Free museums in Connecticut are the answer to the high price tag on so many family activities. What happens when your toddler age child only lasts 45 minutes and you paid big bucks? Mommy Poppins curated a list of museums in Connecticut that you can visit for free! There are some museums on here we bet you never even knew existed, like the Ballard Institute of Puppetry or the Barker Character and Comic Museum.
Don’t miss all the museums on the list that give you insight into Connecticut’s history, like the Connecticut River Museum or the Eli Whitney Museum too!
Looking for more inspiration? Check out our Connecticut Museums Guide which offers many first-hand visits by staff, and our Guide to Free Fun Things To Do for Connecticut Kids.
See all kinds of cool exhibits at these Connecticut museums with free admission. Photo courtesy of the Eli Whitney Museum
Free Museums in Connecticut For All Kids
These Connecticut museums offer free admision for all children throughout the year.
Some of these free museums offer hands-on fun for Connecticut kids! Earthplace photo by Zoe Brown for the center.
Free Museums in Connecticut For Kids Under 1
The littlest kids enjoy free entry to the following Connecticut museums:
Free Museums in Connecticut For Kids Under 2
Some museums provide free admission for Connecticut kids under two years of age.
Free Museums in Connecticut For Kids Under 3
Babies and toddlers don’t have to pay for the following attractions in Connecticut:
Connecticut River Museum photo by Ally Noel
Free Museums in Connecticut For Kids Under 5
Free Museums in Connecticut For Kids Under 6
Free Museums in Connecticut For Kids Under 12
Updated 1-13-2023; 1-17-2025
