Connecticut Science Center Open Winter Vacation | Kids Out and About Hartford

Connecticut Science Center Open Winter Vacation


*The event has already taken place on this date: Sun, 01/04/2026
Winter vacation is made for discovery, and the Science Center is open daily! Explore 165+ hands-on exhibits, step into the mind-bending Forest of Illusions, and escape to the tropics in Connecticut’s only year-round Butterfly Encounter. Add a spin on our sock skating rink and a fresh experience in the newly improved Forces in Motion gallery, and you’ve got a full day of fun for all ages.

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Step out of the cold and into a full day of discovery. During winter vacation, we’re open daily with experiences you can only get here, from tropical butterflies to space exploration to skating in your socks:

  • 165+ hands-on exhibits for every age
  • Special exhibit: Forest of Illusions
  • Connecticut’s only year-round tropical Butterfly Encounter
  • A winter-only sock skating rink
  • The newly improved Forces in Motion gallery
  • Our recently renovated Exploring Space gallery
  • And so much more to discover all day long
Location: 
Connecticut Science Center, 250 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT 06103, United States
See map: Google Maps

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Contact name: 
Sean Nadeau, Marketing and Membership Manager
The event has already taken place on this date: 
01/04/2026
Time: 
10 am - 4 pm