Connecticut Science Center Reviews

It's expensive to get in but the exhibits are great. Almost everything is interactive and kid friendly.

Great facility for kids and families. Lots of interactive exhibits and events.

Very clean and so fun. Kid friendly and educational!

To be honest- overrated. Although the building is 9 stories, only 3 of those feature exhibits. The museum in its entirety takes between 2-4 hours to explore at a slow pace. While the exhibits range in variety, they are rather lacking. In fact, many of the exhibits we visited weren't functional or were closed. Overall I would regretfully not recommend this point of interest.

The place to go with curious little kids. Lots and lots of thinks they can play with. We were there with a 3 and 4 year old so they kept themselves entertianed with the various displays. So nice we did not have to keep saying "don't touch" - instead it was "have at it". They have been here a number of times in fact we had season passes so they had a few "must do" exhibits and a few new and interesting exhibits. Finally at the end of the day we stopped at the water exhibit and had a hard time getting them to stop so we could leave and we let them play over an hour here alone. (Bring a set of dry clothes you will need them). A true place for kids!

This museum is great! I love how they have areas for just the younger kids to play with on each level. The only negative is parking. It cost $3 for first hour then $2 each additional hour to park for guest.

Great place for families... kids young or old. So much to do.

We ran out of time!!!!! This says a lot because too often there isn't enough to do at museums and we do not spend much time there. We had a great time and truly didn't have enough time to do it all, so we became members!

Excellent place. Very illustrative Some of the equipment and appliances are out of service.

Amazing displays, great learning place, and amazing hands on activities

My little brothers loved it here it was fun and you learn so many things if you are a kid of a parent

Awesome, even the teenagers enjoyed it and insisted on staying until closing

Fun olace for the family and my kids have a blast every time we go. Having the membership is worth it cause at times the price can be a little much.

What great exhibits , we had a excellent time. I love the building itself so open feeling because of all the windows. The have such great educational material. It helps you learn while having a great time.

Like other visitors I found the experience to be an interesting and fun one for my kids. However, of significance to me is that last year when we visited both my kids had unexplained rashes the day after the visit. Perplexing but not a big deal but fast forward to today and my son wakes up with a rash after visiting the center on a class trip yesterday...coincidence? Not sure...if anyone has or has had this experience please comment back. I would hope that they are properly sanitizing their interactive items.

Pricey but worth it. One of the best we've been to. But they don't participate in stcp reciprocation.

Good for kids. But bad for people who are afraid of heights

I loved the (2nd?) Floor's section on frequency! Really cool physical demonstrations of resonance and waveforms.

Generally impressed with the whole thing!

They have a teacher's discount if you show your ID.

There isn't much free parking in the area, but there is an attached garage that is reasonably priced.

Great place for children. I like the yogurt shop in back.

Butterfly exhibit wasnt worth the money. Being with 4 yr old granddaughter there was no order or politeness with the camp kids running amok. She couldnt get into interactive exhibits with waiting her turn others would just jump in with no regard to others

Nice day trip for kids with hands on activities. On the pricier side.

It is a good place to go for 2-3 hours of family fun. Though they say they have a lot of interactive exhibits but there is still a large quantity of them that require intense reading - not quite the stuff 8 to 10 year olds are looking for. The interactive exhibits are not too engaging either, except a few. We went on MLK day and all interactive exhibits were crowded. We left at 7pm and there was only one lane manned at the exit of the parking garage - led to a queue of cars backed all the way up to the 3rd floor.

Great place for kids of all ages. The butterfly exhibit is really cool (note extra charge not included in general admission). I have been as a teacher in a field trip and as parent and they always do a great job! If you are an educator the science labs you can do are amazing!

Great place for kids' day trip. Has a lot of options of activities to choose from. The kids love it.

One of my favorite museums of all time. Traveling exhibits are pretty cool to check out. Typical of museums- lots of kid stuff to do. Roof top garden has a great view of the Connecticut River valley, and the free view finder magnifies a lot! Parking in underneath garage is hourly, but decent, at $3 for the first hour, and $2 for every hour after.

