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Hours & Pricing

It pays to plan! The earlier you buy, the more you save with our new Plan Ahead pricing. Ticket prices vary by day, so lock in the best rate by purchasing in advance. We can't wait to see you!

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Adventure Awaits All Year Long

Museum Hours

Health Lab Girl

Regular Hours

September 1 – June 22

Wednesday – Sunday | 10AM – 4PM 

Butterfly Boy

Summer Hours

June 23 – August 31

Daily | 10AM – 4PM

Winter Wonderland

Closed Holidays

  • April 20 - Easter
  • May 26 - Memorial Day
  • July 4 - Fourth of July
  • September 1 - Labor Day
  • September 8-12 - Refresh Week
  • November 26 & 27 - Thanksgiving
  • December 24 & 25 - Christmas
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Today's Pricing

Instead of fixed prices, our admission rates adjust according to factors such as demand, availability, and timing. The earlier you Plan Ahead and purchase, the more you can save. Take control of your visit, avoid the rush, and get the best value by planning ahead! *Prices shown below are today's current admission prices.

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Free
Members
Show your digital membership card for instant entry to all the excitement. Upgrade your day—reserve your Movie or Butterfly Encounter tickets ahead of time and make the most of your visit.
  • EXPRESS ENTRY! Day tickets are already included with your membership—just show your digital card for admission
  • Purchase additional guest tickets for anyone coming above your membership level
  • Purchase your add-ons like a movie or visit to the Butterfly Encounter
Member Tickets
$ 31*
Adults
*Today’s price. For additional pricing options, click ‘Buy Tickets’ to browse our calendar and plan ahead.
  • Experience nonstop fun with more than 165 hands-on exhibits, jaw-dropping live science demos, and our latest can’t-miss traveling exhibition
  • The opportunity to apply the value of your day tickets toward an annual membership and keep the adventures going all year long
  • Boost your adventure with a 3D Movie or an up-close journey through the enchanting Butterfly Encounter
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$ 28*
Seniors (65+)
*Today’s price. For additional pricing options, click ‘Buy Tickets’ to browse our calendar and plan ahead.
  • Experience nonstop fun with more than 165 hands-on exhibits, jaw-dropping live science demos, and our latest can’t-miss traveling exhibition
  • The opportunity to apply the value of your day tickets toward an annual membership and keep the adventures going all year long
  • Boost your adventure with a 3D Movie or an up-close journey through the enchanting Butterfly Encounter
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$ 25*
Youth (3-12)
*Today’s price. For additional pricing options, click ‘Buy Tickets’ to browse our calendar and plan ahead.
  • Experience nonstop fun with more than 165 hands-on exhibits, jaw-dropping live science demos, and our latest can’t-miss traveling exhibition
  • The opportunity to apply the value of your day tickets toward an annual membership and keep the adventures going all year long
  • Boost your adventure with a 3D Movie or an up-close journey through the enchanting Butterfly Encounter
Buy Tickets Now
Butterfly sitting on leaves

Add a Butterfly Encounter

Fly on over to this must-see, fully immersive live experience. Inside the all-season butterfly habitat and green-house, you will find between 40 and 50 different species of free-flying butterflies from across the world!

  • $6 Members
  • $7 Youth, Adult & Senior Visitors
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Add a Movie or Theater Show

Make discoveries on the big screen! From dynamic movies to jaw-dropping live performances, our movie and theater experiences turn science into an unforgettable adventure — full of awe and excitement at every turn.

  • $6 Members
  • $7 Youth, Adult & Senior Visitors
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Planning Ahead for a Visit

Group Visits

Groups of 15 people (or more) can receive discounted pricing by submitting a group visit reservation form. Group visit reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance to be eligible for a discount.

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Visitor Policies

We expect all guests to behave in a family-friendly manner. We ask you to respect our exhibits and facilities as well as the experience of other visitors. Please refrain from running, yelling or other disruptive behavior.

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Accessibility

Our exhibits include elements that attempt to reach as many learning styles, levels of interest, and physical needs as possible through use of audios, visuals, closed captions on videos, tactile components, and personal interactions with our team members in the galleries.

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Oct 04
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Special

CT MFG Day

Gears will turn and curiosity will take center stage! Join us for CT MFG Day, a celebration of making, tinkering, and how things are made.

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May 15
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Aug 31
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Movie

Secrets of the Sea (3D)

Get ready to meet some of the ocean’s strangest and most spectacular creatures in Secrets of the Sea, narrated by Joelle Carter. From pygmy seahorses and opalescent squid to manta rays, tiger sharks, and a coconut octopus, this film brings you face-to-face with fascinating marine life and their unique interactions.

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