Area Museums -- Great for Families!
Editor’s Note: While all attempts have been made to make these lists as accurate as possible, times and program availability may be subject to change. Please check information in advance to avoid disappointment.
The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum. On the first Saturday of most months, the museum has Family Art Adventures, a day to explore the galleries and Docent Art Stations offer games, activities, props and more to help encourage children to engage with the artwork. The Education Center is open all day for experiments and activities based on the current exhibit. Noon-5pm Tuesday-Sunday. $7 adults, free for children 18 and under. Free for everyone on Tuesdays. Visit Web site to download the Aldrich Exhibition Guide, a guide to help families enjoy the museum with questions to discuss about the artwork, activities to do in the galleries and more. 258 Main St., Ridgefield, Conn. 203-438-4519. www.aldrichart.org.
Hudson River Museum. A cultural complex consisting of galleries, education center, planetarium and the historic Glenview; a Victorian Hudson River home. Ever-changing exhibits link 19th and 20th century American art, science and history. Family programs, tours and activities. 511 Warburton Ave., Yonkers. 963-4550. www.hrm.org.
Katonah Museum. A non-collecting museum with exhibits, educational programs for all ages, and interactive learning lab with computer and video stations. 134 Jay St., Rte. 22, Katonah. 232-9555. www.katonahmuseum.org.
Neuberger Museum of Art. A museum of modern, contemporary and African art. Permanent collections, more than a dozen changing exhibits each year, hands-on workshops, concerts, family festivals and dance performances. Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase. 251-6101. www.neuberger.org.
Stepping Stones Children Museum. A museum for children ages 10 and under designed to promote exploration and discovery with an interactive approach. Over 100 hands-on activities, four main galleries, toddlers-only gallery, family programs and special events. 303 West Ave., Norwalk, Conn. 203-899-0606. www.steppingstonesmuseum.org.
The Bruce Museum. A natural history, historical and art museum with marine tank, local environmental displays, permanent science exhibition featuring a minerals gallery, changing exhibits, family days, children’s concerts and special events. One Museum Dr., Greenwich Conn. 203-869-0376. www.brucemuseum.org.
The Children’s Museum. A museum filled with science and nature learning experiences for kids of all ages with a Travelers Science Dome in the Gengras Planetarium, Roaring Brook Nature Center and a wildlife sanctuary. The multi-level museum has classic exhibits, an excavation station with dig pits and a live alligator, a Kids’ Corner with interactive experiences and more. 10am-5pm Tuesday-Saturday, noon-5pm Sunday. Ages 2 and up. $11. Free for children under 2. Call or visit Web site for daily schedule of animal demonstrations, Dome shows. 950 Trout Brook Dr., West Hartford, Conn. 860-231-2824. www.thechildrensmuseumct.org.
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