VISIT
EXPERIENCE
EDUCATE
ABOUT
25th ANNIVERSARY
NOW
Navigation Menu:
Admission to the museum is sold ONLY at our Welcome Desk and cannot be purchased online. Stepping Stones is located within Mathews Park and FREE parking is available, subject to availability.
Members, active-duty military and EBT cardholders, please have your ID ready for check-in.
Adults and Children: $20
Seniors (over 62): $16
Members: FREE
Children under 1 years: FREE
Regular Hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Member Mornings: 8:00 – 9:00 am every Tuesday and Saturday
Open 7 days a week
Closed Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
Limitation of entry is possible, but unlikely even on our busiest days.
Stepping Stones Museum for Children is committed to welcoming all visitors and providing experiences that are inclusive and interactive for people of all abilities.
• Less busy, quieter hours to visit are usually between 2:00 – 5:00 pm weekdays.
• A family bathroom is located near the front of the museum.
• Strobe and other bright lights are present in the Lights On! exhibit dark room and the Light Gallery.
Visitors may check out a backpack of support items at the Welcome Desk that includes:
Noise reducing headphones, these headphones help to minimize the effects of loud or overwhelming sounds, providing a more comfortable experience for visitors with auditory sensitivities.
Fidget items, these tools are designed to provide tactile stimulation and help with focus and relaxation. Fidget items are ideal for visitors who benefit from calming activities or need a way to engage during their museum visit.
Light reducing sunglasses, for those sensitive to bright or flickering lights, these sunglasses help to reduce glare and provide a more comfortable visual experience while exploring the museum.
Sensory weighted neck snake, this weighted sensory item offers a calming effect and can be worn around the neck. It is especially helpful for visitors who benefit from deep pressure input for self-regulation.
Non-verbal communication cards, these cards assist non-verbal visitors in communicating their needs or preferences with staff or family members. The cards feature simple images and symbols to aid in expressing feelings or requests.
Adults must accompany their children at all times, no matter the age
Strollers are allowed in all exhibits, except Tot Town® and Energy Lab®. Consider leaving your stroller in the car if you can do without it.
Shoes must be worn in the museum and Celebration Courtyard.
Enjoy food and drinks in our Healthyville® Café or Celebration Courtyard.
Take note of what your child is wearing today. This is helpful for reuniting guests.
Please use changing stations in the bathrooms.
Take exit 14 off I-95 North. Go through two stop signs to traffic light. Turn left onto West Avenue. Proceed under two overpasses. The museum is on the right in Mathews Park. Entrance is between two stone pillars at traffic light.
Take Exit 39A/Route 7 South. Follow Route 7 South connector to end. Merge into the center lane and take the middle exit, Maritime Aquarium/South Norwalk. At traffic light, turn left onto West Avenue. Proceed under two overpasses. At the second light, turn right into Mathews Park.
Take Exit 39A/Route 7 South. Follow Route 7 South connector to end. Merge into the center lane and take the middle exit, Maritime Aquarium/South Norwalk. At traffic light, turn left onto West Avenue. Proceed under two overpasses. At the second light, turn right into Mathews Park.
Take Exit 40A/Main Ave. Take Main Ave south, watching for Dunkin Donuts on your right. At the Dunkin Donuts, turn right onto New Canaan Avenue/ Route 123. Take the second left on to Route 7 South connector. Follow Route 7 South connector to end merging into the center lane to take the middle exit, Maritime Aquarium/South Norwalk. At traffic light, turn left onto West Avenue. Proceed under two overpasses. At the second light, turn right into Mathews Park.
Take Route 7 South. Just after entering Norwalk, watch for Starbucks on your right and take the next right onto Grist Mill Road. Take the second left onto Route 7 South. At the end of Route 7, take the middle exit, Maritime Aquarium/South Norwalk. At traffic light, turn left onto West Avenue. Proceed under two overpasses. At second light, turn right into Mathews Park.
Stepping Stones is accessible by train on Metro North to the South Norwalk train station and then by bus on the Norwalk Transit District’s Wheels Bus Route 10.
Stepping Stones is accessible by bus on the Norwalk Transit District’s Wheels Bus Route 10.
“This place is amazing! Great for a wide range of ages. Science, art, reading, pretend play – all on hand. Membership is a total slam-dunk and very reasonable if you come back a few times. Beats any other children’s museum we’ve been to.”
“As a grandmother of two boys, aged 6 and 9, I love visiting Stepping Stones! The interaction between them and all the displays is fantastic! They share and delight in all the action and activities. I can participate as much as I want or I can observe their joy. Love you Stepping Stones!”
“We bought a membership after our first visit because my children spent hours there and still wanted more. I love that the family membership is the same price no matter how many children you have – a win for big families.”
Open daily: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Mathews Park
303 West Avenue
Norwalk, Connecticut 06850
203 899 0606
© 2025 Stepping Stones Museum for Children. All Rights Reserved