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Support the New Britain Youth Museum! Discover how your donation can make a difference at our non-profit event. Visit us in New Britain, CT! Donate Donate Donate Plant a seed and watch it grow... The New Britain Youth Museum and Hungerford Park is a not-for-profit, 501 (c) 3 organization. Proceeds from your donation will help us continue to to strengthen our community by inspiring children and young adults to excel in school and to inspire creativity, innovation and life-long learning in the arts, humanities, and sciences by offering quality educational programs, interactive exhibitions and through our unique museum collections. Ways to Contribute: Monetary Donation No matter the amount, your donation can help us continue to grow and thrive. Amazon Wish List Shop our Amazon Wish List! This list covers items for animal care. Chewy Wish List Shop our Chewy Wish List! This list covers items for animal care. Donate Your Vehicle Donate your unwanted car, truck, motorcycle, RV, or boat. Volunteering Time is a priceless contribution, and we value all our volunteers' efforts. Internships Gain experience in your field through a hands-on internship. Event Sponsor Support one of our annual events like Pumpkin Palooza. Sponsorships Are you a business owner interested in becoming a sponsor of our organization? Monetary Donation Donating your unwanted car, truck, motorcycle, RV, or boat is as easy as can bee! Donate today by calling 855-500-7433 or visit us online at careasy.org/nonprofit/new-britain-institute. Here’s How It Works: 1. Call 855-500-7433 or Submit the Online Vehicle Donation Form at careasy.org/nonprofit/new-britain-institute . Our Vehicle Donation Support Team will contact you to complete the donation and confirm your pick-up information. 2. We even provide free pick-up and send you the donation tax receipt for your tax-deductible gift. Schedule Your Free Pick-up. In most cases, your vehicle pick-up can be scheduled within three business days once the donation record has been completed.  Our vehicle donation program has also requested that drivers practice safe and secure interactions with donors, including minimizing contact. 3. Receive a Donation Receipt: Vehicle donations are tax-deductible! An initial donation receipt is provided at the time of the pick-up. If the vehicle sells for $500 or less, donors are also mailed a thank-you letter within 30 days of the sale of the vehicle, which serves as a tax receipt. If the vehicle sells for more than $500 and the donor has provided their tax identification number, an IRS Form 1098-C will be mailed to the donor within 30 days of the sale stating the amount of gross proceeds (the maximum amount of your tax deduction) received from your donation. For specific tax-related questions, please consult a tax advisor. Here’s How It Works: 1. Call 855-500-7433 or Submit the Online Vehicle Donation Form at careasy.org/nonprofit/new-britain-institute . Our Vehicle Donation Support Team will contact you to complete the donation and confirm your pick-up information. 2. We even provide free pick-up and send you the donation tax receipt for your tax-deductible gift. Schedule Your Free Pick-up. In most cases, your vehicle pick-up can be scheduled within three business days once the donation record has been completed.  Our vehicle donation program has also requested that drivers practice safe and secure interactions with donors, including minimizing contact. 3. Receive a Donation Receipt: Vehicle donations are tax-deductible! An initial donation receipt is provided at the time of the pick-up. If the vehicle sells for $500 or less, donors are also mailed a thank-you letter within 30 days of the sale of the vehicle, which serves as a tax receipt. If the vehicle sells for more than $500 and the donor has provided their tax identification number, an IRS Form 1098-C will be mailed to the donor within 30 days of the sale stating the amount of gross proceeds (the maximum amount of your tax deduction) received from your donation. For specific tax-related questions, please consult a tax advisor.

Discover the Hours & Admission details for New Britain Youth Museum. Plan your visit to New Britain Youth Museum today and explore our exhibits! Hours & Admission Our Location New Britain Youth Museum 30 High Street, New Britain CT 06051 Our Hours Tuesday - Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Last Admission at 4:30 PM) Closed on Mondays Winter Hours 2025 Tuesday - Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Last Admission at 3:30 PM Admission $5 per person Children 3 and Under FREE Directions to New Britain Youth Museum

