November 12th Through April 25th, 2010
The Children’s Museum
www.thechildrensmuseumct.org
950 Trout Brook Drive, West Hartford, CT 06119, 860-231-2824
Come visit this one-of-a-kind children’s museum featuring
hands-on science exhibits, a variety of live animals, and out-of-this-world
digital planetarium shows and programs for kids and families. Dig
into Earth’s prehistoric past
at Evacuation Station, featuring life-sized dinosaurs, dig pits
and more. Our UTC Wildlife Sanctuary and Turtle Town feature more
than 100 common and exotic animals, and we offer a variety of special
programs focused on getting “up
close and personal” with amphibians, wolves, birds of prey,
and much more. Kids can walk into our life-sized kaleidoscope,
test their skills at designing and racing cars, become television “weather
forecasters,” look through our telescopes and interact with
numerous, hands-on exhibits that challenge their curiosity and
test their abilities. Stop by our Explore Store for creative purchases,
and check out our science-themed birthday parties, vacation science
programs, pre-school program, special theme days, and an additional
array of activities and events offered at Roaring Brook Nature
Center in Canton. Planetarium shows run throughout the day, with
shows designed for younger and older children.
Visit our website for additional information, Planetarium schedules
and special events. Open Tues. through Sat. 9:00 to 4:00, and Mondays
during school holidays.
Express Savings Club Special:
$1.00 Off Each Admission, Regular Admission: $11, Seniors: $10, Free for Members
and Children Under 2.
Children’s Museum of
Southeastern Connecticut
www.childrensmuseumsect.org
409 Main Street, Niantic, CT 06357, 860-691-1111
There’s a lot to do at the Children’s Museum of Southeastern Connecticut!
Families have loads of fun with hands-on interactive exhibits, scavenger hunts
and photo searches. Dig for fossils in the Egyptian Pyramid. Make a flan in the
Mexican Restaurant. Step inside a real two-person submarine or command a fishing
boat. Search for magnetic surfaces, blow a bubble and visit our all new outdoor
space. Creative educational programs for children ages 12 months to 8 years.
Come see Touch, Hear & Do! Visit our website for more details. Open year-round
Tues. through Sat. 9:30 to 5:00, Sun. 12:00 to 5:00.
Express Savings Club Special:
Two Admissions For $10, Regular Admission: $6, Members and Children Under 1:
FREE
Connecticut’s Beardsley
Zoo
www.beardsleyzoo.org
1875 Noble Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06610, 203-394-6565
Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport is open year-round and exhibits
primarily North and South American animals, including many endangered and
threatened species, such as tigers and bears. Highlights include an indoor
Tropical Rainforest, New England Farmyard, Alligator Alley aviary, Carousel,
Hanson Exploration Station, and Victorian Greenhouse. Take a Short Drive
to Another World! Open daily 9:00 to 4:00. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas
and New Year's.
Express Savings Club Special:
15% Off Admission (Up to 4 admissions.) Regular Admission: Adults: $11, Seniors & Children
(3-11): $9, 2 & Under: FREE
Danbury Railway Museum
www.danbury.org
120 White Street, Danbury, CT 06810, 203-778-8337
Experience the golden age of railroading at the Danbury Railway Museum.
See the beautifully restored 1903 station in Danbury, Connecticut’s downtown dining
and entertainment district. Learn about the exciting role that railroads played
in the development of the country through DRM’s vintage collection
of locomotives and cars, model train layouts, and interpretive exhibits
of rare artifacts and photographs. Take a tour of our six-acre rail yard
to see many different types of trains. From steam to diesel, from passenger
to freight, the DRM has it all! Open Nov. through March, Wed. through Sat.
10:00 to 4:00, Sun. 12:00 to 4:00. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day,
Tue. through Sat. 10:00 to 5:00, Sun. 12:00 to 5:00.
