National Engineers Day, April 25
        Cinco de Mayo Festival, May 2
        NASA Space Experience, May 27-29
        Summer Camp Registration open

  ALERT! The museum parking lot will be closed May 27, 28 & 29 during our NASA event.
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Imagine Nation Museum
One Pleasant Street
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 314-1400
info@imaginenation.org


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Ticket Info   Hours   Directions   Contact Info   Employment


Who We Are
The Imagine Nation Museum is a hands-on, interactive children's museum best suited for ages 2 to 10. We are a not-for-profit 501(c)3 corporation a division of the Boys & Girls Club & Family Center of Bristol and funded in part by the United Way of West Central Connecticut.



Admission Information
Admission is $5.00 per person.
Infants under one are admitted free of charge.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Present your museum membership card with the ACM Reciprocal Program sticker on the reverse side for free admission for up to 4 family members.

Become a member of the Imagine Nation Museum and enjoy free unlimited museum admission!

During special events, admission may be higher than our standard ticket pricing. Please view our calendar for more information.


Museum Hours

Wednesday 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 9:30 pm - 5:00 pm
The first Friday of the month we are open until 8 pm
Saturday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Note that the museum is open for summer extended hours on
Tuesdays from 9:30 - 5:00 pm in July and August.

Group field trips and scout programs are scheduled by arrangement.
Please call Deron Ash at 860-314-1400 x. 318 to schedule.


Directions and Parking
Imagine Nation is located in downtown Bristol with close proximity to Routes 6, 72, 69, 229 and I-84.

For specific directions from surrounding areas, visit our Directions page.

Free parking is available in our museum 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.

During school field trips, buses may use the empty parking lot at the (closed) Chevrolet dealership located at the corner of Upson Street and West Street (Route 69).

Contact Information

Imagine Nation Museum
One Pleasant Street
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 314-1400
info@imaginenation.org

Doreen Stickney
Museum Director x. 319
press & promotion, staffing

Deron Ash
Director of Education x. 318
field trips, camps, special events

Cheryl Yetke
Marketing Director
marketing, fund-raising and grants

Betsey Broomall
Senior Educator x. 350
classes and scout programs

Grace Vogel
Volunteer Coordinator x. 315
volunteering, general museum info

Mike Benoit
Exhibit Development x. 316
exhibit development, facilities