There are an excellent variety of local museums and science centers in Southeastern Connecticut available to families. All of these sites offer incredible developmental benefits to your children.
Sites such as the Children's Museum in Niantic offer plenty of opportunity for dramatic play which promotes social and cognitive development. The Children's Museum, the Science Center of Eastern Connecticut, and other sites allow children the chance to move, explore, and act on objects. Learning through activity is one of the best ways for a child to learn about their immediate environment and the world around them.
Historical sites such as Fort Griswold State Park and Monument and the Historic Ship Nautilus and Submarine Force Museum help children learn about the people, places, and events that are an important part of our local history.
Some of the ideas presented here may surprise you, such as the Lyman Allyn Museum in New London. However, when approached the right way, even a child as young as three will enjoy the visit. Preparation for any of these trips is as important as the trip itself. Read our tips for successful museum trips before you head out with your children.
