Inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, healers, educators, inventors, mathematicians, and better-informed citizens of the world.
When you give to the Connecticut Science Center, you directly support the exhibits and programs that make up Connecticut’s leading science learning destination. From creating new interactive experiences and programs, to providing transformative teacher training, you help make it possible.
Your gift will support important and inspirational moments happening at the Science Center and in classrooms across Connecticut while improving awareness of STEM and STEM careers, which is critical for meeting the future workforce needs.
Since opening in 2009, the Connecticut Science Center has:
- Served more than 5 million families, students, and educators.
- Provided science education enhancements through field trips, traveling programs, and hands-on laboratory activities to more than 70,000 students per year.
- Delivered cutting-edge professional development for educators through our flagship teacher training initiative, the Joyce D. and Andrew J. Mandell Academy for Teachers.
- Established the intensive Teen Innovation STEM youth development program, giving diverse teams of students the opportunity to combine science learning with transferable workplace skills.
- Presented exceptional programming through the Women in Science initiative, which inspires girls and young women to pursue STEM.
- Connected children and families to opportunities in STEM fields in Connecticut through STEM Career Connections. This ongoing initiative addresses everything from career information in the Science Center’s exhibits, to bringing children through STEM-Career-oriented activities all the way through their teen years.
Support
The Connecticut Science Center is dedicated to inspiring lifelong learning through interactive and innovative experiences that explore our changing world through science. We strive to create an engaging and sustainable science center that serves families and schools and significantly impacts student and adult learning in Connecticut. We seek to develop the minds of future thinkers and inventors who will compete in the ever-expanding global marketplace for technology and innovation. And we endeavor to create a Connecticut workforce that meets the projected growth of jobs in science-related fields.
Individuals
Support innovation, education, and access by becoming a part of our vibrant community of donors. Leadership giving not only fuels transformative STEM learning experiences, but also connects you to a network of passionate individuals who care about the future. Enjoy special opportunities to engage and see firsthand how your support shapes lives.
Companies/Corporate
When your company partners with us, you invest in tomorrow’s talent while demonstrating social responsibility today. Our programs connect students with real-world STEM experiences—building the skills they need to thrive in the 21st-century economy. From event sponsorship and employee engagement opportunities to custom partnership packages, we’ll work with you to align your philanthropic goals with high-impact outcomes.
Benefits of Membership
Discover science all year long! With 165+ hands-on exhibits, live demos, themed events, and immersive 3D movies, there’s always something new to explore. A Connecticut Science Center Membership gives you unlimited visits, plus VIP perks like access to local reciprocal partner museums and attractions, flat-rate parking, access to new exhibit previews, and express entry. One payment, endless wonder.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question about Membership? We're here to help! Membership gives you unlimited visits to explore 165+ hands-on exhibits — plus other great perks. See our Membership FAQs to learn more!
Membership Pricing
Memberships are priced based on the number of people included — from an individual up to a group of six! Your Connecticut Science Center Membership level determines how many visitors (ages 3 and up) can visit at one time. Please note: the Caregiver add-on does not increase your Membership’s visitor limit.
Gift of Membership
When you gift a Membership to the Connecticut Science Center, it allows your recipient(s) to visit as much as they want during the year, as well as the flexibility to bring different guests with them each time.
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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Junior Fire Marshal Training Center
In partnership with The Hartford, we have developed our own LIVE Science Junior Fire Marshal Training Center that lives right here at the Connecticut Science Center. This fun, STEM educator-facilitated activity blends hands-on science learning with safety education.
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Wild Rescue (3D)
Wild Rescue follows the dedicated teams who rescue, rehabilitate, and release injured and orphaned wild animals. From the arrival of a fragile bobcat to the rehabilitation of a young fox evacuated during a wildfire, explore hospital admissions, groundbreaking medical treatments, and the delicate balance of wildlife care.
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Cities of the Future (3D)
This isn’t science fiction — it’s happening now. Travel to cities like Amsterdam, Los Angeles, and Singapore to see how engineers are creating a sustainable future driven by human ingenuity.
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Sports Weekend
Get ready to move, explore, and play during Sports Weekend at the Connecticut Science Center! Join us for an action-packed event filled with interactive exhibits, hands-on activities, and fun demonstrations that explore the science behind your favorite sports.
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Forging Futures Robotics Workshop (Part I)
Participants will explore art and design, robotics, coding, and digital fabrication. The workshop will take place over two days (August 11 and August 13), and the price includes lunch each day. At the end of each day, your child and one adult will have access to the galleries until closing. Suitable for children in grades 4-8.
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Educator Open House
Ready to supercharge your teaching superpowers, inspire your students like never before, and have an unforgettable day of hands-on adventure? Then you can’t miss our annual FREE Educator Open House at the Connecticut Science Center — the ultimate summer experience designed just for you!
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Forging Futures Robotics Workshop (Part II)
Part II of a multi-day event, participants will explore art and design, robotics, coding, and digital fabrication. The workshop will take place over two days (August 11 and August 13), and the price includes lunch each day. At the end of each day, your child and one adult will have access to the galleries until closing. Suitable for children in grades 4-8.
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April Paterno
(860) 520-2129
apaterno@ctsciencecenter.org
Support Us
Your support powers discovery, learning, and inspiration every day. Whether you're driven to give, eager to get involved, or simply exploring how you can help shape our mission, we’re here for you. Connect with our Development team today—and be the spark that ignites real, lasting impact.