Children Can Visit These Middletown Museums For Free This Summer

MIDDLETOWN, CT – One of the most popular summer programs offered throughout the state for children is back for 2023.

Governor Ned Lamont announced the return of the Connecticut Summer at the Museum program.

“We are thrilled that we can bring back this popular summertime program for 2023 because it provides so many opportunities for Connecticut kids and their families,” Lamont said. “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.”

Over 120 locations are participating in the Connecticut Summer at the Museum program, which runs from July 1 to Sept. 4.

Out of those 120 museums participating throughout the state, two of them are in Middletown.

They are the Middlesex County Historical Society and the Greater Middletown Military Museum.

How the program works are Connecticut Children 18 years old and younger, plus one accompanying 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.

“This initiative expands access to Connecticut’s amazing museums and arts and cultural institutions, creating enriching and rewarding experiences for children and their families,” Liz Shapiro said, director of arts, preservation, and museums at the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development. “Instilling our kids with a sense of discovery is vitally important to their growth and, above all else, is simply fun.”

Participating museums have the 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.

The complete list of the museums participating in the Connecticut Summer at the Museum program can be found here.