Science & Ecology

Connecticut State Museum of Natural History
2019 Hillside Road, Unit 1023, Storrs, CT 06269-1023
Tel. (860) 486-4460
Promoting an understanding of the flora and fauna of New England, and especially of the region’s natural history, to enhance public awareness of the archaeological and natural world and its vulnerability. 

Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority
211 Murphy Road, Hartford, CT 06114
Tel. (860) 247-4280
The Temple of Trash, a working recycling facility with a gift shop that sells recycled items; guided tours available. 

Copernican Observatory and Planetarium
1615 Stanley Street, New Britain, CT 06053
Tel. (860) 832-3399
A large public planetarium with evening shows for adults and children and a Saturday afternoon show for children.

DEP Fish Hatchery
A PDF file of DEP-licensed hatcheries, with contact information,is available at www.ct.gov/dep/lib/dep/fishing/general_information/hatcherylist.pdf.

Kidcity Children’s Museum
119 Washington Street, Middletown, CT 06457
Tel. (860) 347-0495
Hands-on exhibits encourage discovery and exploration by kids and grownups.

Logee’s Greenhouses
141 North Street, Danielson, CT 06239
Tel. (888) 330-8038, (860) 774-8038
A labyrinth of greenhouses concealed behind a colonial house—the next best thing to a giant botanical garden where every plant is for sale.

Mystic Aquarium
Interstate 95 to exit 90 (Mystic, CT)
Tel. (860) 572-5955
Extensive freshwater and saltware exhibits with fish and marine animals indoors and out; special exhibits, marine theater, and rescue center.

Peabody Museum of Natural History
P.O. Box 208118, 170 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, CT 06520-8118
Tel. (203) 432-5050
Fossils, dinosaurs, birds, meteorites, Native American culture, and more.

The Children's Museum
950 Trout Brook Drive, West Hartford, CT 06119
Tel. (860) 231-2824
Fun hands-on exhibits focusing on the wonders of science, live animal sanctuary, planetarium/laser shows, planet cyber-computer adventure, life-size model of sperm whale (outdoors), KIDS factory, and mathmagical toys. 

Connecticut Science Center
250 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT 06103
Tel. (860) 724-3623
One hundred fifty hands-on exhibits, 3D digital theater, four educational labs, and daily events and programs.

Tuxis Pond Walkway
Next to Engine No. 1 Fire Station, Route 1, Madison, CT 06443
Elevated nature walk along the west edge of Tuxis Pond to permit viewing of wetland habitats and the water.