Summer Museum Hours

STARTING JUNE 19
Monday-Saturday
9:30am - 4:30pm
Closed Sunday

Last admission at 4pm.

Museum Events

Sensory-Friendly Evening:
Beach Day

Friday, June 16, 5-7pm

Join us for a special evening, which is free for families with children on the autism spectrum or with sensory processing challenges. During this event, the Museum will be made more welcoming to our more sensitive guests, along with having some quiet corners and sensory bins set-up throughout the facility.

Evening Theme: Beach Day!
Participants will have the chance to meet some coastal critters and touch some seaweed along with playing with sand and making some ocean crafts.

Free to attend. Pre-registration required. This event is funded by the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut.

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New in the Museum Shop!

Creativity on the Go!

Keep the kids occupied and take creativity on the go with the ArtsBot Art Kit Collection. Let the kids design their own toys and cut down on screen time! Current kits in stock in the Museum Shop include the Narwhal Wristlet, Donut Tote, Robot Pillow & Cupcake Squishies.

Join Our Team!

Currently Looking for a Museum Educator

We're hiring! We have exciting things planned at the Niantic Children's Museum, and we want you to join our team!

Our Museum Educators are instrumental in facilitating our Museum programs that encourage hands-on learning, problem solving, and fun through the exploration of art and science!

Learn more about this position by clicking the button below.

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