Governor Lamont announced the return of program allowing children to receive free admission at Connecticut museums during the summer months. The governor established the program in 2021 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic as a way of providing children with engaging summer enrichment and learning experiences.
Under the program, from July 1, 2022, to September 5, 2022, Connecticut children aged 18 and under – plus one accompanying Connecticut adult – can receive free admission to any of the participating museums, including historic house museums, historic sites, historical societies, art museums, children’s museums, science centers, special-interest museums, natural history museums, university museums, arboretums/botanical gardens and zoos.
Some of the notable attractions in our area include:
- EverWonder Children's Museum (Newtown)
- Fairfield Museum and History Center (Fairfield)
- SHU Discovery Science Center and Planetarium (Bridgeport)
- cARTie (Shelton)
- CT's Beardsley Zoo (Bridgeport)
- Earthplace (Wesport)
The full list of participating museums is available at www.CTSummerMuseums.com.
Participating museums have discretion to administer the Connecticut Summer at the Museum program to the best of their ability and according to their needs. Certain restrictions may apply, and capacity may be limited (e.g., limit to one adult per household, block-out dates, exclusions for special events, etc.). Connecticut residents should check each museum’s website to learn of any restrictions before visiting.
Additionally, Governor Lamont is reminding residents that all public transit buses in Connecticut are operating fare-free through November 30, 2022, and are a convenient way of receiving transportation to many of these great destinations.
