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School Programs

The New Britain Youth Museum (NBYM) and Hungerford Nature Center (HNC) are connected as part of the same organization and work to inspire creativity, engage visitors in playful learning, and develop stewardship for nature and the environment. Educational programs are interactive and grounded in inquiry and discovery.

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  • The New Britain Youth Museum (30 High Street, New Britain), can accommodate up to 40 young children per day. Note: the second floor is only accessible via stairs. This may impact the amount of children we can accommodate. 

  • The Hungerford Nature Center can accommodate between 60-90 students per day (season dependent due to utilization of outdoor spaces)

 

Hungerford Nature Center Quick Programs Overview: 

 

PreK-2nd grade

  • 45 minutes, $100 up to 20 students. Additional students (up to a total of 25 students), $10 each. 

  • Includes admission to all indoor and outdoor exhibits, playscapes, and trail network).

  • Multiple programs discounted to $90 each additional program

  • 1 adult (free) is required for every 10 students. Additional adults are $10 each.

 

Offsite: 

PreK-2nd grade

  • 45 minutes, $100 up to 20 students.  Additional students (up to a total of 25 students), $10 each. 

  • Multiple programs discounted to $90 each additional

  • Travel charge: $50 travel/set up fee plus $67 cents per mile fee. 

  • All adults are free

  • Includes “Visit Us” coupon for each registered student 

 

Onsite:  

3rd grade -12th grade

  • 50 minutes, $130 up to 25 students. Additional students (up to a total of 30 students), $10 each. 

  • Multiple programs discounted to $110 each additional. 

  • Includes admission to all indoor and outdoor exhibits, playscapes, and trail network).

  • 1 adult (free) is required for every 10 students. Additional adults are $10 each.

  • 1 free, self guided program/activity with the purchase of at least one 50 minute program

  • Follow up activity

  • Teacher Appreciation Certificate

 

Offsite: 

3rd grade -12th grade

  • 60 minutes, $130 up to 25 students. Additional students (up to a total of 30 students), $10 each. 

  • Travel charge: $50 travel/set up fee plus $67 cents per mile fee. 

  • Multiple programs discounted to $110 each. 

  • All adults are free

  • Includes “Visit Us” coupon for each registered student 

 

Please see the list of all available programs below. Custom programs are also available. Please contact our education department at jasonbrown@nbymhnc.org or 860-483-2197 with questions.

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TO SCHEDULE A PROGRAM

 

We recommend scheduling your program at least two months in advance and require at least 2 weeks notice. Contact the Education Department at jasonbrown@nbymhnc.org or 860-483-2197. Please provide your school name, grade level, number of students, contact information, program of interest, requested date (please give 3 dates), and requested start and end time.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

Payment

Payment in full is due at least two weeks prior to program date and can be made by check or by credit card. If the program is being booked within two weeks of the program delivery, full payment with a credit card must be made at the time of booking. 

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Additional registrations may be purchased on the day of your visit but not to exceed allowable students per program. All programs include a 50% non refundable deposit which will be retained if you cancel (rather than postpone/reschedule) within 14 days of the scheduled program date. If the NBYM/HNC cancels for any reason, you may choose to receive a full refund or reschedule your program(s). In case of weather events, Hungerford Nature Center will follow the cancellation/delay/late opening schedule of the New Britain Consolidated School system.

 

All payments are payable to the New Britain Youth Museum/Hungerford Nature Center, Attn: Education Department. 191 Farmington Ave, Kensington, CT 06037.

 

Access Scholarships

The NBYM/HNC has a small scholarship fund intended to expand access to our programming. Contact the Education Department at jasonbrown@nbymhnc.org or 860-483-2197 to learn if your school qualifies for this fund.

 

Lunch

Only outdoor spaces may be available for lunch. We have a covered pavilion that may be reserved. Students should bring brown-bag lunches (refrigeration is not available). We do not have food services on site but local eateries may offer discounts to school groups.

 

 

Busses, drop off/pick up, and parking

Our address is 191 Farmington Ave., Kensington, Ave., 06037.

School and coach buses should drop off, park, and pick up in the auxiliary parking lot. 

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We are happy to provide your bus driver a complimentary admission to explore the Hungerford Nature Center during your school visit. Passenger vans may park in our main parking lot

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