Express Savings Club Special:
$1 Off Each Admission, Regular Price: Adults: $6, Seniors & Students:
$5, Children (3-12): $4, Under 3: FREE (Train Ride Extra)
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center
www.dpnc.org
109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT 06355, 860-536-1216
Enjoy the beauty of winter in the woods! DPNC is a combination environmental
education center, wildlife sanctuary and natural history museum set in
a 300-acre nature preserve located just off Interstate 95 in Mystic. Visitors
can experience the diverse woodland, wetland and meadow habitats and native
wildlife of southern New England through a combination of interactive displays;
live animal exhibits including snakes, reptiles, amphibians and birds of
prey; or by hiking or walking our more than 10 miles of trails. The Nature
Center store is stocked with fun, unique and educational items. DPNC offers
programs for all ages, and a state-licensed preschool. Open year-round,
seven days a week, Mon. through Fri. 9:00 to 5:00, Sat. 9:00 to 4:00 and
Sun. 10:00 to 4:00
Express Savings Club Special:
$1 Off Adult Admission, Regular Admission: Adults: $8, Seniors (65+) & Children
(12 & Under):
$5
The Dinosaur Place™
www.thedinosaurplace.com
1650 Hartford-New London Turnpike, Oakdale, CT 06370, 860-443-4367
Escape from the cold and into an Indoor Adventure of prehistoric proportions
at the Dinosaur PlaceTM. Discover Thunder Creek and pan for “Gold” like
they did during the Gold Rush of 1849; Excavate a dinosaur skeleton in
the Bone Zone and take home ancient fossils; Dig for “Gems” in
the Jackpot Mine and add them to your collection; and explore a mammoth-sized
gift shop filled with fossils, minerals, and more. See thedinosaurplace.com
for special events, directions, and information. Gift Shop open daily 10:00
to 6:00, Indoor activities weekends 10:00 to 5:00.
Express Savings Club Special: Buy One Bone Zone Ticket, Get One Free
(Some restrictions apply, see store for details.) Admission varies based on Indoor
Activity
Harriet Beecher Stowe Center
www.harrietbeecherstowecenter.org
77 Forest Street, Hartford, CT 06105, 860-522-9258
In 1852, Harriet Beecher Stowe transformed her world and ours with Uncle Tom's
Cabin, the ground-breaking anti-slavery novel, and became the most influential
woman of the 19th century. Experience her life and impact through one of many
seasonal and themed tours of Stowe's beautifully restored Victorian Gothic home
(1871). See the award-winning exhibit Uncle Tom's Cabin: A Moral Battle Cry for
Freedom, visit the Museum Store in the Stowe Visitor Center (1873), and stroll
around the grounds. Open Wed. through Sat., 9:30 to 4:30, Sun., Noon to 4:30.
Express Savings Club Special:
Purchase One Adult Admission, Get a Second Free
Regular Admission: Adults: $9, Seniors (65+) & Students: $8, Children
(5 to 12): $6, Under 5: Free
Hill-Stead Museum
www.hillstead.org
35 Mountain Road, Farmington, CT 06032, 860-677-4787
A National Historic Landmark, Hill-Stead Museum is a member of Connecticut’s
Historic Gardens and a stop on the Connecticut Art Trail, a partnership
of 15 world-class museums and historic sites across the state. The 1901
33,000-square-foot mansion is filled with a world-renowned art collection,
including French Impressionist masterpieces by Monet, Degas, Manet, Whistler,
and Cassatt, hung amid original furnishings. Meadows and trails accent
the 152-acre historic property, enjoyed by cross country skiers and nature
enthusiasts of all stripes. An estate naturalist leads year-round walks
for all ages. Visit our website for directions. Open Tues. through Sun.,
May through Oct. 10:00 to 4:00, Nov. through April, 11:00 to 3:00, last
tour begins one hour before closing.
Express Savings Club Special:
$1 Off Adult Admission
Regular Admission: Adults: $10, Seniors: $9, Students: $8, Children (6
to 12): $5, Members and Under 6: FREE
Imagine Nation Museum
www.imaginemuseum.org
One Pleasant Street, Bristol, CT 06010, 860-314-1400
Located in the heart of downtown Bristol, the museum is committed to enriching
the lives of children and families with unique hands-on exhibits and educational
programs to spark imagination and wonder. The 23,000 sq. ft. museum features
the ESPN Play Your Way exhibit that includes a replica ESPN SportsCenter
desk where children can role-play as sports anchors. Children can stand
inside a giant bubble, try their skills on the climbing wall, ride in a
see through teaching elevator, explore the Greenhouse, Kids Zone, Art Area,
a pretend market, and MORE! An original 1940’s soda fountain from
the Redman Dairy, a long time local landmark, is located in the lobby serving
ice cream and treats. Open Wed. through Fri. 9:30 to 5:00, Sat. 11:00 to
5:00, and Sun. 12:00 to 5:00.
