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!
A group of volunteers from the East Lyme area created the Niantic Children’s Museum (then called the Children’s Museum of Southeastern Connecticut) in 1992. The Museum was formed to provide interactive, creative learning experiences for young children and their families who either visit or live in one of the area’s towns and communities. Now in our 28th year, the Museum’s mission remains true, while exhibits and programming have gone through several recent renovations and re-designs to address the changing needs of today’s families and children.
Buy a membership for your family, or give as a GIFT that keeps giving all year long. With special discounts at the Museum Shop, free guest passes, discounts on parties, and more, you’ll have a full year of fun and excitement!
Read a special message from our Executive Director, Holly Cheeseman.
Get regular news and updates by visiting our blog and see what the Children’s Museum has in store!
Great distraction for small children. There’s not enough for older kids, but for 5-and under it’s a very nicely kept little museum with some neat hands-on exhibits and puzzles. We loved the beehive! For the long drive with the under 5 set from NY to Cape Cod, this is a perfect spot to stop for a couple hours. Nice ice cream afterwards up the street.
