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The Children's Museum, Connecticut, Science museum in West Hartford, United States.

The Children's Museum is a science museum in West Hartford, Connecticut, designed primarily for young visitors. The building houses multiple interactive exhibit areas, a planetarium dome with digital shows, and spaces set up for hands-on learning activities.

Founded in 1927, the museum was among the first educational institutions in the US created specifically for young learners. Over the decades, it has evolved by adding new exhibit spaces and adopting modern technologies to enhance learning.

The museum brings science and play together, creating a space where children explore natural phenomena through hands-on experiments. You'll see kids of different ages working side by side at interactive stations, learning from one another.

The museum is located at an easily accessible spot and is open on several days throughout the week for visitors. You should check current hours before your visit, as opening times can vary by season.

The museum operates a wildlife sanctuary area where visitors can observe animals and learn about animal behavior and conservation directly. This hands-on component with living creatures sets it apart from screen-based learning.

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