We’ve been livin’ for….CousinTwin adventures! Today’s was to the @ctsciencecenter (which we also did for their first birthday last year!) There was a ton to explore, these are just a few highlights (a deep dive into that water room coming soon!) Thanks @ctkidspassport for the discount!
#connecticut #childrensmuseum #science #toddleractivities #familyfun
Something beautiful is taking root at KidSpace Outdoors 🌿✨
Thanks to the generous support of White Flower Farm (@whiteflowerfarm ), our new outdoor experience will feature vibrant native plants and pollinator-friendly gardens that create the perfect backdrop for exploration, play, and discovery. As families stroll along the new nature boardwalk, they’ll be surrounded by colorful blooms, sensory experiences, and spaces designed to help children connect with the natural world in new ways. 🦋🐝🌼
These gardens won’t just look beautiful; they’ll help bring KidSpace Outdoors to life as a space for curiosity, movement, and hands-on learning. We can’t wait to welcome you outside this summer.
Presented by: Mandell Braunstein Family
Your next field trip looks like this! 🚌 🚌 🚌
Whether you’re a library, after-school program, camp, parks & rec department, Scouts, or any youth-serving organization, we’ve got exciting, hands-on STEM experiences just for you! Tailored to your size, budget, and needs 🔭
Come explore with us at the Science Center, or let us bring the adventure straight to you! From ready-to-go programs to fully customized experiences, we’re here to spark curiosity, inspire learning, and make science unforgettable ⭐️
This family-friendly event features hands-on activities, live demonstrations, & interactive experiences that highlight how people across Connecticut are rethinking the way we live, build, & care for our environment!! 🫶🏻
ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
🌱 Plant Sale Purchase vegetable plants grown right here at the Connecticut Science Center and start your own green space at home.
🌼 Family Gardening Help plant Four O’Clocks in our Rooftop Garden as part of the Michaela’s Garden Project. Presented by the Petit Family Foundation
🔍 Plant Detectives Explore the Science Center and see how many native plants you can find along the way.
🐦 Beak Buffet Test how different bird beaks work in a hands-on activity and learn how human choices impact wildlife.
🌿 Be an Ecologist Observe, record, and reflect on the natural world just like a scientist in the field.
🦋 Nectar Navigators Follow pollinators on their journey and discover how they help ecosystems thrive.
♻️ The Dirt on Composting Learn what composting is, why it matters, and how to do it at home, including a look at a working worm bin.
🌸 Seed Ball Making Create your own seed balls to take home and grow plants that support pollinators.
Explore the event & purchase tickets at ctsciencecenter.org/event/make-it-grow
Happy Mother’s Day! Thank you to all of the hard-working moms in our community helping to raise the next generation of thinkers, innovators, and scientists 🤍🧪
Ditch the brunch today and give Mom the gift of science, smiles, family time, and a whole lot of hands-on fun, with FREE general admission for all moms!! 🌸
Grab tickets here! ctsciencecenter.org/tickets
*Today only 5/10
IT’S SHARKS OPENING WEEKEND 🦈😱🌊
May 9th & 10th, be one of the first 200 kids to enter the exhibition and receive a special shark-themed giveaway!! ✨
Here’s what you can expect for Sharks opening weekend:
🌊 Join special guest educators from the Maritime Aquarium for hands-on learning and fascinating shark facts (10AM-2PM)
🦈 Walk among a “parade” of life-sized sharks, from ancient giants like megalodon to modern-day species stretching across the gallery
🎥 Feel like you’re underwater with massive projection screens and immersive media of sharks swimming all around you
🦴 See real fossil casts and prehistoric shark relatives that reveal how these animals evolved over hundreds of millions of years
🧠 Explore a life-sized interactive shark model and discover how its anatomy works, from jaws to regenerative teeth
⚡ Test your senses in hands-on interactives that show how sharks hunt using electroreception and other “super senses”
🌊 Dive into global habitats, from coral reefs to the deep sea, and match sharks to where they live around the world
🪞 “Become a shark” with a digital mirror experience that transforms you into different species
Presented by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, Wondr Nation, Liberty Bank, and ProHealth Physicians, part of Optum. Organized by the American Museum of Natural History.
We’re so excited to officially introduce KidSpace Outdoors 🌿☀️
Opening this summer, this brand-new outdoor extension will nearly double the size of our current KidSpace, bringing even more opportunities for young learners to climb, explore, discover, and play in nature-inspired ways.
Highlights of KidSpace Outdoors include:
🐝 A giant interactive honeycomb hive play area
🧗 A multi-level climbing structure inspired by birds and nature
🦋 Butterfly and pollinator discovery zones
🌱 A sensory garden boardwalk with native Connecticut plants
🎵 Outdoor musical instruments designed for collaborative play
🔍 Hands-on STEM experiences focused on insects, ecosystems, and the natural world
Designed especially for younger children (6 and under), KidSpace Outdoors encourages curiosity, movement, imagination, and exploration through play. We can’t wait to welcome you outside this summer. 🌼
Presented by: Mandell Braunstein Family
"A filmmaker forges an unusual friendship with an octopus..." 🐙✨
Experience the breathtaking beauty of an Academy Award-winning documentary, MY OCTOPUS TEACHER, on the big screen.
As part of @scienceonscreen , we’re pairing this stunning film with expert scientific insight.
@trinitycollege Psychology Professor Dr. Elizabeth Casserly will lead a conversation on interspecies communication and what relating to such a fascinating creature can teach us about our own humanity.
Whether you're a science buff, a marine biology enthusiast, or looking to learn something on a Saturday afternoon, this is for you.
📍 @ctsciencecenter
🗓️ Saturday, June 13, 3 PM
$6-12 (discount for RAW members, seniors, & students)
🔗 in bio for tix
This screening is part of Science On Screen, an initiative of the @thecoolidge , with major support from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.
This screening series is supported by our media sponsor, @ctpublic .
We can’t stop thinking about last Sunday night… 💫
The @geekybridalshow , presented by @lovelongandprosperphotography , brought incredible energy to the Connecticut Science Center—and yes, the chemistry was undeniable.
Couples explored immersive galleries, took in skyline views, and experienced firsthand how our space transforms for weddings and celebrations that feel anything but ordinary.
Because the real magic? It’s in the details.
🍽️ Elevated cuisine from our exclusive partner, David Alan Hospitality Group (@davidalanhospitalitygroup )
✨ Thoughtful, intentional event design
🔬 A one-of-a-kind setting with infinite possibilities for your specific vision
Weddings here don’t just look different at the Science Center, they feel different. Ready to make your event a little more whimsical? Let’s talk.
Special thank you to @davidalanhospitalitygroup and @tanya.bookmarkedweddings for their incredible partnership in bringing the night’s designs to life!
#CTWeddings #ScienceCenterEvents #GeekChicWedding #EventDesign #HartfordEvents WeddingInspo
We had a blast at the @ctsciencecenter this past Sunday providing food inspiration for the attendees of the @geekybridalshow
Feeding your guests isn’t just about making sure they are fed, it’s about the experience too! We took some of our most popular stations and made them into a themed experience to enjoy while eating delicious food. #catering #hospitality #creative #food #experience
Mother’s Day is almost here! Take the whole fam to the Science Center where Moms get in for free all day 5/10 😊 🎟️ 🌸
Spend the day out and about in our exhibits where everyone can learn something! 💡