Express Savings Club Special:
Two Admissions For $9
Regular Admission: $5 (Admission increasing to $7 January 1st),
Children Under 1 and Members: FREE
Lutz Children’s Museum
www.lutzmuseum.org
247 South Main Street, Manchester, CT 06040, 860-643-0949
Every visit to the Lutz Children’s Museum is exciting because exhibits
change frequently and special programs are offered daily. Most exhibits
and activities are designed for children aged two through ten and their
families. Galleries contain hands-on exhibits and a collection of live
animals. Visit www.lutzmuseum.org for a current schedule of classes, concerts,
trips, and special events.
Express Savings Club Special:
Express Card Member Free with One Paid Admission
(Limit one per family, per visit) Regular Admission: $5, Children under
one year & Members: FREE
Lyman Allyn Art Museum
www.lymanallyn.org
625 Williams Street, New London, CT 06320, 860-443-2545
Lyman Allyn Art Museum was established in 1926 by Harriet Upson Allyn in memory
of her father, Lyman Allyn, as a place for local citizens to learn about art
and culture. Housed in a handsome Neo-Classical building designed by Charles
A. Platt, the permanent collection includes over 10,000 paintings, sculpture,
drawings, prints, furniture, and decorative arts, with an emphasis on American
art from the 18th through 20th centuries. Take exit 83 off I-91 and follow brown
cultural heritage signage. Open Tues. through Sat. 10:00 to 5:00, Sun. 1:00 to
5:00. Closed Mondays and major holidays.
Express Savings Club Special:
$1 Off Admission, Regular Admission: Adults: $8, Students & Seniors:
$7, Under 12: FREE
Mad Science of Southeastern Connecticut
www.madscience.org/seconn
39 Wedgewood Drive, Jewett City, CT 06351, 860-376-9451
Join Mad Science in the lab on Friday nights for our Friday Night Funshops. These
hands-on workshops will spark the imagination and curiosity of parents and children.
Each week we explore exciting science topics with hands-on activities and demonstrations.
Great for families, scout groups, and children ages 3-13. Weekly topics can be
found on our website.
Express Savings Club Special:
$6.00 Admission,
Regular Admission: $8
Mashantucket Pequot Museum
& Research
Center
www.pequotmuseum.org
110 Pequot Trail, Mashantucket, CT 06338, 800-411-9671
Celebrate winter and Native American culture with breathtaking special
exhibits, hands-on activities for young and old, and demonstrations of
age-old cultural traditions. Immerse yourself in 18,000 years of Native
and natural history where you witness the drama of a prehistoric caribou
hunt, walk thorough a life-size 16th-century Indian village, and explore
acres of interactive exhibits. A must-see this winter is an animated film
series each Saturday in February. Join us for a mid-winter indoor picnic
with live entertainment on Feb. 13. See the live wolf presentation on Feb.
17 and 19. On Feb. 20, come to the Children’s health and Wellness
Fair at the opening of the new children’s
book illustration exhibit: Through the eyes of the Eagle: Illustrating
Healthy Living for Children. Don’t forget to ride to the top of the
18-story observation tower!
Visit www.pequotmuseum.org to plan your winter adventures. Open Wed. through
Sat. year round 10:00 to 4:00, last admission at 3:00. Closed Thanksgiving
Eve and Day, Christmas Eve and Day, and New Year’s Eve and Day.
Express Savings Club Special:
$2 Off Each Admission (Good for up to 4 guests. Cannot be combined with
any other offer.) Regular Admission: Adults: $15, Seniors (55+): $13, Children
(6 to 15): $10, Under 6: FREE
Monster Mini Golf
www.monsterminigolf.com
20 Main Street, Dexter Plaza, Windsor Locks, CT 06096, 860-758-7970
10,000 sq. feet of indoor, 3 dimensional, 18 hole Monster themed Glow-in-the-Dark
Mini Golf complete with cool special effects, great music, state of the art Arcade
Games, Glow Air Hockey, tons of Redemption games with great prizes! We have a
live DJ who not only is a little weird but also gives away prizes for some of
the craziest reasons! Great place for Birthday Parties! Fun for All Ages! Open
Tue. through Thurs. 2:00 to 9:00, Fri. 2:00 to 10:00, Sat. 12:00 to 10:00, and
Sun. 12:00 to 8:00. Closed Mondays.