New Britain CT | For 60 years, the New Britain Youth Museum, a non-profit museum and nature center, has served as an educational resource for children, youth, families Meet Our Team. A place where caring for nature is in our makeup. Executive Director Tami Christopher tamichristopher@nbymhnc.org Assistant Director, Programming, & Summer Camp Jason Brown 860-383-2197 jasonbrown@nbymhnc.org Membership Manager & Accounts Payable Sage Meehan sagemeehan@nbymhnc.org Animal Care Manager Kaitlyn Carey-Duclos kaitlyncareyduclos@nbymhnc.org Gift Shop Manager & Accounts Receivable Debbie Ladd info@nbymhnc.org Lead Educator Emily Carreiro Facilities & Grounds Associate Robert Ramsey Programs Associate Anna Rose Beresford Visitor Services Associate Malgorzata Gawkowska (Gosia) Education & Programs Associate Agatha Hueller Education & Programs Associate Sarah Majidy Visitor Services Associate Shivani Kapadia Facilities & Grounds Associate Alex Carter Education & Programs Associate Jack Lacey-Giugno Education & Programs Associate Abby Roy Weekend Animal Care Associate Sean Wilde Creative Lead Mya Gray Board of Directors Melissa Santos, Chair Associate Program Chair, Malcolm Baldrige School of Business, Post University Susan Lathan, Secretary Program Manager, Northrop Grumman, Corp. Nicole Bosco Director, Downtown New Britain Susan D. Lovitt Wellness Coordinator/ Fitness Instructor Janis Jerman, Vice-Chair Neutral Arbitrator/Hearing Officer Richard J. Rease, Treasurer Retired, CFO Acme Monaco Lori Baker Owner, Tastebuds on Walnut Twanette Price Co-Founder, Berlin Equity Action Team

Join the Membership at New Britain Youth Museum for exclusive benefits! Discover how our Membership levels and choose the best option for you. Membership How Far will Your Membership Take You? Exclusive Member Events One Membership - Two Locations Hungerford Nature Center (Berlin, CT) New Britain Youth Museum (New Britain, CT) Discounted or FREE admission to over 180 nature centers and 300 gardens and museums nationwide as part of the The Association of Nature Center Administrators (ANCA), The American Horticulture Society (AHS) The Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM). *Local restrictions apply* Member Only Events Reduced cost of programming Summer Camp Birthday Parties Nature Walks Special Events Reciprocal Lists - Click to find out where you can use your membership Click HERE to see list of NARM Locations and Organizations. Click HERE to see list of AHS Participating Gardens, Arboreta, and Conservatories. Click HERE to see list of ASTC centers. Please call any Museum, Garden, or Nature Center before visiting to find out their policies. Click HERE to see list of ROAM museums. Click HERE to see list of ANCA Member Organizations When you become a member of The New Britain Youth Museum and Hungerford Park Nature Center you are supporting one of the oldest institutions in the Greater New Britain area. For over 50 years, The Youth Museum has served the citizens of central Connecticut through high-quality educational programs in the arts, humanities and natural sciences. Most Popular Memberships Family Membership (Cost: $70) 2 named adult members and up to 5 children or grandchildren under age 18. A full year of free, unlimited admission to The Hungerford Nature Center and New Britain Youth Museum. 10% discount in our gift shops. Reduced cost on programming (camps, birthday parties, nature walks, special events). Invites to ‘Members Only’ hours and events. Discounted or FREE admission to over 180 nature centers and 300 gardens and museums nationwide as part of the Association of Nature Center Administrators (ANCA), the American Horticulture Society (AHS) and Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM). *Local restrictions apply* . Reciprocal Membership (Cost: $150) 2 named adult members and up to 5 children or grandchildren under age 18. A full year of free, unlimited admission to The Hungerford Nature Center and New Britain Youth Museum. 10% discount in our gift shops. Reduced cost on programming (camps, birthday parties, nature walks, special events). Invites to ‘Members Only’ hours and events. Discounted or FREE admission to over 180 nature centers and 300 gardens and museums nationwide as part of the Association of Nature Center Administrators (ANCA), the American Horticulture Society (AHS) and Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM). *Local restrictions apply* . Other Membership Levels Paw Prints (Cost: $25) Love our trails and want to help us maintain them? Become a Paw Prints Member. Funds from this membership will go towards maintaining our trails. Your name will be listed as supporter on our trail board and you will receive a free bandana for you or your dog. (Membership not required to enjoy our trails). *This Membership does NOT include entry into the Nature Center* Individual Membership (Cost: $50) 1 adult member. Free Admission to the Hungerford Nature Center and New Britain Youth Museum for individual card holder for one year. Member discount on special events for listed individuals. Invites to ‘Members Only’ hours and events. Includes ANCA, AHS and ROAM reciprocal programs. *Local restrictions apply* Dual Membership (Cost: $150) 2 adult members. Free admission to the Hungerford Nature Center and New Britain Youth Museum for dual card holders for one year. Member discount on special events for 2 listed individuals. Invites to ‘Members Only’ hours and events. Includes ANCA, AHS and ROAM reciprocal programs. Library Pass (Cost: $100) Free Admission to the New Britain Youth Museum and Hungerford Nature Center for a year. Is good for up to four people per pass. Our policy allows for the pass to be borrowed once per day Excludes Reciprocal Program Museums Group/Organization Membership (Cost: $500) Available to small organizations, clubs, groups and non profits who may want to bring groups to visit. Allows entry to the Hungerford Nature Center or New Britain Youth Museum for up to 8 people per day for one year. Discount on facility rental, group programs and special events Invites to ‘Members Only’ hours and events. Excludes reciprocal program museums. Signing up is easier than ever! Enroll Online OR Printable Membership Form The Membership form is availabe HERE or at the New Britain Youth Museum and the Hungerford Nature Center. Completed application can be mailed to the Hungerford Nature Center) You can print our form, fill it out and mail it to the Hungerford Nature Center with a check or email the form to us at sagemeehan@nbymhnc.org or info@nbymhnc.org , and call 860-827-9064 to pay with a credit card over the phone. *Please make checks out to the New Britain Youth Museum

