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    KidsPlay Children's Museum

    4.7 (21 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Sarah C.

    This is a great place if you have younger children helps build up their imagination and learning new things. My 10 year old wanted to go check it out so we did but it wasn't for him but like I said great for younger children. You cannot bring in any drinks or snacks in so bring some money and go to Cafe 38 across the street it's a nice place to eat. Also follow the arrow s we got in trouble for not doing so but it's hard when your child is autistic and just goes.

    Kris W.

    I finally had a chance to bring my 4 year old to the KidsPlay Museum in Torrington & wish I had sooner. This place is awesome! This is the newest children's museum I've visited & they are still working on it. I've posted some pictures to show you what to expect. From what I've seen in my short trip there I was impressed with what I saw. My son really loved the Stop & Shop area. They have replicated a grocery store for the kiddies with real food boxes, play food & shopping carts. There's also a diner for children to serve up food & play pretend. We didn't have enough time to soak everything in so we didn't have time to play with the puzzle wall. It's a large 2 sided structure that children can solve magnetic puzzles on. Genius! There's a stage where kids can play dress up & put on their own play. And I can't forget the fire truck! There's lots of hands on stuff to keep your children occupied & amused for a while. I can't wait to bring my son back for a future visit. Memberships start at $125 for the year. They have a Facebook profile that has daily information which is helpful if you're planning on making a trip.

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    Perfect for my three kids, ages 3, 3, and almost-6. We drove here from New Haven, and it was absolutely worth it.

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    A fantastic place to bring a toddler. Engaging, clean & friendly! Highly recommend.

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    12 years ago

    Thank-you, Kidsplay. THE spot for children in downtown Torrington! Excellent attention to detail, creativity, and a kind staff.

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    11 years ago

    I never seen my daughter have so much fun..perfect place to take a toddler. Alot to do and alot of friendly people.

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    Kidcity Children's Museum - The Ship

    Kidcity Children's Museum

    4.7(117 reviews)
    29.3 mi

    Kidcity Children's Museum is a children's museum that opened in Middletown, Connecticut in…read moreSeptember 1998. It was founded by Jennifer Alexander. She originally founded Kidcity as a homegrown non-profit organization in 1994 in attempt to make Middletown a more desirable place for families with young children. The circa 1835 historic Camp-Sterns House was donated by St. Sebastian's Church after the building retired from a 70-year career as their convent. The City of Middletown donated a portion of a public parking lot as a new site for the house. In March 1997, the old house moved 400 feet down Washington Street. Extensive renovations were done to the house and permanent hands-on exhibits were created by local artist Ted Esselstyn. The museum opened to the public the following year. The museum doubled in size in 2003 when a new addition was put on. My family and I have visited Kidcity a number of times since my wife and I began having children. We've been to a lot of children's museums over the years, but we think that Kidcity is easily the best one in Connecticut. Not only do our two sons have a lot of fun, but also my wife and me! Our most recent visit was this past August. There are so many different rooms and exhibits for children to engage in pretend play. Some of the rooms include The Ship, The Farm, Main Street, Video Theater, Space Age Roadtrip, and The Cornfield. There's even the Toddler Sea Caves on the basement level that our younger son enjoyed exploring. We usually end up staying for at least two hours, but I'm sure that our two boys could be engaged there for much longer. If you're looking for a fun indoor activity for families with young children, then head to Kidcity!

    This is a great spot for kids 0 to 7 years old. There is now food to purchase on site, but you can…read morebring your own snacks and eat in the designated area. Lots on tactile activities to entrance and educate young minds. My particular favorite rooms are the Neptune theater and the fish/sea/pirate ship. You can spend a good 2 hours with kids there.

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    Space Age Roadtrip

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    Exterior, looks like an old mansion

    Eli Whitney Museum and Workshop - A.C. Gilbert Holiday Train Display

    Eli Whitney Museum and Workshop

    5.0(7 reviews)
    34.0 mi

    We had our son's birthday party here. We couldn't be happier with their service. It's a great place…read morefor kids and they all had fun.

