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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!
Upcoming Events at Niantic Children's Museum
Planet Earth Preschool
Planet Earth Preschool
Planet Earth Preschool
Planet Earth Preschool
Recent News
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…
Read More »Niantic Children's Museum News - November 2023
Museum Classes Together Time: Make Way for Winter Classes start November 14 Turkeys, fall leaves, and a snow day! Get ready for the winter with our series of activities, sensory bins, and crafts themed around the end of autumn and the start of…
Read More »Niantic Children's Museum News - October 21, 2023
Hallow-eek! at the Museum Calling all ghouls, goblins, princesses and everything in between. Join us for some Halloween-themed crafts, demos and hands-on fun during Hallow-eek! at the Museum. Wear a costume on any of these days to receive $1 off…
Read More »Niantic Children's Museum News - September 26, 2023
New Class Available! Knights & Princesses Classes start October 13! Dive into a medieval time of magic and mayhem. Create your own coat of arms, helmet or crown, sword or scepter. Build a castle and battle the fiery dragon or mix up some…
Read More »Niantic Children's Museum News - June 1, 2023
See what's new at the Museum! Explore our new exhibit Nano Imagine and discover a world you can't see! We're back from Shutdown Week and look what we have! Join us to imagine and discover the nanoscale world – a world so tiny it’s…
Read More »Be A Kid Again Online Auction Now Open!
Our Be a Kid Again Online Auction is now OPEN! 50 items to bid on! With more to be announced! Click below to register, view auction items or donate! Auction bidding will be open until the end of our gala on Sept. 8, 2023. Please note: You do not…
Read More »Niantic Children's Museum News - Summer Science Continues in August!
CT Summer at the Museum Program The CT Summer at the Museum is back and invites Connecticut children age 18 and under plus one accompanying Connecticut resident adult to visit participating museums free of charge. Tickets must be reserved online…
Read More »Niantic Children's Museum News - June 30, 2023
Summer Hours are here! Our previous email forgot to include Monday in our summer hours. We wanted to make sure you knew that there are more days to come and play! See you this summer! CT Summer at the Museum Program The CT Summer at the Museum…
Read More »Niantic Children's Museum News - June 30, 2023
Summer Hours are here! Tuesday-Saturday 9:30am - 4:30pm Last admission at 4pm Closed on July 4th Happy Independence Day! CT Summer at the Museum Program The CT Summer at the Museum is back and invites Connecticut children age 18 and under plus…
Read More »Niantic Children's Museum News - June 15, 2023
Summer Museum Hours STARTING JUNE 19 Monday-Saturday 9:30am - 4:30pm Closed Sunday Last admission at 4pm. Museum Events Sensory-Friendly Evening: Beach Day Friday, June 16, 5-7pm Join us for a special evening, which is free for families with…
Read More »Niantic Children's Museum News - June 1, 2023
Summer Museum Hours Starting Soon Tuesday-Saturday 9:30am - 4:30pm Closed Sunday & Monday Starting June 19 Monday-Saturday 9:30am - 4:30pm Closed Sunday Last admission at 4pm. Museum Events First Friday Dollar Night Friday,…
Read More »What's Happening This February At The Niantic Children's Museum
Museum Events Groundhog Day Thursday, Feb. 2 | 9:30am-4:30pm Whether our groundhog friend predicts six more weeks of winter or the early arrival of spring, come celebrate Groundhog Day at the Museum! Children can make a fun groundhog craft in…
Read More »Niantic Children’s Museum's : Countdown to Noon returns to East Lyme Community Center
Niantic (Dec. 19, 2022) – After two years of being hosted virtually, the Niantic Children’s Museum’s and East Lyme Parks & Recreation's family-friendly New Year's Eve event, Countdown to Noon, is returning to the East Lyme…
Read More »Niantic Children's Museum - December 2022
Museum Holiday Hours Tuesdays-Saturdays 9:30am – 4:30pm Sundays & Mondays Closed Saturday, Dec. 10: Closing early (3pm) for the Niantic Light Parade. Saturday, Dec. 24: Open from 9:30am-1pm on Christmas Eve. Monday, Dec. 26: Open…
Read More »Niantic Children's Museum - November 2022
Museum Hours Tuesdays-Saturdays 9:30am – 4:30pm Sundays & Mondays Closed Museum Open on Veterans Day November 11 Museum Closed November 23-24 Last admission at 4:00pm. Museum Food Drive November Food Drive for…
Read More »October At The Niantic Children's Museum
Museum Events First Friday Dollar Night! Friday, Oct. 7, 5-8pm An affordable Friday night at the Museum due to the generosity of Electric Boat Employees Community Service Association. $1 per person over 1 year old. Cat Refugees Saturday,…
Read More »Niantic Children's Museum : Be A Kid Again Online Auction Now Open
Our Be a Kid Again Online Auction is now OPEN! More than 45 items to bid on! With more to be announced! Click below to register, view auction items or donate to our Gala Goal! Auction bidding will be open until the end of our gala on Sept.…
Read More »Niantic Children's Museum - Summer at the Museum: August 2022
CT Summer at the Museum Program The CT Summer at the Museum is back and invites Connecticut children age 18 and under plus one accompanying Connecticut resident adult to visit participating museums free of charge. Tickets must be reserved online…
Read More »Niantic Children's Museum : Summer at the Museum
The CT Summer at the Museum is back and invites Connecticut children age 18 and under plus one accompanying Connecticut resident adult to visit participating museums free of charge. Tickets must be reserved online for this program and are only…
Read More »Niantic Children's Museum Shutdown Weeks, May 2-16
We’re making some Museum improvements next month!
The Museum will be closed from May 2 to May 16 while we install new carpet and more! We will resume regular Museum hours on Tuesday, May 17.
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