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Stepping Stones Museum For Children
Mathews Park
303 West Ave
Norwalk, CT 06850
(203) 899-0606
303 West Ave
Norwalk, CT 06850
(203) 899-0606
- Hours:
Tue. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wed-Sun. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
2 reviews for Stepping Stones Museum For Children
Great place to take children under 6. Older kids will probably be bored. I took my grandson here when he was 5 and he had a blast. He really enjoyed the interactive exhibits.
And yes - man can this place get crowded. Uncomfortably so. So much that though he had a good time, I did not...
OK, so we probably shouldn't have gone on the one day everybody was off from school, but our family decided on a spur of the moment to try this museum on the way to New York.
The place was incredibly crowded when we went; There was a wait to get in because the place was at its maximum limit. But after a little waiting (like 10 minutes at their cool souvenir shop), we were let in.
Much much smaller than the Liberty Science Center, but much more child centered, this place is a wonderful place for children aged 2-7. Since my kids were 4 and 7, this was the perfect day to discover something new and marvel at the wonder of science. You first enter into "Water Works" where children play with water to their heart's content. Warning: Children get wet regardless of the smock the museum offers.
My favorites were similar to Jennifer's. I loved the Lego raceway, the fog maker, the pulley system and the making of the roller coaster. It was also fun just building blocks with my daughter. Everything's much more fun when you are surrounded by children in intrigue.
Although this place is a tiny sized discovery museum (and a little bit like a mini indoor playground), it is well designed: beautifully architected both inside and out. However, the down side is the pricing. For 9 bucks per person, the five stars comes down a notch to four.
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Specialties
Stepping Stones Museum for Children, named one of America's Top 50 Children's Museums, features interactive exhibits, educational programs and fun for the whole family. With four main galleries, a toddlers-only gallery and more than 100 hands-on activities, Stepping Stones offers children ages ten and under plenty to explore and discover.
Stepping Stones offers a variety of educational programs to enhance and extend the visitor experience. These offerings include family programs, school and group programs, after-school programs, scout workshops, early childhood classes, summer drop-off programs, special events and performances. The museum's whimsical design makes it a great venue for birthday parties and special events.
History
Established in 2000
Stepping Stones mission is to broaden and enrich the educational opportunities for children ages ten and under and to enhance their understanding of the world. The museum seeks to create an environment that inspires lifelong learning, and supports parents, caregivers and educators as facilitators of children's explorations.
To achieve its mission, the museum builds collaborations and pursues strategies that welcome all families to join in the Stepping Stones learning community. As a multidimensional resource in the region, the museum offers exhibits, programs and services that take an interactive approach to promote early learning.
Come Grow with Us! Stepping Stones $15 million expansion will include the addition of 22,000 square feet to the east side of the building in Mathews Park. The addition of new exhibits and exhibit space will have a focus on energy-themed education.