Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk
10 North Water Street, Norwalk
(203) 852-0700
I-95, Exit 14N/15S
Nationally recognized aquarium features fascinating permanent exhibits (including seals, sharks, jellies, river otters and sea turtles), study cruises on Long Island Sound, engaging giant screen IMAX films, boat building, and enlightening special exhibits. Year-round, 10am-5pm daily (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas). Admission.
www.maritimeaquarium.org

IMAX Theater/The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk
10 North Water Street, Norwalk
(203) 852-0700
I-95, Exit 14N/15S
Upclose and personal cinema experiences on a 6 x 8 story screen. Connecticut's only IMAX Theater. Year-round, call for daily showtimes. Admission.
www.maritimeaquarium.org/whats_going_on/imax.html

Beardsley Zoo
1875 Noble Avenue, Bridgeport
(203) 394-6569
I-95, Exit 27A to Exit 5 (Boston Avenue)
Connecticut's only accredited zoo. Naturalistic rainforest exhibit. New England farmyard and a Carousel. Gift shop and Peacock Cafe. Year-round, daily 9am-4pm. Carousel open daily 10:30am-3:30pm. Admission.
www.beardsleyzoo.org

Barnum Museum
820 Main Street, Bridgeport
(203) 331-1104
www.barnum-museum.org

The Discovery Museum
4450 Park Avenue, Bridgeport
(203) 372-3521
www.discoverymuseum.org

Stepping Stones Museum for Children
Matthews Park, 303 West Avenue, Norwalk
(203) 899-0606
www.steppingstonesmuseum.org

Stamford Museum and Nature Center
39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford
(203) 322-1646
www.stamfordmuseum.org/home.html