The Children's Museum Group

06/15/2026

For generations, children have connected with animals, explored science, and experienced the wonder of hands-on learning through The Children's Museum Group.

Today, you can help ensure those moments continue for future generations. Through Birdies for Charity, every donation receives a 15% bonus, making your gift go even further.

❤️ Donate today and help keep the wonder alive.

The Children’s Museum Group is excited to participate in Birdies for Charity throughout the month of June! From now until the end of June, when you make a one-time donation thro...

06/12/2026

Today was Carnival Day at The Children's Museum Preschool! Our preschoolers spent the morning playing games, winning prizes, and making memories with their friends. They soaked up the sunshine and enjoyed plenty of outdoor fun before the day got too hot.

06/11/2026

On Monday, TCM educator Gianna visited fourth-grade students in East Hartford for a hands-on exploration of sound!

Students discovered how sound is created through vibrations and travels as waves. They experimented with pitch using our human xylophone activity and even built a musical instrument to see the science of sound in action. Learning about sound has never been so much fun!

06/09/2026

Since 1927, The Children's Museum has inspired curiosity through science, nature, and hands-on learning.

Whether your connection to us began at the Sumner Mansion, with a visit to Conny the Whale at Trout Brook Drive, exploring Roaring Brook Nature Center, attending preschool, or experiencing a Mobile Museum program in your school or community, you have been part of our story.

While our museum building closed following the 2025 flood, our mission continues. Today, we serve children and families through The Children's Museum Preschool, Roaring Brook Nature Center, and TCM Mobile Museum programs across Connecticut.

As we approach our 100th anniversary, we're asking for your help to inspire the next generation of explorers, scientists, and nature lovers.

❤️ Every donation receives a 15% bonus through Birdies for Charity.

Donate today: https://app.partnerhq.com/public/e/2026-travelers-championship-birdies-for-charity/f/nonprofits/260

The Children’s Museum Group is excited to participate in Birdies for Charity throughout the month of June! From now until the end of June, when you make a one-time donation thro...

06/08/2026

Last Friday's museum lesson was all about butterflies! Our preschoolers explored these amazing insects and created their own colorful butterfly crafts. Hands-on learning and creativity make every Friday extra special at The Children's Museum Preschool!

06/04/2026

Come say hello to Lola and our other animal ambassadors at Roaring Brook Nature Center!

Your support helps us care for Lola and our other animal ambassadors while also providing educational programs for learners of all ages. Through Birdies for Charity, every donation receives a 15% bonus, making your gift go even further!

Donate here: https://app.partnerhq.com/public/e/2026-travelers-championship-birdies-for-charity/f/nonprofits/260

06/02/2026

For nearly 100 years, The Children’s Museum Group has inspired curiosity, creativity, and hands-on learning for children and families across Connecticut.

You may remember us from our longtime home on Trout Brook Drive, where Conny the Whale welcomed generations of visitors. Others may know us through Roaring Brook Nature Center, The Children’s Museum Preschool, or our Mobile Museum programs that bring science, wildlife, and STEAM learning directly into schools and communities.

In 2025, flooding forced the closure of our museum space on Mohegan Drive, leaving the organization without a permanent museum home for the time being. But our mission did not stop.

From January through April 2026 alone, we delivered 418 programs, reached 11,485 people, and served 54 cities and towns across Connecticut.

Much of our outreach work has been made possible through federal funding that has allowed us to bring hands-on learning experiences to children and families who need them most. As this funding comes to a close this fall, community support will play an even more important role in helping us continue and expand these programs.

We are also excited to participate in the 2026 Birdies for Charity program, which runs through June 2026. Every donation receives a 15% bonus thanks to the generosity of Webster Bank and Aetna, helping your gift make an even greater impact.

The Children’s Museum Group has changed many times over the past 99 years, but our mission remains the same: inspiring curiosity through hands-on learning.

Thank you for being part of our story and helping us continue the next chapter.

Every donation receives a 15% bonus through Birdies for Charity: https://app.partnerhq.com/public/e/2026-travelers-championship-birdies-for-charity/f/nonprofits/260

06/01/2026

What does a typical day at The Children’s Museum Preschool look like?

Every day is filled with hands-on learning, creativity, exploration, and plenty of play! From morning meetings and circle time to STEAM activities, outdoor adventures, and free choice exploration, our days are designed to help children learn and grow through experience.

Each classroom also enjoys outdoor time twice a day, weekly museum lessons, and special themed days throughout the year to keep learning exciting and engaging.

Come take a peek inside a day at preschool!

05/29/2026

At our preschool, Fridays are reserved for two very important things: dance parties and museum lessons!

Every Friday morning starts with a dance party led by our resident DJ, Ms. Ivy, followed by a special lesson from one of our Mobile Museum educators.

This week, the kiddos learned all about snakes! They met two ball pythons and a corn snake while exploring camouflage, colors, and how animal patterns help them survive in the wild.

05/27/2026

Adventure, exploration, animals, and hands-on learning await this summer at Roaring Brook Nature Center!

Summer Discovery Days are a wonderful way for children to connect with nature through hikes, games, crafts, stories, and up-close animal encounters. Each week brings new themes and new discoveries!

Registration is now open for our Summer 2026 Discovery Days Programs!
Our programs offer your child a unique blend of education and recreation that takes advantage of the curiosity and sense of wonder that all children feel toward the natural world. Each week offers themed activities including short hikes, games, stories, crafts, and visits with the Nature Center’s animals.
Click this link for all the information you need about the programs - Age Groups, Program Descriptions, Registration and more:
https://roaringbrook.org/summer-programs-2/