Most reviewed Natural History Museums in Connecticut

  1. 4.5 Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History (565 reviews)
    - Great museum that will open in the future.
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    This museum has a diverse collection ranging from Indian artifacts to Egyptian art to a large bird collection. See more..
  2. 4.5 Dinosaur State Park (258 reviews)
    - The real thing!
    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Natural History Museums
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    In August of 1966, bulldozer operator Edward McCarthy was excavating a rocky site for a state building. He turned over a slab of gray sandstone and saw something very exciting: six large, three-toed footprints. Within a few weeks of the discovery, state officials decided to preserve the site as a state park. Two seasons of careful excavation resulted in one of the largest on-site displays of dinosaur tracks in the world. Fossil tracks are named independently from fossil animals. No skeletal remains were found at the Rocky Hill site so scientists speculate that the animal was similar to Dilophosaurus based on the shape and size of the footprints and the age of the sandstone where they are found. Hear more during our interactive track talk! The Park offers school field trips, as well as family-oriented programming on weekends, school vacations, and during the summer months. The Park has several days where admission is free over the summer in June and August! See more..
  3. 4.5 Bruce Museum (200 reviews)
    - Paintings by a Danish painter from the last sentry
    Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Natural History Museums • Science Museums • Art Museums
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    Explore Art and Science at the Bruce Museum in Greenwich, Connecticut. The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 am to 5:00 pm; closed Mondays and major holidays. Closed Thanksgiving Eve at 3:00 pm., Thanksgiving Day Closed, Closed Christmas Eve at 3:00 pm., Closed Christmas Day, Closed New Year's Eve at 3:00 pm, Closed on New Year's Day, Closed Easter Sunday. Tuesdays are free for all, all other days during construction are "pay as you wish," suggested amount, adults $20.00, Students (5-22 w/ valid ID) $15.00, Seniors (65 & up) $15.00, Museum members and children under 5 Free. Museums for All gives up to four individuals in the same group free admission with the presentation of one EBT card. This program is in effect during regular business hours and does not apply to lectures or other special programs. The Bruce Museum is participating in the Blue Star Museums program, offering free admission to all active-duty U.S. military personnel and their families with identification. See more..
  4. 4.5 Roaring Brook Nature Center (3 reviews)
    - Good for Kids and Adults!
    Natural History Museums • Science Museums • Children's Museums
    A great place for folks that love wildlife and enjoy learning. You can hike and explore the beautiful grounds, see and learn about animals that are in recovery or just learn about the local wildlife thru their educational exhibits and staff. Our kids love it! See more..

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