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Lutz Children's Museum

Address: 
247 South Main St
Manchester , CT , 06040
Phone: 860-643-0949
41° 45' 19.7496" N, 72° 31' 11.4672" W
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The Lutz Children’s Museum is a non-profit organization that provides educational resources to young children, families, and schools. Services include hands-on exhibits, live animals, classes, concerts, trips, special events and a nature center. Let us help you plan your child's birthday party to remember!

Oak Grove Nature Center

The Oak Grove Nature Center is a fifty-two acre nature preserve operated by the Town of Manchester and the Lutz Children’s Museum, located at 269 Oak Grove Street, Manchester, CT.

Trails are open to the public from dawn until dusk. It is an ideal place to take a break from your busy day and enjoy a quiet walk in the woods.

The museum uses this building for outdoor education programs. The building itself is not open unless a specific program is scheduled. Additional information is available by contacting the Lutz Children’s Museum directly.

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Summer Camp

We have a great summer planned filled with science, art, hikes, swimming, and animals!  Each day begins with hands-on activities led by an experienced museum educator. Afternoons are devoted to playtime, swimming, crafts, and field trips.

Register for one, two, three, or all six weeks.   We start on July 10th.   Hours each day are from 8:30AM to 3:00PM, except on Fridays when we return from field trips at 5:00 PM.

The Oak Grove Nature Center offers fifty-two acres of land with trails, a pond, covered bridge, and a teaching building. The distance from Lutz Children’s Museum to the Oak Grove Nature Center is 1.5 miles.

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Open hours: 
Sunday: 12:00 pm-5:00 pm
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Saturday: 12:00 pm-5:00 pm
Museum teaching methods focus on self-discovery and exploration. Real museum artifacts or live animals are integrated into almost every program giving children the opportunity to experience the world first hand. Concerts and trips give young learners the chance to see arts and culture up close and to develop their own tastes and appreciation.