✨ Happy New Year! ✨ 2024 brought us so many unforgettable moments, and we’re thrilled to see what 2025 has in store! 🎉 Kick off the new year with some family fun at the Science Center! We’re OPEN today from 10 AM to 4 PM. Don’t miss the chance to start your year with curiosity and adventure. See you soon! 🚀
Connecticut Science Center
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
Hartford, CT 1,887 followers
Inspiring lifelong learning with experiences that explore our changing world through science.
About us
How do you get people interested in science? Engage them. The LEED-Gold certified Connecticut Science Center, located in downtown Hartford, sparks creative imagination and an appreciation for science by immersing visitors in fun and educational hands-on, minds-on interactive experiences while maintaining an environmentally conscious presence. Serving more than 2 million people since opening in 2009, the Science Center features more than 165 exhibits in ten galleries and a range of topics, including space and earth sciences, physical sciences, biology, the Connecticut River watershed, alternative energy sources, Connecticut inventors and innovations, a children’s gallery, and much more. Other features include four educational labs, a 200-seat 3D digital theater, function room, gift store, and ongoing events for all ages. The Science Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing science education throughout the state of Connecticut and New England, providing learning opportunities for students and adults of all ages, and engaging the community in scientific exploration. With an attraction of this magnitude, exhibits rivaling the most unique in the world, programs with the potential to become national models, partnerships with a range of educational organizations, and involvement from global business leaders and benefactors, the Science Center is Connecticut's premier destination for informal science learning, and is well on its way to becoming the state's foremost Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) resource. The Connecticut Science Center is also the home to the Joyce D. and Andrew J. Mandell Academy for Teachers, offering powerful Professional Development for educators. More information: www.CTScienceCenter.org or 860.SCIENCE.
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http://www.CTScienceCenter.org
External link for Connecticut Science Center
- Industry
- Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Hartford, CT
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2009
- Specialties
- Exhibits, Education, 3D Movies, Entertainment, Teacher Professional Development, Outreach, Science Technology Engineering & Mathmatics Education, Non Profit, Vacation Camp, Field Trips, Catering, Event Venue, and Tourist Attraction
Locations
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250 Columbus Blvd
Hartford, CT 06103, US
Employees at Connecticut Science Center
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Xan Marie McGivney (she/her)
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Keith Miller
Design leader at YouTube, Board Trustee at Connecticut Science Center
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Sean Nadeau
Vice President, Marketing & Digital Experience | Connecticut Science Center
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Patricia Faulds
Vice President of Programs and Visitor Experience at Connecticut Science Center
Updates
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Now is the perfect time to ignite a child’s passion for STEM! The Connecticut Science Center is committed to making science, technology, engineering, and mathematics accessible to every child in our community. Research shows that hands-on STEM experiences not only improve classroom performance but also encourage collaboration, critical thinking, and the pursuit of STEM careers. As we work to transform our exhibits and expand opportunities like KidSpace Outdoors and new digital platforms, your support is vital. Will you join us in inspiring the next generation of innovators? Make a gift today and help us create transformative STEM experiences for children and families across Connecticut! Make a gift before the end of the year at https://lnkd.in/eQ-Fb53N.
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Inspire a ❤️ for science! Today is the perfect day to help open a child’s eyes to the world of STEM! At the Connecticut Science Center, we are passionate about providing every child with access to enriching science, technology, engineering, and math experiences. Research shows that STEM activities boost classroom performance, foster teamwork, and inspire lifelong learning. As we prepare to enhance our exhibits, create new experiences, and expand our outreach, we need your support to make it all happen! Consider making a gift today and be a part of changing lives and igniting curiosity in children across Connecticut. Together, we can build a brighter future through the power of STEM! Make a gift at https://lnkd.in/eQ-Fb53N.
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As we approach the holiday week, we wanted to update you all on our hours of operation during those dates. For a full list of our hours, please visit our website - https://lnkd.in/eQ-Fb53N.
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A big thank you to Zygo for their incredible support in helping us develop engaging live science programming for our brand-new Exploring Space exhibition! Thanks to your partnership, kids and families will have the opportunity to dive deeper into fascinating space-related topics, sparking curiosity and a love for STEM. Your commitment to bringing important STEM topics to students is truly out of this world, and we’re grateful for your dedication to inspiring the next generation of innovators and explorers.
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3…2…1…. We have liftoff! Today, we cut the ribbon on our brand new Exploring Space Gallery here at the Connecticut Science Center. Joined by Mayor Arunan Arulampalam, Lt. Governor Susan Byzsiewicz, Chairman of the Board Len Wolman and Dave Kametz of Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), Matt Fleury President & CEO of the Connecticut Science Center cut the ribbon on our largest permanent exhibition remodel since opening. Come see it for yourself- Member Preview will be tomorrow (12/12) and Friday, 12/13. Exploring Space will open to the public on Saturday, December 14. Link in bio for all of the details and stay tuned for more sneak peaks into this re-imagined space. Supported by: The Barnes Group Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense The project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum & Library Services with generous support from the State of Connecticut Department of Economic & Community Development.
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Yesterday we had the privilege of hosting students from around the state for our last STEM Career showcase of 2024. A huge thank you to all of the companies who came to interact with students and share more about their STEM careers with them. Companies present included Collins Aerospace, ESPN, General Dynamics Electric Boat, University of Connecticut (Institute for System Genomics, Department of Physics, Department of Chemistry), Professional Women in Construction Connecticut Chapter, QuantumCT, Radiall, Sun Life, The Zoo in Forest Park and Education Center. If you are interested in learning more about the STEM Career Showcases planned for 2025, please visit CTScienceCenter.org.
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