Connecticut Science Center, Hartford

Name: Connecticut Science Center
Address: 250 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, 06103, United States
Telephone: +1 860-724-3623

#12 among attractions in Hartford

Museum, Cinema, Science museum

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The Connecticut Science Center is a nine-story museum located on the Connecticut River in Hartford, Connecticut designed by César Pelli & Associates, which opened on June 12, 2009. The building measures a total of 154,000 square feet, including 40,000 square feet of interactive exhibits consisting of videos, audios, visuals, tactile components, programs, and live demonstrations. ()

Established: 2009 (15 years ago)Coordinates: 41°45'53"N, 72°40'8"W

Address

250 Columbus BlvdDowntown HartfordHartford 06103 United States

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+1 860-724-3623

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Connecticut Science Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: XL Center, Wadsworth Atheneum, Old State House, Dunkin' Donuts Park.

0.5 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
XL Center, Hartford
13 min walk • The XL Center, nestled in the heart of downtown Hartford, Connecticut, stands as a premier sports and entertainment destination in New England. This versatile arena, with its expansive seating capacity, hosts a diverse range of events, from high-energy hockey games...
~1260 ftSW
19th- and 20th-century American artists
Wadsworth Atheneum, Hartford
7 min walk • The Wadsworth Atheneum is an art museum in Hartford, Connecticut. The Wadsworth is noted for its collections of European Baroque art, ancient Egyptian and Classical bronzes, French and American Impressionist paintings, Hudson River School landscapes, modernist masterpieces and...
~1140 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Old State House, Hartford
6 min walk • The Old State House in Hartford, Connecticut is generally believed to have been designed by noted American architect Charles Bulfinch as his first public building. The State House is currently managed by the Office of Legislative Management of the Connecticut General Assembly.
0.6 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Dunkin' Donuts Park, Hartford
15 min walk • Dunkin' Donuts Park is a 6,121-seat baseball park in Hartford, Connecticut. It is the home field of the Hartford Yard Goats of the Double-A Northeast.
0.6 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts, Hartford
16 min walk • The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts is a performing arts venue at 166 Capitol Street in Hartford, Connecticut. Managed by a non-profit organization, it is marketed as Connecticut's premier presenter of the performing arts.
~1520 ftW
Church, Cemetery
Ancient Burying Ground, Hartford
8 min walk • The First Church of Christ and the Ancient Burying Ground is a historic church and cemetery at 60 Gold Street in Hartford, Connecticut. It is the oldest church congregation in Hartford, founded in 1636 by Thomas Hooker.
~1540 ftNW
Shopping, Department store
Cheney Building, Hartford
8 min walk • The R. and F. Cheney Building, also known as the Brown Thomson Building, is a commercial building designed by noted American architect H. H. Richardson. It is located at 942 Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut, and is now on the National Register of Historic Places.
~720 ftS
Convention center
Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford
4 min walk • The Connecticut Convention Center is a convention center located in downtown Hartford, Connecticut, United States, overlooking the Connecticut River.
~350 ftW
Park
Constitution Plaza, Hartford
2 min walk • Constitution Plaza is a large commercial mixed-use development in Downtown Hartford, Connecticut.
~870 ftNE
Bridge
Founders Bridge, Hartford
5 min walk • The Founders Bridge is one of the three highway bridges over the Connecticut River in Hartford, Connecticut. The steel stringer bridge carries the Route 2 expressway, and also crosses over Interstate 91.
1.7 miSW
Nightlife, Cinema
Cinestudio, Hartford
43 min walk • Cinestudio is an independent film theater located on the campus of Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut. The theater is a single-screen venue with a seating capacity of approximately 485, a classic McKim, Mead & White design from 1935.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Connecticut Science Center open?

Connecticut Science Center is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Connecticut Science Center?

Nearby attractions include Mortensen Riverfront Plaza, Hartford (2 min walk), Constitution Plaza, Hartford (2 min walk), Phoenix Life Insurance Company Building, Hartford (3 min walk), Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford (4 min walk).

How to get to Connecticut Science Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to Connecticut Science Center:

Bus

Hartford Megabus (8 min walk)
Hartford Union Station (19 min walk)

Train

Hartford (19 min walk)