    One tradition that I look forward to every Christmas season is the A.C. Gilbert Holiday Train…read moreDisplay at the Eli Whitney Museum and Workshop. The New Haven-based A.C. Gilbert Company (known for originating the Erector Set) introduced their 'American Flyer' line of model trains just after World War II. The trains were very popular throughout the 1950s, but the rise of popularity with television sets and the death of company founder A.C. Gilbert created a decline in sales. The company was defunct by 1967. The Eli Whitney Museum has a large collection of old A.C. Gilbert products, including several American Flyer trains. Each year, the museum sets up a model railroad display from Thanksgiving to mid-January. Walter Zawalich is the museum's American Flyer Curator and he meticulously restores and maintains the trains and the display each year. I've been going to see the Holiday Train Display at the Museum since I was a young boy. My father used to collect American Flyer trains and we went to see the display often. I later introduced my wife to the tradition and now our two sons. In addition to the trains themselves, we love the attention to detail of the layout which resembles a miniature landscape of New Haven. You can continue to see the Holiday Train display on Saturdays and Sundays until January 14th and admission is FREE!

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    Eli Whitney Museum and Workshop - A.C. Gilbert Holiday Train Display

    A.C. Gilbert Holiday Train Display

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    Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum - Fire station with costumes

    Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum

    4.1(54 reviews)
    42.6 mi

    Went on the weekend on a Saturday with my grandson and daughter. Don't let the size fool you it was…read morepacked with so many activities. We were there almost 4 hrs! I would come again. Only complaint is that I am in a wheelchair and the ramp going in was not cleared wide enough of the snow and the one part was ice.

    What a wonderful children's museum! With many hands-on exhibits and a pretend-play town. Located on…read morethe Poughkeepsie waterfront, it was a great stop for us to cool down and for my kiddo to take a fun break after we did Walkway Over the Hudson. There are two levels: the first floor is geared more toward younger kids and has several play areas including a fire station/fire truck with dress-up costumes, play-pretend market and cafe, a maker studio, a play room with a train track, foam blocks and some structures, and a couple of other exhibits. The second floor is suitable for both younger and older kids and is STEM focused, with exhibits that demonstrate scientific principles in a fun and educational way. My toddler was so excited to explore everything and could have spent hours in here. I'd say it's best suited for kids under 10. The website says up to 12yo but honestly I think the tweens of today would be quickly bored. Admission is $13 whether for kids or adults (under 1 free). The museum wasn't very crowded, and has seating all around for parents to sit and watch while the children played.

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    Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum - First floor as you enter - play town

    First floor as you enter - play town

    Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum - Waves: (Sand)

    Waves: (Sand)

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    Children's Museum At Holyoke - Climbing structure

    Children's Museum At Holyoke

    4.2(22 reviews)
    38.4 mi

    Visiting family here from Austin Texas and needed something for the kiddo to do while here. Took…read morehim here, he had a blast. I mention Austin because we have this place called the Thinkery which I can compare this with. The Thinkery is relatively new, super expensive, and very pretentious. Whereas this is much older, and while some parts are missing/broken, it had charm, character, was well priced and was accessible to all. My fav part was the large climbing structure. Would visit again when in the area.

    Who would have thought that there was such a hidden gem in Holyoke. I absolutely love this place…read more At first I was a little hesitant about coming here based on the limited pictures and reviews. I am not going to lie, I don't spend much time in the Holyoke area, so I was a little skeptical when I was driving past all these abandoned buildings. The parking isn't bad and a few quarters take you a long way here. I know people are little dubious about the street parking, but I have never had an issue, aside from a few of the parking meters being inoperable. There are also two garages that are across the street from the facility and the pricing for that is also fair. Remember bring change!!! I had to learn that the hard way. When I went into the building, I amazed. It is such a cute little facility. It is two stories, but the top level is more of a sitting area. You pay to get into the facility downstairs. There are elevators if you are wondering. The staircase is the way I like to go down because there is an artsy little metal dog that is there and my son always wants to check it out. Before you enter there is a little area where you can hang your coats. People normally leave diaper bags and lunches there. I always pack a little snack for my guy and leave it there. The restroom is also in this area. No food and water is actually allowed in the museum, unless you are heading to the back for a scheduled birthday party. The prices to get in are super cheap. I paid at the cash register and the cashier stamped our hands. After that we were free to roam. There are numerous play stations in this museum. They have an astonishing climbing area, a water works area, a building room, a mini construction site, an airflow center, bubble makers, shadow room, ambulance, fire truck, costumes, grocery store, theatre, a small slide, a toddler area... We can literally spend hours here. My son enjoyed himself so much that I decided to get a family pass, we have been here about every other week since my first trip here. I even booked his party this summer here. I can't wait for all his friends to play with him here. Mom and dad are getting a little sick of climbing through the playscape with him. LOL. Honestly, this is a great place for your kid to exert their energy. I wish I came here sooner, it would have been a more active winter. I recommend all parents to bring their little people here.

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    Children's Museum At Holyoke
    Children's Museum At Holyoke
    Children's Museum At Holyoke

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