Fun and interactive exhibit, beautiful building with lovely elevators! Everything in good working condition and enjoyed the visit for the cost!!!

The place definately seems geared towards younger children. So I would agree with other posts that this museum is quite lacking. The total waste of space is very noticeable especially when you travel the elevator and get the birds eye view. Many exhibits don't function as they should and with the admission prices they charge you would think there would be better upkeep. The new mind bender exhibit is a plus and found it to be one of the very few. It's worth a trip on a discount day of sorts, but until management gets a clue; just drive to Boston's science center.... much better.

Wasnt the worst experience, but it was very boring for a 4 year old boy, especially because alot of the activities mostly incorporate reading, but it would defined be nice for a 7 or 8 year old.

Amazing place for kids and parents. You can easily spend the day there. There's a ton of different exhibits and activities for all ages. exhibits are kept clean and bathrooms and clean and plentiful. They have single bathrooms as well that are equipped for kids (changing tables, step stools). Would recommend, will be going back.

First time here. It was alright. Several of the little game things weren't working properly. The website is a little deceiving regarding the area reserved specifically for young children (6 and under). It's much smaller than the pictures seem to show and there aren't as many activities as I thought there would be. Not terrible-not great. It's an hour to an hour and a half diversion, but I'm not sure it's worth it if your kids are quite young. Mine is almost three.

Wow, this place is packed with so many neat exhibits and things to learn and experience. You can touch, listen and play while learning with all ages. There's dinosaurs to how sound works to energy and lights. Great place to check out with kids or just yourself. Cant wait to go back.

This place is AMAZING there's so much to do, see & experience!! Definitely a GREAT place for Families to learn & play

Good place to bring your kids. Make sure to bring an extra set of clothes and sneakers if they play in the water area. A lot of things for the kids to do. You do have to pay for parking. They have food. Subway and frozen yogurt. Lockers for your things 50 cents. Kids store and a 3D theater. Four floors of different things to do. They also have an outside area in the summer time on the roof. Nice view from the top floor looking towards the CT river. This time they also have a butterfly experience for 5 dollars.

Event management here is so good. Well organized and a great place to learn and explore. We all love it here.

Amazing... as always! Four hours was not long enough to take part in all of the activities planned for the special event day!
Belle's storytelling was engaging.
The kids enjoyed your petting zoo with alpacas, goats, and sheep. The bounce house, bouncy horses, carnival aim game, and Dunkin Coolattas and Cosmic Candy donuts were hits. The butterfly exhibit was magical, and each kiddo left with a group picture and decorated and prepped flower pot to commemorate our lovely day. Thank you, CT Science Center and sponsors, for making our day so memorable.
Special prayers for the Petit family.

My 18 year old and I went to Connecticut Science Center today (August 31st 2019) to see the travelling Bodies exhibit. I enjoyed every minute of our visit. Its easy to find right off the highway and they have a reasonably prices garage underneath the building. I paid $13 for open to close parking. Anyway, we wanted to see Bodies last so we headed to the top floor and worked our way down. We were lucky with a beautiful warm sunny day. I imagine the rooftop garden isn't a draw in the dead of a New England winter. Beautiful views of the river and surrounding hills from the rooftop. A Subway and a Fro-Yo place for snacking down on the lobby level. Everything was priced reasonably - but you can't bring food into the exhibit so you have to finish your food before you go in.
The exhibits are geared towards kids but we found that they were interactive and not dumbed down so we both enjoyed being kids for the day and getting hands on with the exhibits. I'd say a lot of the material is lost on any kid under the age of four. The perfect age to absorb all the material but not get overwhelmed would be the 7 or 8+ crowd.
The Bodies exhibit is closing tomorrow so it wont be there. But for anyone seeing it elsewhere, it was profoundly cool. We tried to be respectful that these were real people so this was meant for reflection and education not 'Selfies with the Bodies'. Younger kids probably would be scared unless they're really mature. I did take photos but no posing with the bodies and all photos were respectful. The exhibit itself was very tasteful.
Plan to spend a day. You could rush through it but why would you? We got there an hour after they opened and left just before they closed. Took our time and saw everything. It was very quiet because school just started so there werent many kids there. I can see it being overwhelmingly loud and too crowded if there are school groups there or on a Saturday. We just lucked out with a really quiet, lovely day. Oh there is alao a butterfly exhibit and a 3D movie theater which is extra cost to the regular admission. We didnt see those two exhibits so I can't comment on that. But everything else is included in the regular admission.