Discover the New Britain Youth Museum, voted BEST KIDS ACTIVITY. Visit us in New Britain for engaging exhibits and award-winning camps! Plan Your Visit Hours & Admission about us We are a non-profit educational institution that provides science and environmental programs, special events, interactive STEAM exhibits, a playground, a pond, 22 acres of forested habitat with walking trails and is home to over 50 live domestic, native, exotic, and farm animals. Learn More The New Britain Youth Museum and Hungerford Nature Center is a not-for-profit, 501 (c) 3 organization. Thank you to our wonderful sponsors for their continued support. Sponsor Elizabeth Doty Benefactors Robert Mittica The New Britain Youth Museum has been voted BEST KIDS ACTIVITY and the Hungerford Nature Center has been voted BEST CAMP in the New Britain Herald’s Reader Poll, Best of 2024!

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Join our Volunteers & Interns team at New Britain Youth Museum! Gain valuable experience and make a difference. Explore Volunteers & Interns opportunities today! Volunteers & Interns Volunteers like you are critical to our mission at the New Britain Youth Museum and Hungerford Nature Center. By volunteering, you share your love of education and nature with others, gain new skills, share your abilities, and meet others with similar interests. We have indoor and outdoor volunteering roles for all ability levels. Work with a group or on your own. What interests you? Helping out a guest at our visitor services desk? Clearing out a barn and feeding our goats? Organizing and preparing for events? Leading and supporting fundraising activities? Working with our animals during a children’s program? Spending some quality time in our gardens? Building a new exhibit with a team? We have so many opportunities! Fill out an application today. If you are an individual seeking a volunteering experience CLICK HERE If you are seeking a volunteer experience for a group or organization CLICK HERE Please note: Volunteers must be 14 years of age or older. Parents/caregivers or groups/organizations interested in volunteering with a child(ren) under the age of 14 should fill out an application and make a note in the special skill/interests section. For more information on internships email: hungerfordnaturecenter@gmail.com

