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The Connecticut Science Center wants to inspire th

The Connecticut Science Center wants to inspire the next generation of scientists, innovators, inventors and citizens to be the best they can be. You can help in that mission. Today is Giving Tuesday, a global day dedicated to giving and making a difference. Join the movement by making a donation at https://ctsciencecenter.org/make-a-gift/.

We are open and Black Friday deals are happening a

We are open and Black Friday deals are happening all over the Connecticut Science Center this weekend. Read below for all of the details, these are deals you do not want to miss out on.

💲 Season of Science Membership Sale: 25 % off all New Memberships & 30% off all Membership Renewals (Offer valid now through November 30, 2021). Buy online and print at home for an instant gift. If you purchase a membership on site starting today (while supplies last) you will receive a FREE novelty lunchbox in our gift shop.

💲 Limited Edition STEM In a Box: Dig in - to the exciting world of food science with this do-it-yourself edition of our popular STEM in a Box series. Everything you will need to transform into a food chemist is included in this box. Create color-changing solutions using a pH indicator and embark on a journey around your house to uncover acids and bases. Measure the pH of your favorite foods and household items to understand how acids and bases are used daily. Is it magic or science? Let’s find out together. This limited edition STEM in a Box is available for purchase onsite only in our gift shop, available only while supplies last.

💲 This weekend only, all current Connecticut Science Center members will get 30% off in our gift shop.

The Connecticut Science Center will be open Friday-Sunday, 10AM-4PM daily. Terms and conditions apply to all of the above deals, visit our website CTScienceCenter.org for a full list of the details.

Mummies of the World: The Exhibition, the largest

Mummies of the World: The Exhibition, the largest collection of real mummies and related artifacts ever assembled is now on display at the Connecticut Science Center.

See Mummies of the World as many times as you want throughout the year when you purchase a Connecticut Science Center Membership. Happening now through November 30 is our biggest sale on membership of the year. Link in bio for all the details.

You do not want to miss out on any of this.

Today was such an exciting day at the Connecticut

Today was such an exciting day at the Connecticut Science Center. We were joined by our partners at The Jackson Laboratory Dr. William Petit from The Petit Family Foundation, Senator Tony Hwang, CT Commissioner of Education Charlene Russell-Tucker, Mayor Luke Bronin, and many others for the official ribbon cutting of our new Genome in Me Exhibit. This permanent exhibit features interactive experiences with cutting-edge science to highlight the amazing work happening in the field of genomics.

For more information on our Genome in Me Exhibit, visit our website: CTScienceCenter.org

Genome in Me is supported by The Chase-Bear-Dyer Family and @jaxlab

Opening day of Mummies of the World: The Exhibitio

Opening day of Mummies of the World: The Exhibition is here. Experience the largest and most compelling collection of real mummies and artifacts ever assembled. With mummies from South America, Europe, and ancient Egypt, dating as far back as 4,500 years, the exhibition provides unprecedented insights into past cultures and civilizations.

Mummies of the World is included with a paid General Admission or Connecticut Science Center Membership. Visit CTScienceCenter.org for more information.

Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexic

Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican tradition that dates back to pre-Hispanic times. Today, it is celebrated on November 1 and 2. One of the traditions of Dia de los Muertos is an Ofrenda, or altar. Entire families build their Ofrenda with a mix of ancient culture practices and religious images and objects. Ofrenda’s can be simple or highly elaborate and can be found in homes, cemeteries, churches, museums and many towns’ main plazas. We have recently completed the very first Ofrenda to be installed at the Connecticut Science Center, created by local artisan Carlos Hernandez Chavez.

The Ofrenda will be on display in the Connecticut Science Center lobby now through this weekend. More information can be found at CTScienceCenter.org

👻 🎃 Spooky season is here 🎃 👻 Spookt

👻 🎃 Spooky season is here 🎃 👻

Spooktacular Science Weekend at the Connecticut Science Center is this Saturday & Sunday, October 23 & 24. Join in the fun at the Baby Shark Bubble Dance Party, meet the Sanderson Sisters from Hocus Pocus, go trick or treating around the Science Center, listen to a spooky story, and participate in LIVE Science demonstrations, plus lots more spooky fun and surprises. And, before you leave don’t miss an exclusive big screen showing of Disney Pixar’s COCO in 3D for an extra fee.

All activities will run 11AM-3PM are included with a General Admission ticket or a Connecticut Science Center Membership. Activities are subject to change.

Spooktacular Science Weekend is presented by Big Y World Class Markets and iHeartMedia.

We ❤️ Halloween. Link in bio to learn why Mark

We ❤️ Halloween. Link in bio to learn why Mark and Aoife are dressed up as a parrot at a gecko.

📸 📸 🐞 Photo taken by Connecticut Scienc

📸 📸 🐞

Photo taken by Connecticut Science Center STEM Educator, Andrew Fotta

Members: Did you know that all October long you ca

Members: Did you know that all October long you can visit the Mystic Aquarium FREE with your Connecticut Science Center Membership.

Please read through the instructions below to reserve and receive your FREE tickets to visit Mystic Aquarium. Our reciprocal with Mystic Aquarium is valid from October 1-31, 2021 during their regularly scheduled operating hours. You MUST follow these instructions precisely as written below to get your tickets BEFORE your visit. Arriving at the aquarium without securing your ticket in advance will result in denial of entry. Mystic Aquarium has the right to refuse entry to anyone who does not follow these rules.

PRIOR to your visit you must reserve your tickets online.
CLICK HERE to select your ticket date: https://www.mysticaquarium.org/

Click “View Details” and then “Buy Now” for the date you would like.

