CT's Popular Free Admission Program Back For Summer 2022

CONNECTICUT — The state is bringing back its popular Connecticut Summer at the Museum program for the 2022 summer season. Connecticut children 18 and under, plus one accompanying adult, can receive free admission to more than 130 museums and attractions across the state.

The program will run from July 1 to Sept. 5 and is funded through American Rescue Plan Act grants.

Some notable participating attractions include:

• Connecticut Science Center, Hartford
• Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo, Bridgeport
• Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington
• Institute for American Indian Studies Museum & Research Center, Washington
• Kidcity Children’s Museum, Middletown
• Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, Norwalk
• Mystic Aquarium, Mystic
• Mystic Seaport Museum, Mystic
• Prudence Crandall Museum, Canterbury

Residents should check participating attraction websites to learn of any restrictions, such as block-out dates.

“We are thrilled to bring back this popular summer enrichment program for Connecticut kids and families at a time when affordability is top of mind for so many households,” Lamont saidi n a statement. “The world-class museums and cultural institutions across Connecticut offer unmatched educational and recreational experiences that will keep kids engaged all season long and spark curiosity for years to come.”

A full list of participating attractions is available on the state's website.