The Best Sight in Hartford and the Connecticut River Valley, Connecticut

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We've compiled the best of the best in Hartford and the Connecticut River Valley - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

Connecticut Science Center

Fodor's Choice

This strikingly modern building, designed by world-renowned architect César Pelli, houses 40,000 square feet of exhibit space under a wavelike roof that appears to float over the structure. Among the more than 165 hands-on exhibits, youngsters, teens, and adults alike can dive into a black hole and examine the moon's craters in the Exploring Space exhibit, race mini-sailboats and magnetic trains at Forces in Motion, and discover hidden athletic talents in the Sports Lab. Kid Space is perfect for ages three to six, and everyone enjoys mingling with free-flying butterflies in the Butterfly Encounter. Complete your visit by taking in a movie in the 3D digital theater.

250 Columbus Blvd., Hartford, CT, 06103, USA
860-724–3623
Sight Details
general admission $29; butterfly encounter and theater shows $7
Closed some Mondays and Tuesdays

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