Mystic Country, Connecticut

In Mystic

Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center

109 Pequotsepos Road
Mystic, CT 06355

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

75 Greenmanville Avenue
Mystic, CT 06355

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

55 Coogan Blvd.
Mystic, CT 06355

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.

On the Coast

Children's Museum of Southeastern Connecticut

409 Main Street
Niantic, CT 06357

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.

In the Country

The Dinosaur Place

1650 Hartford New London
Oakdale, CT 06370

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.

Mashantucket Pequot Museum

110 Pequot Trail
Mashantucket, CT 06338

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.

Ballard Institute & Museum of Puppetry

6 Bourn Place U-5212
Storrs, CT 006269-5212

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

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1650 Hartford New London
Oakdale, CT
860 443 4367
860 443 0253 fax

www.thedinosaurplace.com

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Discover a land before time at The Dinosaur Place where you can explore over 1.5 miles of prehistoric trails in a 60-acre dinosaur-themed park filled with 30 life-sized dinosaurs. This interactive Outdoor Adventure also includes the a"MAZE"asaurus -- New England's largest self-standing maze; Monty's Playground and Space Net; and the Splashpad - A zero-depth aquatic park complete with dinosaur-themed water cannons and much more. Venture indoors to the Activity Center where you can learn to pan for "gold" in Thunder Creek; Help to uncover a dinosaur fossil in the Bone Zone; or dig for gems and polished stones in our Jackpot Mine. Each activity comes with a take-home treasure that is yours to keep! Explore our Shops for educational science & learning toys, beautiful jewelry, beads, ancient fossils, minerals, crystals, and more. Educational programs and group rates are available.

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