Our art, history, and science educators are taking the show on the road. They are looking forward to visiting your school or community based summer programs. They come with an animal, artifact or art supplies for a fun and educational forty-five minute activity. We travel to twenty-nine towns reaching as far as Avon, Willimantic, Enfield,…
The Lutz Children’s Museum is a proud member of Blue Star Museums. This is a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 2,000 museums across America to offer free admission to the nation’s active duty military personnel including National Guard and Reserve and their…
Call now to reserve your seats for our fun-filled bus trip to the Bronx Zoo. Your ticket includes coach bus transportation, admission to the zoo, plus the Bug Carousel, New 4D Theatre, Jungle World, Wild Asia Monorail and the Zoo Shuttle. Kid-friendly movies and activities will be provided on the bus, but all ages are…
It is almost time for summer camp. We have a great summer planned filled with science, art, hikes, swimming, and animals. Register for one, two, three, or all seven week-long sessions. We start on July 6th. Hours are from 8:30AM to 3:00PM, except Fridays when we return from field trips around 5:00. Spots fill quickly….
Manchester will be celebrating Heritage Day while tourism sites statewide are promoting Open House CT. We will enthusiastically embrace both events by offering our visitors free admission from 12:00 – 5:00 PM and the opportunity to see and climb inside a variety of big trucks between 12:00 – 3:00 PM. Come and join the fun!…
The Lutz Children’s Museum is seeking donations of children’s toys, sporting equipment, bicycles, books, games, clothing…almost anything related to children. Items must be clean and in working condition. Donations will be accepted during regular business hours throughout the month of April. This is a great opportunity clean out your basement or garage. Donate all of…
Vacation Camp – Monday 2/16 & Tuesday 2/17 Kids have two days off in February but Mom and Dad still have to work? Here is your solution. The Lutz Children’s Museum and Manchester Adult and Continuing Education are partners in a full day vacation camp. Museum staff will offer two fun-filled days complete with learning…
They came from far and wide this morning to see the official state groundhog. Mayor Jay Moran, who speaks fluent groundhog, acted as an interpreter when she delivered the news. It seems that Connecticut Chuckles did see her shadow (or a lot of snow). That means we can expect six more weeks of winter here…
VALENTINE’S DAY PARTY (Ages 2-5 with caregiver) Join us to celebrate all those special people in your life at our Valentine’s Day party. We’ll have crafts, a chance to make a card for someone special and fun games to play. Register online at: https://emuseum.lutzmuseum.org/PatronEducation.aspx?pid=10049 or call us at (860)643-0949 x.10. Friday, February 13 (10:00-11:00 AM) Materials Fee…
EARLY SPRING OR SIX MORE WEEKS OF WINTER? Only Connecticut Chuckles Knows! “Chuckles” is keenly aware of her celebrity status as Connecticut’s official groundhog. You may only see her sleeping, but that is because she is up all night consulting with meteorologists, examining satellite photos and reading her farmer’s almanac. Please join museum members, local…