Excellent place for kids to learn science in fun way.

Good place if you want to learn about stuff you can experience beautiful things.

Visited here after covid 19 re-opening. The museum's exhibits are very fascinating. There are activities for kids and parents to be at. It takes around 2 hours to complete the science center tour.. The butterfly kingdom was closed due to covid 19 restrictions. They have parking facility on timely basis.

This is where I saw the movie Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure

Friendly staff, interactive exhibits...wish there were a touch more for younger kids but great overall.

A very fun science center with many awesome and interactive exhibits! Great for all ages!

I go here frequently with my son. Great theater and exhibits. Membership is well worth the purchase. Being right downtown, there is access to nearby restaurants as well. A must for folks with kids.

Very, cool, fun, old school. Great for adults and kids.

Kids had a blast and so don't the adults. Learn lots in engaging and fun ways. Just fantastic.

Amazing interactive, educational, fun for all ages displays and activities make TCSC a must visit attraction. Prices are a bit steep and management should look into discounts for large families and folks with less disposable income. Nevertheless, this Science Center is simply superb!

We have been coming here for years- never disappoints!

Great fun family fun. Be ready to spend lots of $$$$$$.

This place has a lot to offer but it is just so expensive between the admission and the parking.

Best for family to spend great time... Best for kids and students to improve their knowledge with playing... We can get free admission around August using library pass... Inside they have subway and frozen yogurt shops, also outside food allow to ear near lift and outdoor... Nice outside kids train experience... Great theater for kids movies and documentary...

I have been coming since my son was very young. With the water play area and the lego station, i feel like he can spend all day. Now that he is older, he has been able to appreciate some of the other exhibits as his attention span grows. Highly recommend for all ages

Lots to do at the Connecticut Science Center. The design of the building alone is something to admire.

My grandkids enjoyed this place and i too thought was awesome place to create memories

I love this place, it has a lot of activities to do with or with out the kids lol it is beautiful the scenery is amazing I will definitely go again with my grandbaby he had a ball with the water and balls I had a ball with the music activities that was awesome, love it love it love it will get the annual pass

Amazing science center, even for adults. Went to see the bodies exhibit and was fascinated. Every exhibit is hands on and there is so much that you can do there! It is a ct must see.

Went to a Mardi Gras-themed Liquid Lounge event. Was fun. Lots to see and interact with, lots of freebies, you include bottle opener keychain, masks, beer samples, stickers, etc. Good fun. I'd go back for another.

Love this place can't wait to go back when it's actually open.

Really great experience today. Butterfly exhibit, forty minute movie 3d, asks lots of interesting things to see. Real bodies, space, sports and much more. The kids triple play is about $24 per child and about $3 more per adult. The parking price is between $10-$19 with 3 levels I believe. Your little ones will have a wonderful time. There's also Subway, Froyo, vending machines and a gift shop. The whole staff was nice and friendly. By the way it is really warm in the butterfly exhibit.

Came here on $5 family day. So glad we came early!.. There is so much to do.. Can't wait to come back!!

This is a beautiful building with great exhibits (both permanent and traveling). My only complaint is it's pretty much just for kids. I won't be returning but I definitely recommend it for anyone with children.

Good day trip, kids enjoyed the interactive exhibits. Not the largest science center, so you can quickly run through all the exhibits, but still fun and you can learn alot if you take your time.