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Open Daily for Winter Vacation
Turn winter vacation into a full day of family adventure! Skip the same-old break routine and give the kids a day to explore, experiment, play, and discover together. With 165+ hands-on exhibits, a tropical Butterfly Encounter, sock skating, giant-screen movies, and the final days to experience Sharks, there’s something around every corner to keep the whole family entertained.
Hours: Open daily from 10AM–4PM.
Butterfly Encounter and Giant Screen Movies require a separate ticket. Availability, schedules, and experiences may vary by date.
This Event Runs From Dec 26, 2026, 10:00am to Jan 3, 2027, 4:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Turn winter vacation into a full day of family adventure! Skip the same-old break routine and give the kids a day to explore, experiment, play, and discover together. With 165+ hands-on exhibits, a tropical Butterfly Encounter, sock skating, giant-screen movies, and the final days to experience Sharks, there’s something around every corner to keep the whole family entertained.
Hours: Open daily from 10AM–4PM.
Butterfly Encounter and Giant Screen Movies require a separate ticket. Availability, schedules, and experiences may vary by date.
This Event Runs From Dec 26, 2026, 10:00am to Jan 3, 2027, 4:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Date & Time
December 26, 2026
10:00am - 4:00pm
Additional Dates
This event also occurs on:
12/27/2026, 12/28/2026, 12/29/2026, 12/30/2026 and 4 other dates
Location
Connecticut Science Center
250 Columbus Boulevard
Hartford, CT 06103
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