The museum for New Britain's industrial history in basically one large room on the second floor of…read moreCentral Connecticut State University's Institute of Technology and Business Development Training Center. (That building's name is way too long.) And there were a few elderly volunteers who gave us about an hour long talk on the history of industry in New Britain. I learned that more hardware has been produced and distributed from New Britain than any other city in the United States. So it's interesting that all the other places (e.g., Chicago, Cleveland, St. Louis, Philadelphia) are more well-known that New Britain.

We had some time before we needed to catch a flight out of Hartford. My husband found this place…read moreand it happened to be open on Saturdays. It is on the first floor of a building that houses a college. You have to ring the bell on the outer door to be let in. Then it is down the first hall on the right. We walked in the room and it is filled all sort of displays. After a few minutes Karen came out of her office and asked if we wanted a tour. She gave us about a 45 minute tour of all the displays. She has so much information. She also answered all of our questions. The experience wouldn't have been the same without her tour. I am glad we got her time. There is no fee but a place to give a donation. Karen gave us her card to send her an email and pictures of things we may own that has been made in New Britain. If in the area, I would stop buy and learn how much New Britain has done for America. An enjoyable place to visit.

What an amazing toy collection! Every American toy you can imagine. A giant hulk promotion…read moresculpture is a bit scary. Hundreds of lunch boxes in alphabetical order line the ceilings. Disney, board games, dolls, cracker jacks, You name it, they have it. Joe is a fountain of knowledge and very friendly. Admission is very inexpensive. There is a second floor that I skipped did to the stairs.

What a joy to visit. The art gallery, much larger than it looks from the street is packed full of…read morememories. Disney, Hannah Barbara, Harry Potter and much more amazing lithographs. A friendly and helpful staff along with fair prices round out this gallery. Next door is the toy and cartoon museum with over 100,000 items. Toys and items I never dreamed existed and others took me right back to my own childhood and that of my children. The museum also has a most helpful and knowledgeable guide or wander on your own, take pictures and most of all enjoy. I feel this review doesn't do justice to this experience. Do yourself a favor and go. Make sure you check times before you go.

Fun little spot for a quick stop if you're already in the area. It's a FREE museum of sorts that…read moretouches on Wethersfield history, and had two main exhibits when we were there. First one delves into the broad history of the area, second is a related to the Connecticut State Prison that used to be on the Wethersfield Cove (and is now a park, though most of the buildings are gone). If you're in downtown Wethersfield for a visit or happen to live there and want a brief history lesson, it's worth a stop. Then you can go to one of the great local businesses afterwards! Good quick "Day Activity" bundle deal...? Combo this with a trip to the Cove/CT River so you can see the real thing and compare to the photos here!

My wife and I wanted a simple but historic place to have our wedding and reception....we got both…read moreat the Keeney Center...Jill Fletcher was outstanding in her role as manager of the centers ballroom area. She was very flexible in allowing us access to the hall to get everything set up for the big day. Everyone at our wedding marveled at how beautiful and historic the center was. There was plenty of parking behind the center and its location in Old Wethersfield provided the perfect backdrop. The sound system was excellent and allow us to plug right in and play music. There's a small area to set up a bar and plenty of rooms to get ready in. Jill and her team were outstanding hosts and I highly recommend renting from them for any event you have planned.

This year (2025) we went to the 16th annual Robin Hood Medieval Faire at the Harwinton Fairgrounds…read more There were vendor booths where you can shop, entertainment, games, performances, and stages. We enjoyed the sword fighting and the other acting performances. Of course there were food and alcohol; from turkey legs, hot dogs, to ciders, and craft beer. I really enjoyed the pickle booth lol. The food and everything else were pretty affordable. I loved seeing everyone dressed up. The only downfall was that it was so hot out. I look forward to going next year!

We went for Nottingham After Dark. Sounded like tons of fun but wasn't. It was ridiculously…read morecrowded, unable to see the show and the only two "libation" vendors had lines that were hundreds of people long. Most of the faire was closed off so there was little to do but stand in line. What a let down.

My mom and I spent a couple hours on a Saturday exploring out the Connecticut museum of culture and…read morehistory, which we had both never been to before! The architecture of the building was pretty cool, as it used to be an old mansion. It took us about 2 hours to get through everything. Their permanent exhibit on the inn and tavern signs was cool to look at, and we enjoyed their current exhibit on coffee. There's interactive experiences for all ages, and I'm so glad we visited. Highly recommend going to learn more about CT's history!

First of all the foresty location of this museum is gorgeous, especially this time of year when the…read morefall colors are making their appearance. Plenty of parking. The staff person at the front desk was very welcoming and informative. It's a tiny museum and made very accessible and appropriate for school aged children. I'm sure local schools are sending field trips here all the time. That being said, I also enjoyed how the museum explained the cultural history of Connecticut. There's an entire room dedicated to historic tavern signs that my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed. In another area, we learned much about the Wide Awakes and their methods for getting Abraham Lincoln elected in 1860. In a third area, the we learned about why the Charter Oak symbolizes liberty. The museum also has rotating exhibits. We had just missed one about the history of chocolate and now they are setting up a new one about the origins of coffee. Overall, a delightful 1 hour spent for $6 a person (regular adult admission is $12 but another area was being renovated so we got a 50% discount).

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.

So I mucked up. I bought tix online for Monday night, but…read moresomewhere I made a mistake and they were actually for Tuesday the next day. So my wife & I turn all ready for a movie night and the mistake is apparent. But instead of turning us away, (and our movie night would have been ruined) the staff was SUPREMELY HELPFUL and adjusted the dates for us. It helped that seats were available, but they could have been sticklers for the dates but weren't. So shout out to the team there.

Do many types of theaters to choose from. The fancy movie…read moretheaters do NOT recline!! lol wish we knew that!! Not a complaint it's just good to know!!

We had booked tickets to see Farce of nature. It was a present to my dad who loves to go to shows…read more I received an email telling me they would be changing the show to One good thing/or are ya Patrick Swayze. We were disappointed at the switcheroo but willing to give it a try. We sat in the first row expecting to be entertained and instead were incredibly disappointed by the play. Boring, long winded and laconic. The two actors were great and I felt sorry for them having to deal with this script which references & glorifies pedophilia and was so boring my dad & I fell asleep. We left during intermission.

I was pleasantly surprised by how amazing my experience was with Seven Angels Theater. Went to see…read moreSister Act on a Sunday afternoon and it was great. The performers were all so talented and the intimate feel of the theater made it seem like they were performing just for you. Highly recommend checking them out and supporting a local theater that has been a staple in Waterbury for over 30 years.