Niantic Children's Museum
Engage, Encourage, and Challenge!The Niantic Children's Museum is an interactive, hands-on, educational place for children to try on new roles, let their imaginations soar and feel safe while exploring the world around them
With 5,000 square feet – all on one floor – and outdoor playspace, nearly all is wheelchair accessible. We engage, encourage, and challenge children from 9 months to 9 years in the arts, sciences, and world cultures.
Explore the Discovery Room featuring Kelsey’s Vision and science-based activities. Visit the Imaginative Play side where you can pilot a fishing boat, take on the role of architect with our giant foam blocks, or visit the global village and celebrate a variety of cultures. Don’t miss Toddler Land which welcomes our youngest visitors. Our outdoor area delights youngsters with a real tree house, whale drum, climbing wall, kid-sized zipline, and performing stage!
See our Exhibits page! Exhibits include Imagination Sparkers for adults looking for a bit more information to spark the children’s imagination. Many include classic children’s books to read to their child.
Older children will enjoy the “Museum Challenges” – like a scavenger hunt to explore within the museum. Adults and children can both explore a more indepth study with kits available for the Creation Station! Come ready to play…and learn along the way!
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AARP Events for Niantic
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A Virtual Class in Gentle Chair Yoga
Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. ET
Zoom
Online Event
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Fitness Friday: A Strength & Conditioning Workout for All
Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET
Zoom
Online Event
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A Virtual Hatha Yoga Class for All
Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET
Zoom
Online Event
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"Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Niantic Children's Museum</h1></header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-6 left module-spacer"> <p> <div> <div>409 Main Street</div> <div> <span>Niantic</span>, <span>CT</span> <span>06357</span> </div> </div> </p> <div> <i class="fa fa-external-link-square"></i> <a href="https://www.nianticchildrensmuseum.org/" target="_blank">Niantic Children's Museum</a> </div> <div><i class="fa fa-phone-square"></i> 860-691-1111</div> </div> <div class="col-sm-6 module-spacer"> <iframe width="100%" height="220" frameborder="0" style="border:0" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed/v1/place?key=AIzaSyCU5aZylcrTOLke9e3U0F2mXovlZ4bL8yk&q=Niantic+Children%27s+Museum%2C+409+Main+Street%2C+Niantic%2C+CT+06357" allowfullscreen> </iframe> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer clearfix"> <div>Engage, Encourage, and Challenge!The Niantic Children's Museum is an interactive, hands-on, educational place for children to try on new roles, let their imaginations soar and feel safe while exploring the world around them</div> <div data-wow-delay="0.6s"> <p>With 5,000 square feet – all on one floor – and outdoor playspace, nearly all is wheelchair accessible. We engage, encourage, and challenge children from 9 months to 9 years in the arts, sciences, and world cultures.</p> <p>Explore the Discovery Room featuring Kelsey’s Vision and science-based activities. Visit the Imaginative Play side where you can pilot a fishing boat, take on the role of architect with our giant foam blocks, or visit the global village and celebrate a variety of cultures. Don’t miss Toddler Land which welcomes our youngest visitors. Our outdoor area delights youngsters with a real tree house, whale drum, climbing wall, kid-sized zipline, and performing stage!</p> </div> <p>See our Exhibits page! Exhibits include Imagination Sparkers for adults looking for a bit more information to spark the children’s imagination. Many include classic children’s books to read to their child.</p> <p>Older children will enjoy the “Museum Challenges” – like a scavenger hunt to explore within the museum. 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"Resource/aarp2_master.resource.footer.root.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Niantic Children's Museum</h1></header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-6 left module-spacer"> <p> <div> <div>409 Main Street</div> <div> <span>Niantic</span>, <span>CT</span> <span>06357</span> </div> </div> </p> <div> <i class="fa fa-external-link-square"></i> <a href="https://www.nianticchildrensmuseum.org/" target="_blank">Niantic Children's Museum</a> </div> <div><i class="fa fa-phone-square"></i> 860-691-1111</div> </div> <div class="col-sm-6 module-spacer"> <iframe width="100%" height="220" frameborder="0" style="border:0" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed/v1/place?key=AIzaSyCU5aZylcrTOLke9e3U0F2mXovlZ4bL8yk&q=Niantic+Children%27s+Museum%2C+409+Main+Street%2C+Niantic%2C+CT+06357" allowfullscreen> </iframe> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer clearfix"> <div>Engage, Encourage, and Challenge!The Niantic Children's Museum is an interactive, hands-on, educational place for children to try on new roles, let their imaginations soar and feel safe while exploring the world around them</div> <div data-wow-delay="0.6s"> <p>With 5,000 square feet – all on one floor – and outdoor playspace, nearly all is wheelchair accessible. We engage, encourage, and challenge children from 9 months to 9 years in the arts, sciences, and world cultures.</p> <p>Explore the Discovery Room featuring Kelsey’s Vision and science-based activities. Visit the Imaginative Play side where you can pilot a fishing boat, take on the role of architect with our giant foam blocks, or visit the global village and celebrate a variety of cultures. Don’t miss Toddler Land which welcomes our youngest visitors. Our outdoor area delights youngsters with a real tree house, whale drum, climbing wall, kid-sized zipline, and performing stage!</p> </div> <p>See our Exhibits page! Exhibits include Imagination Sparkers for adults looking for a bit more information to spark the children’s imagination. Many include classic children’s books to read to their child.</p> <p>Older children will enjoy the “Museum Challenges” – like a scavenger hunt to explore within the museum. 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