Imagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning Center

About

Come explore our three floors of hands-on, interactive exhibits, most appropriate for children ages 2-8. We also have a full year early learning school!

Story

Imagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning Center is a hands-on, interactive children's museum best suited for ages 2 to 8, and also an Early Learning School with a full day, full year NAEYC accredited infant toddler mixed age program and School Readiness, NAEYC accredited, Reggio-Emilia Inspired Preschool Program. We are a not-for-profit 501(c)3 corporation and a division of the Boys & Girls Club of Bristol Family Center.

As a non-profit organization, Imagine Nation relies on the generosity of our supporters. Visit our website to make a tax deductible donation! http://imaginemuseum.org/article/support-us


ADMISSION:
Admission is $10.00 per person, children under one are admitted free of charge. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

During special events, admission may change from our standard ticket pricing. Please view our Events for more information.

Show your Big Y shopping card and save $1.00 off every two admissions!

Present your current museum membership card with the ACM Reciprocal Network sticker on the reverse side for half priced admission for up to six people.


MEMBERSHIP:
Become a member of the Imagine Nation Museum and enjoy free unlimited museum admission for an entire year for the whole family for $140!

EARLY LEARNING SCHOOL TUITION:
Infant/Toddler Mixed Age- $260 per week, Care4Kids accepted.
Preschool- $190 per week maximum, tuition is based on a sliding fee scale based on income and family size. Care4Kids also accepted.

DIRECTIONS & PARKING:
Imagine Nation is located at 1 Pleasant Street in downtown Bristol, CT with close proximity to Routes 6, 72, 69, 229 and I-84.Free parking is available in our lot accessible from Upson Street. Limited street parking is also available on Pleasant Street and Upson Street. On weekends only, visitors may use the Bristol Board of Education parking lot located on Church Street. Also across from the Bristol Board of Education is a local commuter lot that is available to our visitors all week.


IMAGINE CAFE:
Our museum features a cafe with daily specials and healthy, delicious lunch options for adults and children. We also offer dessert options like sundaes, ice cream cones, and shakes.

MISSION:
The Imagine Nation Museum Early Learning Center is committed to the development of life-long learners. Within an environment that inspires young children and families to imagine and investigate, our community supports the development of critical thinking, curiosity, creativity, confidence, and citizenship.