Honoring Those Who Serve at Connecticut Science Center
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sun, 05/24/2026
This Memorial Day Weekend, we proudly honor those who serve with a special free ticket offer recognizing the individuals who dedicate their lives to helping others. Active and retired service members receive free general admission as a gesture of our gratitude. We invite you and your family to spend the day exploring hands-on exhibits, exciting new experiences like our Sharks exhibition, and unforgettable moments throughout the Science Center. It is a meaningful way to celebrate the holiday while creating lasting memories together. Join us as we say thank you through a day of discovery, connection, and appreciation.
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Join us this Memorial Day Weekend for Honoring Those Who Serve, a tribute to the individuals who dedicate their lives to protecting and supporting others. Bring your family and experience a full day of hands-on exhibits, live science, and interactive learning. It is our way of saying thank you while creating a space for connection, curiosity, and appreciation.
FREE Admission for Service Members
This offer extends to members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Space Force, National Guard, and Reserves, as well as veterans. We also proudly include police officers, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, doctors, nurses, medical staff, corrections officers, dispatchers, and other public safety and frontline professionals.
Family Fun for Everyone
- Dive into the brand new Sharks exhibition and come face to face with one of the ocean’s most fascinating predators
- Step into our tropical Butterfly Encounter and experience hundreds of butterflies up close in a lush, immersive habitat
- Get hands-on with more than 165+ interactive science exhibits throughout the Science Center
- Experience LIVE Science demonstrations that bring science to life
- Enjoy immersive films in our Giant Screen theater
- Create lasting memories with activities designed for all ages
The Science Center will be closed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25
Location:
Connecticut Science Center, 250 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT 06103, United States
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*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.
Contact name:
Sean Nadeau, Marketing and Membership Manager
Email address:
The event has already taken place on this date:
05/24/2026
Time:
10 am - 4 pm
Price:
FREE Admission for Service Members
Ages
All Ages Adults & kids together Adults without kidsWeb Service