Niantic
Connecticut
Niantic Children's Museum
The Niantic Children's Museum is an interactive, hands-on, educational place for children to try on new roles, let their imaginations soar and feel safe while exploring the world around them
With 5,000 square feet – all on one floor – and outdoor playspace, nearly all is wheelchair accessible. We engage, encourage, and challenge children from 9 months to 9 years in the arts, sciences, and world cultures.
Explore the Discovery Room featuring Kelsey’s Vision and science-based activities. Visit the Imaginative Play side where you can pilot a fishing boat, take on the role of architect with our giant foam blocks, or visit the global village and celebrate a variety of cultures. Don’t miss Toddler Land which welcomes our youngest visitors. Our outdoor area delights youngsters with a real tree house, whale drum, climbing wall, kid-sized zipline, and performing stage!
See our Exhibits page! Exhibits include Imagination Sparkers for adults looking for a bit more information to spark the children’s imagination. Many include classic children’s books to read to their child.
Older children will enjoy the “Museum Challenges” – like a scavenger hunt to explore within the museum. Adults and children can both explore a more indepth study with kits available for the Creation Station! Come ready to play…and learn along the way!
Recent News
Niantic Children's Museum Unleash Imagination - March 2025
Make Up Your Own Holiday! Enter to win and your child's creation will be celebrated at the Museum! March 26 is Make Up Your Own Holiday Day, and we’re celebrating with a contest! Shall we celebrate the wonders of waffles? Have a dino-mite…
Read More »What's Happening at the Museum in January 2025
Special Opening: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 20: 9:30am – 4:30pm Last admission at 4pm. Winter Classes are Here! Little Artists: Fashion 101 Wednesdays, Jan. 8 – Feb. 5 at 1pm Join us for this five-week class…
Read More »what's Happening at the Museum in January 2024
Winter Vacation: Wonka Week Dec. 26-29 - 10am-4pm Dec. 30 - 10am-2pm Come join us in a world of pure imagination! We will be turning our Museum into winter candy wonderland to celebrate the new Wonka movie. Join us as we do candy experiments and…
Read More »Niantic Children's Museum News - December 1, 2023
Museum Events Sensory-Friendly Evening at the Museum: Winter Fun Friday, Dec. 22 - 5-7pm Join us for a special evening, which is free for families with children on the autism spectrum or with sensory processing challenges. The Museum will be…
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