New Britain CT | For 60 years, the New Britain Youth Museum, a non-profit museum and nature center, has served as an educational resource for children, youth, families Mission Statement We engage our community by sparking curiosity, nurturing understanding, and encouraging stewardship of our natural world. History For 60 years, the New Britain Youth Museum, a non-profit museum and nature center, has served as an educational resource for children, youth, families and teachers in central Connecticut. The New Britain Youth Museum in Downtown New Britain, offers school programming, outreach, exhibits and special events that focus on history, art, science and the cultural heritage of the diverse peoples of the region. The New Britain Youth Museum offers a play place with hands-on learning toys and play sets. The collection of the New Britain Youth Museum consists of over 12,000 items related to regional and cultural history, and the natural sciences. Memories of Summer Fun Children's Museum, High Street, New Britain, Connecticut, 1957. Photo courtesy of New Britain Herald and Susan Spring Gelb. Youthful Imagination Always On Display at New Britain Museum Joseph Lazzaro, pg. AE11 Aug 14, 1986; Hartford Courant Berlin Gets New Nature Center Leonard Felson, Courant Correspondent May 24, 1984; Hartford Courant pg. E1B The Junior League of New Britain presented to the New Britain Institute the idea for creating a Children’s museum using these collections and agreed to operate the museum for a 5-year period. 1955 The success of the museum led the Institute to form a Children’s Museum Committee to manage the Children’s Museum in 1961. 1961 The new children’s building was opened in 1975 and was renamed the New Britain Youth Museum. 1975 In 1984, the Youth Museum opened its operations at Hungerford Park as a nature center. The Youth Museum continues to operate from both facilities, the original downtown location and Hungerford Park. 1984 The New Britain Youth Museum and The Hungerford Nature Center continue to grow and thrive, offering families and individuals programs and facilities and supporting STEM and sustainable education. 2025 Larisa Roderick, Children's Museum, High Street, New Britain, Connecticut, 1950s. Photo courtesy of Larisa Roderick. Hungerford Center Given Herb Garden Maryellen Wazorko, Sep 19, 1985; Hartford Courant pg. BE3 Center puts children in touch with nature Michael L. Miller, Courant Correspondent May 21, 1987; Hartford Courant pg. E9B Stable in Kensington shelters nature center KENNETH DiMAGGIO Courant Correspondent Jan 21, 1988; Hartford Courant pg. E11A Message From Our Executive Director Hello! My name is Tami Christopher and I am thrilled and honored to join The New Britain Youth Museum and Hungerford Nature Center as Executive Director. I began my career in museum education and over the years have served in executive leadership roles in several organizations developing programs and educational opportunities. I am passionate about connecting people of all ages and backgrounds with nature and creative, active learning and play. Here at The New Britain Youth Museum and Hungerford Nature Center that means: Exploring our woodland trails and pond Getting to know our animals- mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and birds from near and afar Roaming our beautiful garden Enjoying some active play in our museum downtown and playground at the Nature Center Bringing your friends together for a birthday party at one of our locations Picnicking in our pavilion And so much more There are so many great things happening here and so much to do with your families and friends. I look forward to continuing all of the great work of our very dedicated staff and board. Thank you for being part of our wonderful New Britain Youth Museum and Hungerford Nature Center! I hope to see you soon!

New Britain CT | For 60 years, the New Britain Youth Museum, a non-profit museum and nature center, has served as an educational resource for children, youth, families Press WTIC News Talk 1080 New Britain Youth Museum & Hungerford Nature Center on WTIC News Talk 1080 on Sunday, February 2nd, 2025 Go to BEST Kids Activity The New Britain Youth Museum has been voted BEST KIDS ACTIVITY in the New Britain Herald’s Reader Poll, Best of 2024! Go to Response to Avian Flu Hungerford Nature Center Response to Avian Flu - January 31st, 2025 Go to BEST Summer Camp The Hungerford Nature Center has been voted BEST CAMP in the New Britain Herald’s Reader Poll, Best of 2024! Go to COMMUNITY AWARDS PROGRAM New Britain Youth Museum & Hungerford Nature Center have been entered into the COMMUNITY AWARDS PROGRAM at the Ion Bank Foundation. Go to Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Discover exciting Programs & Events at the New Britain Youth Museum. Stay tuned for upcoming events in New Britain, CT. Join us today! Programs & Events Stay Tuned for more upcoming events at the New Britain Youth Museum. Click below to learn more about the new Fit By Nature program offered by Mary Cole. More Information