The Imagine Nation Museum

The Boys & Girls Club and Family Center of Bristol is part of a nationwide affiliation of Boys & Girls Clubs of America working to help youth of all backgrounds develop the qualities needed to become responsible citizens and leaders.

















































The Imagine Nation Museum is a not-for-profit 501 (c) 3 corporation owned and operated by the Family Center of Bristol, an agency of the United Way of West Central Connecticut.
The Family Center provides a safe and nurturing environment where children and families can reach their highest potential regardless of race, creed, or financial circumstances. The museum is committed to promoting life long learners though discovery and exploration.

Description:
The Imagine Nation Museum is a state of the art 23,000 sq, foot children's museum with many interactive hands-on exhibits geared for children ages 10 and under and their caregivers. Children and families can explore the latest technology, art, science, and cultural experiences. The museum also features a quality child care program for infants-preschool children.

The museum features an original 1940's old-fashioned soda fountain that serves ice cream treats.
We offer extensive educational classes and workshops, family special events, scout badges, birthday parties, and school field trips.

History:
The Imagine Nation Museum is a division of the Boys & Girls Club and Family Center of Bristol.
The museum is a unique educational resource located in downtown Bristol. We are committed to inspiring children to become life long learners and to provide a positive, educational, and nurturing haven for families to come together to explore their curiosity and imagination together in an exciting environment that offers both fun and learning.
The museum has served over 150,000 visitors since opening in 2004.

Contact people:

Doreen Stickney, Museum Director, (phone), (email) Deron Ash, Director Of Education, (phone), (email) Michael Suchopar, Chief Executive Officer, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (860) 584-3608

Address:

One Pleasant Street Bristol, CT 06010 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.imaginemuseum.org

Directions:

From I-84E, take Exit 31 (Rt. 229 West St) to Bristol, follow Rt. 72 to the intersection of North Main Street. The museum is located on the corner of North Main Street and Pleasant Street. From I-84W, take exit 33. . . (more)

Last updated on June 19, 2009