of geometry to life through origami and storytelling. This captivating hour-long workshop will help develop focus, imagination, and spatial reasoning skills by creating intricate two- and three-dimensional objects. Participants will gain an understanding of geometric features such as angles, lines, and […]

Connecticut Science Center, Sensory Friendly Day

Connecticut Science Center 250 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT

To create a welcoming and inclusive learning environment for anyone with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and sensory processing differences, we have made several accommodations at the Connecticut Science Center on select dates during the year that we call our Sensory Friendly Days. Our dedicated staff will lower the volume, dim the lights, and limit any […]

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Everyone Pays Kid’s Price at the Connecticut Science Center

Connecticut Science Center 250 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT

Experience the future at the Connecticut Science Center on Saturday, March 9, as we unveil our exciting new traveling exhibition, Science Fiction, Science Future! Enjoy a day full of discounted family fun because everyone pays kid's price for General Admission all day. Make your way over to the Greater Hartford St. Patrick's Day Parade in […]

$19.99

Connecticut Science Center, STEM Night

Connecticut Science Center 250 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT

CAREERS IN MANUFACTURING Are you fascinated by science and technology? Do you enjoy building and creating with your own hands? A career in manufacturing might be for you! The Connecticut Science Center and the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT) invite you to attend Pathways to STEM in Manufacturing Night at the Connecticut Science Center. This […]

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Event Series Connecticut Science Center, Open February Vacation Week

Connecticut Science Center, Open February Vacation Week

Connecticut Science Center 250 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT

Embark on a thrilling expedition to the Connecticut Science Center with your family during February Vacation days when the young ones are off school. From 10AM to 4PM every day between February 17 and 25, our doors will be open to enjoy more than 165 hands-on exhibits spread over four floors, daily LIVE Science demonstrations, […]

$27.99
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Event Series Connecticut Science Center, Open February Vacation Week

Connecticut Science Center, Open February Vacation Week

Connecticut Science Center 250 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT

Embark on a thrilling expedition to the Connecticut Science Center with your family during February Vacation days when the young ones are off school. From 10AM to 4PM every day between February 17 and 25, our doors will be open to enjoy more than 165 hands-on exhibits spread over four floors, daily LIVE Science demonstrations, […]

$27.99
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Event Series Connecticut Science Center, Open February Vacation Week

Connecticut Science Center, Open February Vacation Week

Connecticut Science Center 250 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT

Embark on a thrilling expedition to the Connecticut Science Center with your family during February Vacation days when the young ones are off school. From 10AM to 4PM every day between February 17 and 25, our doors will be open to enjoy more than 165 hands-on exhibits spread over four floors, daily LIVE Science demonstrations, […]

$27.99
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Event Series Connecticut Science Center, Open February Vacation Week

Connecticut Science Center, Open February Vacation Week

Connecticut Science Center 250 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT

Embark on a thrilling expedition to the Connecticut Science Center with your family during February Vacation days when the young ones are off school. From 10AM to 4PM every day between February 17 and 25, our doors will be open to enjoy more than 165 hands-on exhibits spread over four floors, daily LIVE Science demonstrations, […]

$27.99
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Event Series Connecticut Science Center, Open February Vacation Week

Connecticut Science Center, Open February Vacation Week

Connecticut Science Center 250 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT

Embark on a thrilling expedition to the Connecticut Science Center with your family during February Vacation days when the young ones are off school. From 10AM to 4PM every day between February 17 and 25, our doors will be open to enjoy more than 165 hands-on exhibits spread over four floors, daily LIVE Science demonstrations, […]

$27.99
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Event Series Connecticut Science Center, Open February Vacation Week

Connecticut Science Center, Open February Vacation Week

Connecticut Science Center 250 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT

Embark on a thrilling expedition to the Connecticut Science Center with your family during February Vacation days when the young ones are off school. From 10AM to 4PM every day between February 17 and 25, our doors will be open to enjoy more than 165 hands-on exhibits spread over four floors, daily LIVE Science demonstrations, […]

$27.99
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Event Series Connecticut Science Center, Open February Vacation Week

Connecticut Science Center, Open February Vacation Week

Connecticut Science Center 250 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT

