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 current 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!

Show your shopping card and save $1.00 off every two admissions!

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.

During inclement weather, please tune into NBC30 for organization closings or visit their school closings website page.

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


Michael Suchopar
Chief Professional Officer, Boys & Girls Club and Family Center of Bristol

Shelley Raymond
Finance Director, Boys & Girls Club and Family Center of Bristol

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

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

Ellen Zoppo-Sassu
Development Director
Development & Grants

Mike Benoit
Exhibit Development x. 316
Exhibit development & facilities management

Sharon Kenniston
Party Coordinator x. 314
Birthday parties and rentals

Hannah Richard
Program Coordinator x. 350
Classes, scout programs & special events

Grace Vogel
Volunteer Coordinator x. 315
Volunteer program, office management

Ashley Churchill
Guest Services Coordinator x. 317
General museum information, Soda Fountain and Giftshop manager