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Imagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning Center
1 Pleasant St, Bristol, CT 06010, United States
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ka
Review №1

Excellent place for bring your kiddos, we enjoyed a lot and I never seen my kiddos so happy.

Sh
Review №2

Always a great place for the kids to run around with so many interactive stations. You could easily spend two hours here where the learning is fun. The annual pass is a great value, and the cafe has some nice treats and ice cream.

Oh
Review №3

My son goes here!! I absolutely love the learning center and museum! Very fun and educational! Great place for kids!! The museum staff and teachers are very nice. Highly recommend!

Br
Review №4

My daughter attended preschool at Imagine Nation for 2 years. We could not have been more pleased with the educational experience she received while she was there. Her time spent with the caring staff there has truly jump-started her educational career and built her a solid foundation for lifelong learning. It was not just your basic ABCs and 123s education, she also learned important social skills, kindness, about different cultures, daily routines, and personal hygiene. My only regret is not starting her there at a younger age for daycare!

Li
Review №5

EVERYONE WILL LOVE THIS PLACE! FROM AGE 1 TO 100! My kids have the year pass and it is worth every penny! Just look at their faces!

De
Review №6

Went today for the first time and was impressed. So many things for the kids to do ages 2 to 8. Also many staff were available and do friendly. Impressed that they kept the place so clean, and noticed them sanitizing all of the toys the children play with. Nice open space, and you can literally send hours here (we spent 4!) We will definitely be back.

Ma
Review №7

If my grandkid is having a good time then is a good place! He Loved it didnt want to leave the place. Hands on everything geared towards small kids.

Ni
Review №8

This place is nice, pretty clean, the exhibits are in good shape, and there are interesting activities. However, Kidcity in Middletown has the same admission price but they are much bigger and they offer more entertainment for the same price.

SE
Review №9

Kids had fun but everything seemed somehow incomplete to me. I feel for the price we paid there wasn’t much excitement to be had interacting with kids as an adult. Everything seemed like “half done”.Water table had barely any toys, wood shop was a hot mess, art station had glue crayons markers, pencils and scissors, No paint? Kitchen area was messy and incomplete, Sand table was table had a projector but no sand toys? Dark room was cool but nothing much inside... needs more things to make it worth $10 as an adult!

He
Review №10

I HAVE AN INTERNSHIP THERE AND I LOVE IT. THE STAFF ARE Awesome

Je
Review №11

We were in town with my husband on a work trip. It was a rainy day and I needed to get out of the hotel. This place was recommended by a friend. It did not disappoint. My son who is 2 had a blast. The workers there are so engaging and friendly. I was wearing my 4 month old and they helped with things and really got him involved. There were two levels and it was all hands on. Theres a whole art place where they can build, paint and craft anything they want. He loved the water area and the interactive floor the most. I will be def returning if we come up this way again. There is a little cafe area and prices arent bad from what I saw.

An
Review №12

Very cute place, very small though not worth $10 a person.

Ni
Review №13

My son loves it here. Automated sand box, LED logic play floor, giant water table and really cool room with giant foam blocks to build.with. numerous activities and a great staff.

Je
Review №14

Went to the Water Carnival and it was so much fun. My kids had a great time. Thank you for offering such wonderful things to do in Bristol. Then I learned you have a pre-school and meet with a nice young lady downstairs and when my child is old enough I cant wait for her to start.

Su
Review №15

My son has been going here since August 2015 and is thriving! He loves the teachers, they are friendly and polite- call me anytime somethings happens that I need to know- he is now learning to walk and falls often- they are very organized help with my sons medication as well-He recently switched classes and they made sure to make the transition smooth for him, I recommend this place to anyone for their children. They are very well priced also - which helps and if u auto pay u get vacation Weeks and credit! Its great!

Kr
Review №16

I took my son (1 1/2 year old) here for the Happy Hearts event. My son went into the room with the blue blocks. He was excited to play with them. There was a activity set up in there. There was not one sign posted that the blocks weren’t allowed to be touched. The staff member in there rudely told me that they aren’t allowed to be played with. I apologized and went to get my son who continued to try and play. She than huffed at me and told me that there is a fragile activity set up and they aren’t allowed to be played with. For one why have toys out if children can’t use them. And two the women doesn’t need to be so rude about it. He is 1 1/12 years old. He doesn’t understand why they have toys out for no playing. Never going back here. This place was awful. Better off doing the drive to Middletown and going to Kid City.

Lr
Review №17

Went there with my family and spent $40 for a really quick visit that lasted less than 1/2 hour. Most of their activities were shut down: Baxter the robot was sleeping, the sand section was all fenced and there were no more planets in the upper floor. My son wanted to use the water paints and the brushes so he got them from the counter (they were inside a transparent container). He got yelled at because apparently these paint bottles were supposed to be used for a workshop. The wildlife section had a big parrot, that we were not supposed to speak and make gestures at, because he would get nervous. This place looks like is more focused in daycare services. Will not spend more dollars to this place.

Ch
Review №18

My two year old daughter had a blast here.Everything about this place is very toddler friendly, and encourages them to walk up and play.Each location is broken down into something such as, the art room, or the wind area. There is also a water table for the kids to play with, and a full pretend kitchen.Staff was super friendly.

Ti
Review №19

This is a really nice childrens museum. They have activities for all ages that really seemed to engage the children. I like that there is a cafe in the lobby in case you get hungry.They used to have more active exhibits (including this series of climbing tubes) that they have since gotten rid of. It would be nice to have more opportunities for the kids to burn off some energy, but I imagine there were liability issues.The water area was a particular hit among my kids.

Li
Review №20

This childrens museum has been my sons favorite forever. He is now five and a half and can still easily stay five plus hours there. There is so much to do and every time he goes he is entertained and learning with the new things they put out. My son loves arts and crafts and their arts space is amazing.This museum is so much better than kidcity (which is packed, dirty, and too young for older kids) or the science center which charges too much.This museum has a cute, small cafe where you can buy something or bring something in and eat. By far my favorite childrens musuem in central CT. The staff is also always wonderful and helpful.

Su
Review №21

Went there for the first time today. The place is AMAZING!!! Bought a family membership. The people are great, the place is fantastic, and the price is reasonable. Cant wait to go again!!!! The kids LOVE IT!!!

Je
Review №22

The staff was extremely rude and unprofessional. They even seemed racist at some point during my visit. This place needs better staff members. Overall, the kids loved the place. One star rating because of the staff members, but the museum is worth visiting.

Su
Review №23

Great place to take the kids you will love it. Staff of people so niice..

Ra
Review №24

Great museum and preschool. Museum is a fun hands on adventure. School has a wonderful learning environment

Fr
Review №25

Really a cool place to take the kids to play with real life things. A lot of fun for the kids for hours.

jo
Review №26

Great for kids. 3+ Mom & Dad had fun too.

Sa
Review №27

Tons of fun for kids ages 2-10! Indoor and outdoor play, old fashioned soda fountain and cute animals!

Je
Review №28

Great museum for the littles. Tons of activities to do so it never is the same visit twice.

Ih
Review №29

Its planty activities which helps children to learn and many stuff to keep it clean, but nothing special to say its really worth to see. Good for one visit, dont see reason to come back.

Ji
Review №30

Great place to bring the kids! Friendly staff! Get discounts at your local Library.

Wa
Review №31

I really spilled my baked beans in there...

rh
Review №32

A little of everything for kids of all ages, very cool place!

Sp
Review №33

I was near by for an appointment and over heard the Staff yelling at the children... That will not teach them anything....so if your child attends the day program I would question the skills of staff working with your children

Ma
Review №34

Great Museum. Wonderful local kid events

Ni
Review №35

Super friendly amazing place

Es
Review №36

Very lovely place

Ag
Review №37

Staff is the best, a lot of fun activities for kids!

Mo
Review №38

Awesome

Ke
Review №39

Plenty of activities for 10 and under. Pre K too

li
Review №40

Loved it.

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  • Address:1 Pleasant St, Bristol, CT 06010, United States
  • Site:http://www.imaginenation.org/
  • Phone:+1 860-314-1400
Categories
  • Children's museum
  • Learning center
  • Museum
  • Non-profit organization
  • Preschool
  • Tourist attraction
Working hours
  • Monday:8am–5pm
  • Tuesday:8am–5pm
  • Wednesday:Closed
  • Thursday:Closed
  • Friday:8am–5pm
  • Saturday:8am–5pm
  • Sunday:8am–5pm
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