Montshire Museum of Science
Ages: 0 - 14+
Cost: Adults $9; children 3 to 17 $7. Members and children under 3 are admitted free.
Parking: Yes - Parking is Free
Features: Shop, Handicap Accessible, Picnic Area, Restrooms
This hands-on museum offers many exciting indoor exhibits that focus on the natural and physical sciences, ecology and technology. Step outside the museum to experience the many outdoor exhibits that teach children about the solar system, New England insects, birds and more. But not to missed are the water exhibits that are centered around the Rill, a 250-foot long watercourse where visitors can manipulate dams and sluices to change the direction and volume of the flowing water. Additionally there are several easy-to-moderate walking trail for visitors of all ages and fitness levels.
Open: seven days a week throughout the year (except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years)
Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Note: The water Exhibits close in mid October.
2 Reviews
missmagpie
Reviewed on 02/25/2008
At only an 1hr 20 minutes away this destination is a definite daytripper. Great indoor typical kids museum stuff that makes children think and use their minds. There's a large changing exhibit space upstairs so check back often to see what's there. But the real bonus is the outdoor water learning space. Great on a hot day! Make sure to bring towels and a change of clothes. There is not a lot of shade so you will need your sunscreen....more
Owl
Reviewed on 03/14/2008
It is the perfect destination when you just have to get out of town. Our kids feel like it's a mini vacation. There is always so much to keep them captivated.
