Attractions
Science Alley
Science Alley is a unique gallery, featuring science themes and concepts to amaze everyone. The Science Alley provides an immersive experience to explore elements of the Earth’s wonders and discover unseen facts about the underwater universe. Learn about aerospace. There are models of rockets, helicopters, and artifacts of extreme weather events and great innovations in flying.
Maximilian E. and Marion 0. Hoffman Foundation Science Theater
As its long name, this is a stadium-seating-style theater that consists of more than 200 seats to provide sensory effects. The digital theater has an 18000 watt Dolby sound system which is the best quality sound system in the country, featuring a wide screen with Dolby 3D technology and glasses.
The Butterfly Encounter
A must-see place full of beautiful tropical butterfly habitats that provide a mesmerizing life experience. There are all-season butterflies to enjoy magical free-flying of butterfly species. The science center offers opportunities to observe the last stage of metamorphosis. In butterfly houses, there are many plants installed to provide nutrients for butterflies and also boost the ecosystem and economy.
Facts: –
- The Connecticut Science Center is a 9th-story building, designed by Cesar Pelli & Associates.
- The Science Center opened on June 12, 2009, generating most of the power from the on-site fuel cell.
Activities: – The Connecticut Science Center is full of endless fun running, jumping, and dancing. The Science Center is home to dozens of exhibits, labs, a kid space, an energy city that discovers new energy tech, and glorious butterflies in the greenhouse. Learn about the fascinating lifecycle and behavior of the diversity of butterflies. Experience the great combination of art, music, and science in Sight and Sound, which offers a variety of music and art. Take pictures in freeze frame 360. Enjoy the sensory effects at the science center theater.
What to expect: – The Science Center is the centerpiece for science lovers, scientists, and all kinds of fun seekers (educational). You can enjoy spectacular views from the rooftop garden, and cheerfully roaming tropical butterflies that rest on your shoulders. The science center consists of several exhibits filled with scientific wonders that rejoice, with future Geologists, Astrologists, and Astronauts while looking at the marvels of different planets, stars, and the atmosphere. There is a huge screen theater presenting movies and programs every hour for guests. You can also enjoy shopping, food and lots of generic things.
Plan your visit: – You can come here all year round from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. The science center is a certified organization, providing educational, gift stores, ongoing events, and fun opportunities to explore. The Connecticut Science Center charges entry fees of $24.95 for adults ages 18-64, $16.95 for young ages from 3-17, $22.95 for seniors ages 65, and free for children ages 2 or less. Experience 3D motion pictures in the digital cinema of the science center.
