Mystic Country, Connecticut

Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center

Since 1946 the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center has provided the community with experiential science programs and activities. 10 miles of trails, live animals, and a natural history museum.

Fun for Kids at Mystic Seaport

Mystic Seaport has plenty for busy kids to do – climb kid-sized wooden boats, learn the Skills of a Sailor, or visit a children’s museum. Or take a carriage ride or go out rowing with the entire family.

Hands-on Fun at Mystic Aquarium

What does a shark or a ray feel like? With the Ray Touch Pool and new Shark Encounters, kids can find out. And with the new Jellies exhibit and Sense-Sational Seas (exploring cool animal senses) there’s even more hands-on fun.

Children's Museum of Southeastern Connecticut

An interactive, hands-on educational opportunity for children 1-12 years old. Exhibits are designed to engage, encourage, and challenge them in the sciences, arts, literacy, culture & history, and safety & health.

Mashantucket Pequot Museum

Journey back in time to discover the native and natural history of southeastern Connecticut. Exhibits include life-size dioramas, historic artifacts, art films, and interactive media including a 22,000 sq. ft. Pequot village. Open year round.

The Dinosaur Place

Explore over 1.5 miles of trails in a 60-acre dinosaur-themed park, filled with 30 life-size dinos. Wander a"MAZE"asaurus - New England's largest self-standing maze; play at Splashpad - a zero-depth aquatic park w/dino-themed water cannons and much more.

Ballard Institute & Museum of Puppetry

The collection has over 2000 puppets and is a unique source of education and entertainment. Make your own puppet station. Gift Shop.