Connect with Us
- © 2022 Niantic Children's Museum | Niantic, CT. All Rights Reserved.
Where discoveries are made & fun just happens!
News & Updates
Stay up-to-date with news and information from the Children's Museum of Southeastern Connecticut
Filter By Category
Little Scientists: Rain Cloud
June 4, 2020 · SPARK
A classic Museum weather activity that teaches about rain and clouds. Messy level: 2 (5 = Super messy. 1 = Not messy at all.) Materials […]
Read More »
The Museum’s Super Secret Bubble Recipe
June 3, 2020 · SPARK
When we’re doing our Bubblicious off-site programming at events, schools and libraries, we’re often asked for our super secret bubble recipe. Well, wait no longer […]
Read More »
Little Scientists: Walking Water
June 1, 2020 · SPARK
A colorful but simple experiment that uses common kitchen items. Messy level: 1 (5 = Super messy. 1 = Not messy at all.) Materials Clear […]
Read More »
Little Artists: Color Pattern Game!
May 31, 2020 · SPARK
Put that leftover egg carton to good use by making a fun matching game out of it! Messy level: 1 (5 = Super messy. 1 […]
Read More »
Let’s Find It: Flower Color Scavenger Hunt
May 29, 2020 · SPARK
Miss Donna is taking us on a woodland flower adventure today! Go on your own flower adventure with our Flower Color Scavenger Hunt! Download and […]
Read More »
Little Chefs: Crabby Croissant
May 26, 2020 · SPARK
Take breakfast to an adorable level with this cute crab croissant made with fruit and love! Messy level: 1 (5 = Super messy. 1 = […]
Read More »
Honoring Memorial Day: Egg Carton Poppy Wreath
May 25, 2020 · SPARK
In war-torn battlefields, the red field poppy was one of the first plants to grow. The red flower is now a symbol for Memorial Day, […]
Read More »
PopLab: Mason Jar Butter
May 24, 2020 · SPARK
How long does it take to make your own butter? We partnered with our friends at the Niantic Farmers Market (opening June 18) to find […]
Read More »
World Turtle Day
May 23, 2020 · SPARK
Happy World Turtle Day! Now our Mister Rogers is not a turtle. (He’s a tortoise.) But he’s never one to shy away from any excuse […]
Read More »
Little Scientists: Milk Carton Bird Feeder
May 22, 2020 · SPARK
Miss Donna is taking us on another cove adventure to see baby birds! Go on your own birdwatching adventures in your own front yard by […]
Read More »