Teddy Bear Tea Party, Thursday, Feb. 11
Feb. Vacation Week, Feb. 15-19

The museum will be open
Feb. 15-19, from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm during school vacation week!
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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 $7.00 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

Wednesday9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday9:30 pm - 5:00 pm
The first Friday of the month we are open until 8 pm
Saturday11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday12:00 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 860-314-1400 x. 3163 to schedule.

During inclement weather, please tune into NBC30 or WSFB for organization closings or visit the NBC30 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 park on Church Street directly adjacent to the museum's front entrance or use the parking area behind the Bristol Baptist Church. This lot is accessible from Church Street in between the Bristol Baptist Church and the Bristol Board of Education building.

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

Catherine Baldyga
Finance Director, Boys & Girls Club and Family Center of Bristol

Doreen Stickney
Museum Director, 540-3160 (ext. 3160)
Museum operations, staffing, press & promotion

Kymrie Zaslow
Director of Education, 540-3163 (ext. 3163)
Field trips, camps & special events

Ellen Zoppo-Sassu
Development Director, 540-3140 (ext. 3140)
Development & Grants

Mike Benoit
Facilities Director, 314-1400

Marta Dabrowska
Party Coordinator, 540-3164 (ext. 3164)
Birthday parties and museum rentals

Hannah Richard
Program Coordinator, 540-3162 (ext. 3162)
Scout programs, special events

Kerry Laberge
Program Coordinator, 540-3165 (ext. 3165)
Workshop classes, special events

Grace Vogel
Office Administrator / Volunteer Coordinator, 540-3161 (ext. 3161)
Volunteer program, office management

Ashley Churchill
Guest Services Coordinator, 540-3199 (ext. 3199)
General museum information, Soda Fountain and Giftshop manager