Embark on a thrilling expedition to the Connecticut Science Center with your family during February Vacation days when the young ones are off school. From 10AM to 4PM every day between February 17 and 25, our doors will be open to enjoy more than 165 hands-on exhibits spread over four floors, daily LIVE Science demonstrations, […]

$27.99
59159
Event Series Connecticut Science Center, Open February Vacation Week

Connecticut Science Center, Open February Vacation Week

Connecticut Science Center 250 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT

Embark on a thrilling expedition to the Connecticut Science Center with your family during February Vacation days when the young ones are off school. From 10AM to 4PM every day between February 17 and 25, our doors will be open to enjoy more than 165 hands-on exhibits spread over four floors, daily LIVE Science demonstrations, […]

$27.99

Connecticut Science Center, Women in Science

Connecticut Science Center 250 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT

OPTICS MATTER: The Different Travels of Light Join representatives from Zygo Corp for our next Women in Science Saturday program. Participants will explore how a beam of light travels through various optic lenses. This program is included with a General Admission or Membership.

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Event Series Connecticut Science Center, Open February Vacation Week

Connecticut Science Center, Open February Vacation Week

Connecticut Science Center 250 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT

Embark on a thrilling expedition to the Connecticut Science Center with your family during February Vacation days when the young ones are off school. From 10AM to 4PM every day between February 17 and 25, our doors will be open to enjoy more than 165 hands-on exhibits spread over four floors, daily LIVE Science demonstrations, […]

$27.99

Connecticut Science Center, Valentine’s

Connecticut Science Center 250 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT

Get sweet revenge with a bite this Valentine's Day with Bugs for Breakups at the Connecticut Science Center! Sponsor a crunchy critter and name it after a love-gone-wrong to watch as our animal ambassadors munch it up with gusto. Share in the delightfully wild closure as you tune in to our playful online showcase of […]

Event Series Connecticut Science Center, Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Connecticut Science Center, Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Connecticut Science Center 250 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT

We’re celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. with kids’ pricing for everyone this weekend!  Saturday, January 13, 2024 – Monday, January 15, 2024 Experience the wonders of science without breaking the bank. Everyone pays kids’ price at the Connecticut Science Center from January 13 to 15. This extended weekend promises an exciting time for the whole family, […]

Event Series Connecticut Science Center, Winter Vacation Week

Connecticut Science Center, Winter Vacation Week

Connecticut Science Center 250 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT

WE WILL BE OPEN DAILY FROM DECEMBER 26 – JANUARY 1. Instead of panicking when your children are out of school, plan a family adventure to the Connecticut Science Center. Make the most of your new membership by exploring four floors filled with more than 165 exhibits, including the exciting traveling exhibition Forest of Illusions. We have […]

Event Series Connecticut Science Center, Winter Vacation Week

Connecticut Science Center, Winter Vacation Week

Connecticut Science Center 250 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT

WE WILL BE OPEN DAILY FROM DECEMBER 26 – JANUARY 1. Instead of panicking when your children are out of school, plan a family adventure to the Connecticut Science Center. Make the most of your new membership by exploring four floors filled with more than 165 exhibits, including the exciting traveling exhibition Forest of Illusions. We have […]

Event Series Connecticut Science Center, Winter Vacation Week

Connecticut Science Center, Winter Vacation Week

Connecticut Science Center 250 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT

WE WILL BE OPEN DAILY FROM DECEMBER 26 – JANUARY 1. Instead of panicking when your children are out of school, plan a family adventure to the Connecticut Science Center. Make the most of your new membership by exploring four floors filled with more than 165 exhibits, including the exciting traveling exhibition Forest of Illusions. We have […]

Event Series Connecticut Science Center, Winter Vacation Week

Connecticut Science Center, Winter Vacation Week

Connecticut Science Center 250 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT

WE WILL BE OPEN DAILY FROM DECEMBER 26 – JANUARY 1. Instead of panicking when your children are out of school, plan a family adventure to the Connecticut Science Center. Make the most of your new membership by exploring four floors filled with more than 165 exhibits, including the exciting traveling exhibition Forest of Illusions. We have […]

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