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Connecticut Science Center
Science Center
250 Columbus Blvd
Hartford, CT 06103
USA
41.764904° North, 72.6694° West
Office phone: (860) 520-2150
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History
Description
With more than 165 hands-on exhibits, a 3D digital theater, four educational labs, and daily programs and events, the Connecticut Science Center offers exploration for children, teens, and adults. From physics to forensics, geology to astronomy, visitors have the sciences at their fingertips.
Costs
The Connecticut Science Center does not own nor operate the parking garage. They recommend bus parking at an open lot down the street – As of 2019, it costs $10 per bus, which can be paid in cash or credit card at the automated pay station.

If you have chaperones that choose to drive themselves, there is a parking garage underneath the building available for an hourly rate of $3 for the first hour and $2 for each additional hour. (2019 rates)
1 adult per 24 students at no charge for all activities — all other adults will pay the same rate as students.
More info here: https://ctsciencecenter.org/education/field-trips/resources/

2019 prices
General Admission (required) -- $11
Early bird group registration $8 per student.
Add a 3D Movie -- $6
Add a Stage Show --$6.50
Add a 20 minute Butterfly Encounter Program -- $6
Add a 45 minute Exploration Lab -- $7.50
Add a 60 minute Exploration Lab -- $9.50
Appropriate ages
There are many different programs/events for many different age groups.
An 8:1 student to chaperone ratio is required for groups bringing grades K-7, and a 12:1 ratio is required for groups bringing grades 8-12.
Dates and times
Monday – Friday 9AM–4PM
July and August, or September-June weekends: 10AM–5PM.
Related web sites
Connecticut Science Center https://ctsciencecenter.org
Connecticut Science Center, Field Trip Resources https://ctsciencecenter.org/education/field-trips/resources/

Photos

Sports Lab at the Connecticut Science Center in Hartford
Sports Lab at the Connecticut Science Center in Hartford
Photo credit:Photo by Jllm06, Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license.
This entry last modified 2019-09-06 16:04:11

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