Welcome to KidsPlay Children’s Museum

Where FUN and LEARNING come together

Litchfield County's Premier Children's MuseumWelcome to KidsPlay!

Fun and Learning Come Together in a Magical Space

In the heart of downtown Torrington, Connecticut’s cultural district, discover the premier children’s museum in the Tri-State area.

At KidsPlay we offer interactive exhibits, hands-on activities, STEM learning opportunities, and REAL play opportunities where children can become dentists, first responders, rock climbers, chefs, artists, race car drivers, builders or whatever their imaginations create!

With easy access off Route 8, visit KidsPlay for a day of adventure in beautiful Litchfield County, Connecticut. It’s affordable and fun for the whole family.

Come play at KidsPlay – open daily except for Tuesdays.

Rent KidsPlay for for Birthday Parties, Field Trips, Family Gatherings,  Corporate Events and more – even Adults have Fun at KidsPlay!

Remember: When the Weather Outside is Frightful, KidsPlay is so Delightful!

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What's Happening at KidsPlay: Programs and Events

Fri,

Oct 25

Torrington Downtown Halloween Hoopla
Torrington Downtown Halloween Hoopla

Fri,

Oct 25 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

KidsPlay is participating in downtown Torrington’s Halloween Hoopla!

Sun,

Oct 27

Sensory Friendly Playtime
Sensory Friendly Playtime

Sun,

Oct 27 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Sensory Friendly Playtime provides a sensory-friendly and judgement-free environment for play and learning.

Sat,

Nov 02

3rd Annual Pumpkin Chuckin'
3rd Annual Pumpkin Chuckin'

Sat,

Nov 02 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Join us for KidsPlay’s 3rd Annual Pumpkin Chuckin’ Event!

Tue,

Nov 05

Kids Vote Too!
Kids Vote Too!

Tue,

Nov 05 | All Day

KidsPlay is open for Play this Election Day!

Museum News

Exhibits

Explore an Environment that Sparks Curiosity and Motivates Learning

KidsPlay’s exhibits are inviting, connect to REAL-world activities, inspire dramatic play, and spark a sense of wonder.

They are designed to meet the developmental needs of children ages 1 to 10 and to engage adults too.

Town Center

Modeled after our own city of Torrington, Connecticut, the town center provides community staples including a diner, grocery store, dentist office, bank, Pick’n Patch Garden, a stage designed after Torrington’s very own Warner Theatre, and much more. Perfect for dramatic play and big imaginations!

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Literacy Tree House

Discover the beauty of language and reading set in a native Connecticut forest where you can climb up, cross bridges, and slide down our rope slide! Follow along page by page in our monthly StoryWalk® featured book along with a series of interactive activities to promote STEM learning and literacy.

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Arts & Innovation Zone

Children are exposed and encouraged to explore artistic and scientific creation, innovation, and experimentation. They can develop the skills that can help to improve communication, collaborative skills, team working and perseverance in the combined setting of a science center and art studio.

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Physical Phenomena

Discover properties of air, lift, & weight at the Air Tubes and Bernoulli Box;  hone your motor & navigational skills on the Traverse Climbing Wall; play with the properties of light with our Light Lab and giant Lite-Bright; and challenge yourself and your children with the Wind Power exhibit to see how much energy you can generate!

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Resources

The Hub at KidsPlay

Welcome to The Hub@KidsPlay!  In collaboration with the Torrington Public Schools, The Hub@KidsPlay fosters a collective impact to support the developmental needs of children and the well-being of families.

Our Corporate Partners & Funders: