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Stepping Stones Museum for Children

Mathews Park, 303 West Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06850
203 899 0606
Ranked #4 of 10 attractions in Norwalk
3.5 of 5 stars 18 Reviews
Type: Children's Museums
Owner description: Stepping Stones Museum for Children ignites a child's love of learning through play. Open your world to our hands-on exhibits and exciting programs....... more » Owner description: Stepping Stones Museum for Children ignites a child's love of learning through play. Open your world to our hands-on exhibits and exciting programs. With our five main galleries and over 100 hands-on activities, children become wide-eyed with wonder. As they see, hear, touch, feel and do, their ever-growing minds venture to amazing new places. Our Traveling Exhibit Gallery changes every few months so you can always expect new and fascinating adventures. Stepping Stones mission is to broaden and enrich the educational opportunities for children ages ten and under and to enhance their understanding of the world. The museum seeks to create an environment that inspires lifelong learning and supports parents, caregivers and educators as facilitators of children's explorations. Stepping Stones is open Monday through Sunday from 10 am - 5 pm. « less
Useful Information: Activities for young children
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Douglas R
Stamford, Connecticut
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 13, 2012 NEW

An excellent place to spend a rainy Summer day. Educational, fun, bustling. More

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Robin B
Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed February 11, 2012 NEW

Go to the other "overpriced and overrated" review and I say ditto. More

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Carmen N
Norwalk, Connecticut
Senior Contributor
22 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 5, 2012

This place is amazing and fun for adults and children. Their new renovations has made it even more amazing! More

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Momof2LilOnes
Norwalk, Connecticut
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14 reviews
7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2012

We live close to Stepping Stones and go there bi-weekly. We have taken our kids there since they were infants and they are now 4&5. They never get bored of the exhibits, and the updates are wonderful. More

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mpd-mpd
Fairfield County, CT
Senior Contributor
46 reviews
19 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 20, 2012

The have a wet water room, your kids will get wet. Factor in a second change of cloths or face wet tired kids. They have a lot of interesting programming. I would hit up the events calender to make a full day of it. More

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Yankees21
Beacon, New York
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18 reviews
9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 19, 2012

I have a 21 month old whose has been very happy playing here. I have a membership to another childrens museum and my card is good at many locations, so I did not have to pay the 15 dollar entry fee. I like the area for playing outside bc one of my visits took place on a winter day where... More

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Ctmom90
CT
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13 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 17, 2012

Great for kids age 1-10 and even a bit older. They have added new exhibits and it will keep your kids occupied for hours! More

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turquoiseConnecticut
Connecticut
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5 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 16, 2012

We have a grandparents membership and have been bringing the grandkids for years. They have marvelous stuff for every age. More

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LisaSmith67
Brooklyn, New York
1 review
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 5, 2011
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I dont normally write reviews. I looked at the reviews of Stepping Stones before we went and was concerned because there seemed to be some people who gave the place a poor review. I can only think that if you had older kids this place would get old quick. My kids are 1.5 yrs and 3.5 yrs old - we... More

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GCutter
White Plains, NY
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10 reviews
14 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed August 10, 2011
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Spent $45 dollars to get in the door after charging both sets of parents to watch their 16 month old play in an overcrowded play area filled with exhibits that did not work. The indoor play area is an accident waiting to happen with forty to fifty kids jammed in a small room as parents skirt around making sure their... More

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