Express Savings Club Special:
$2 Off a Round of Mini Golf or $2 Off Group
(One discount per party. Discount cannot be combined with any other offer.)
Regular Admission: Adults: $8, Children (4 & Over): Prices based on
height of child, $5.50 - $7.50. Under 4 years of age: Free with paid golfer
Mystic Aquarium & Institute
For Exploration
www.mysticaquarium.org
55 Coogan Boulevard, Mystic, CT 06355, 860-572-5955
Come to the aquarium where close encounters of the incredible kind happen
every day. Reach in and touch a ray, meet crabs and sea stars from Long
Island Sound or take part in a penguin encounter program and get closer
to a penguin than you ever thought possible. Watch playful sea lions in
the California sea lion show and see colorful fish from around the world.
Enjoy the new exhibit DNA, Red Tide in the Sea opening November 2009. Take
a ride on the XD Motion Theater Deep Sea 3D and dive into the deep with
the world’s only exhibits based
on Dr. Robert Ballard’s expeditions such as the Titanic and discover
shipwrecks and colorful corals. Open daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas
Day. March through Nov. 9:00 to 5:00, Dec. through Feb. 10:00 to 4:00.
Once inside, guests may stay for one additional hour after closing.
Express Savings Club Special:
$2 Off Adult and $1 Off Child Admission
(Good for up to 4 people.) Regular Admission: Adults: $26, Seniors: $23,
Children (3 to 12): $19, 2 & Under: FREE
Mystic Seaport
The Museum of America and the Sea
www.mysticseaport.org
75 Greenmanville Avenue, Mystic, CT 06355, 860-572-0711
Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea - is home to four National
Historic Landmark vessels, including the Charles W. Morgan, the last wooden whaleship
in the world. Currently undergoing a three-year restoration in the Museum's preservation
shipyard, visitors can climb aboard the Morgan during this historic process and
watch as the amazing work takes place. Additionally, Mystic Seaport is home to
a re-created 19th-century seafaring village, formal exhibit galleries and the
nation's premier maritime art gallery. Visitors can also discover stars under
our planetarium dome and learn how celestial navigation aided sailors before
there was GPS. Musicians and roleplayers also bring the Museum to life - either
through music (such as sea chanteys) or first-person storytelling. Mystic Seaport
is the nation's leading maritime museum. Here we tell the stories of America
and the sea. Stories that connect us all. Open Nov. 2 through 29 daily 10:00
to 4:00, Nov. 30 through March 26, Thur. through Sun. 10:00 to 4:00, March 27
through April 25 daily 9:00 to 5:00. Closed Christmas Eve and Day.
Express Savings Club Special:
$2 Off Admission (Not to be combined with any other discount offer. Expires
4/26/10.) Regular Admission: Adults: $24, Youth (6-17): $15, 5 and under:
Free
New England Air Museum
www.neam.org
36 Perimeter Road, Bradley International Airport,
Windsor Locks, CT 06096, 860-623-3305
Visit three aviation hangars full of history. Let one of our docents share the
history of aviation, experience how an airplane works through one of our Educators
and enjoy our NEW Kids Corridor. Let aviation come alive for you and your family!
Visit us online for additional activities and programs.
Express Savings Club Special:
Free Child Admission With Paid Adult or Senior
Admission (Offer not valid during special events.) Regular Admission: Adults:
$10, Seniors (65 & over): $9, Children (4-11): $6, Under 4: FREE
Stone Age Rock Gym
www.stoneagerockgym.com
195-B Adams Street, Manchester, CT 06042, 860-645-0015
4,500 sq. ft. of textured indoor rock climbing. Professional outdoor guide
service. Indoor rock climbing lessons offered daily. Outdoor trips in Connecticut,
New Hampshire, and Maine by appointment. Come join us! Open Mon. – Fri.
12:00 to 10:00, Sat. and Sun. 10:00 to 10:00.
Express Savings Club Special:
$1 Off One Day Admission or $10 Off A Month
Pass, Regular Admission: Day Pass: $14.75, Month Pass: $65.50
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