Prior to selecting a time, enter the promo code on the top right corner of the page where it says “promo code” and then click “submit.” The promo code can be obtained by calling 860-520-2160 or sending an email to membership@ctsciencecenter.org. Calls and emails for the promo code will be responded to Monday-Friday from 9AM-4PM so please plan accordingly.

Select your time and add it to cart.

If you follow the above steps, the tickets will appear as “$0” once they are in your cart.

Please present the tickets along with proof of your membership and a photo ID at the admission window when you arrive. Tickets must be reserved in advance, no exceptions.

This offer applies to those covered by your membership level up to a maximum of 6 people. Valid October 1-31, 2021 only.

Tickets will not be available onsite under any circumstances. If you run into any problems, you can contact Mystic Aquarium directly by calling 860-572-5955 x233 or sending an email to membership@mysticaquarium.org.

Please visit Mystic Aquarium’s website to review their safety protocols before you visit.

Our Monster Kidz Box Workshop with celebrity speci

Our Monster Kidz Box Workshop with celebrity special effects makeup artist Tyler Green is back! On Saturday, October 16 kids can participate in this immersive workshop experience at the Science Center. Visit us in person to conceptualize, paint and finish creepy mask designs. Young artists will experience what it’s like to be a creature designer in the Special FX makeup industry and learn the ins and outs of local manufacturing.

Recommended for ages 8-12

More information can be found at CTScienceCenter.org

#CTScienceCenter #LoveScience #ScienceIsCool #SpookyScience #SpecialEffects #MonsterKidzBox #Science #ScienceKids #STEMInABox #STEM #HalloweenScience

Happy first day of fall! 🍂 🍁 🎃 #Fall #F

Happy first day of fall! 🍂 🍁 🎃

#Fall #FallInNewEngland #CTScienceCenter #LoveScience #ScienceKids #ScienceIsCool #FallLeaves #FallVibes #CTvisit

What an absolutely amazing day at the Science Cent

What an absolutely amazing day at the Science Center. Thank you to everyone who came out for MakeFest!

MakeFest is presented by Stanley Black & Decker

Happy National Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day! Not

Happy National Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day! Not sure how to celebrate this holiday? We are here to help! Check out all of these fun kitchen science experiments you can try at home with the whole family.

Science At Play: Homemade Butter- https://ctsciencecenter.org/blog/science-at-play-homemade-butter/
Science At Play: Ice Cream In a Bag- https://ctsciencecenter.org/blog/science-at-play-ice-cream-in-a-bag/
Science At Play: Kitchen Reactions- https://ctsciencecenter.org/blog/science-at-play-kitchen-reactions/

#KitchenScience #KidsTakeOverTheKitchen #ScienceIsCool #ScienceIsFun #CTScienceCenter #LoveScience #DownToAScience #ScienceKids #FamilyFun #Positive #Family #Science #STEM

Shanah Tovah! Happy Rosh Hashanah from everyone he

Shanah Tovah! Happy Rosh Hashanah from everyone here at the Connecticut Science Center.

LAST CHANCE! This is your last chance to see Dinos

LAST CHANCE! This is your last chance to see Dinosaurs Around the World here at the Connecticut Science Center. Plus, Connecticut residents- this is your last chance to see them for FREE through the CT Summer at the Museum Program. Dinosaurs Around the World takes you back in time on a dinosaur adventure and tour of an Earth very different from today- a time before the continents as we know them existed when lush landscapes covered Africa and greenery was the norm in Antarctica!

Dinosaurs Around the World is included with General Admission or a Connecticut Science Center Membership. Advanced online tickets are highly recommended to ensure entry day of, and can be found at CTScienceCenter.org.

Dinosaurs Around the World is supported by Liberty Bank with media sponsor Xfinity.

#CTSummerMuseums #CTvisit #CTScienceCenter #LoveScience #DownToAScience #Science #ScienceKids #ScienceIsCool #Summer #Summer2021 #SummerVibes #Summertime

Today was HOT! And tomorrow is supposed to be anot

Today was HOT! And tomorrow is supposed to be another hot day in Connecticut. There is absolutely nothing better than enjoying a big bowl of Froyo on a hot day like today was.

Froyo World is open 11AM-5PM daily at the Connecticut Science Center. Link in bio for more information.

#Summer #Summer2021 #SummerInCT #LoveScience #CTScienceCenter #DownToAScience #FamilyAdventure #HeatWave #ScienceKids #CTvisit #CTSummerMuseums

Due to Hurricane Henri’s arrival in Connecticut

Due to Hurricane Henri’s arrival in Connecticut tomorrow, the Connecticut Science Center will be CLOSED on Sunday, August 22. We hope everyone stays safe during the storm.

A happy bee on this beautiful Friday in Connecticu

A happy bee on this beautiful Friday in Connecticut. 🐝 🐝

📸 cred: Connecticut Science Center STEM Educator, Andrew Fotta

#Bees #CTScienceCenter #LoveScience #CTvisit #CTSummerMuseums #SummerInCT #Summer #Summer2021 #Garden #LifeScience #ScienceAtPlay #DownToAScience

📸 📸 Come see the gigantic Atlas Moth flyin

📸 📸

Come see the gigantic Atlas Moth flying around our Butterfly Encounter.

A separate ticket is required to explore the Butterfly Encounter. Tickets and additional information can be at CTScienceCenter.org.

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We are OPEN Wednesday-Sunday from 10AM-4PM
Advance, online tickets are recommended.

Give the gift of a Connecticut Science Center Membership this holiday season!