Stepping Stones Museum for Children
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Stepping Stones Museum for Children is a hands-on children's museum for ages 10 and under located at 303 West Avenue, in the Central section of Norwalk, Connecticut. The museum's interactive exhibit areas include: Rainforest Adventure, about life in the tropical rainforest and conservation challenges; In the Works, experiments with motion, gravity and energy; Waterscape, a play area that explores the forms of water and where it goes; Healthyville, with exhibits about bodies and healthy living; Bubbles, a seasonal outdoor bubble creation area; Toddler Terrain, an exploration area just for toddlers.
The entrance lobby houses ColorCoaster, a 27-foot kinetic sculpture designed by artist George Rhoads.
The museum is located in Mathews Park, adjacent to the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion, the Center for Contemporary Printmaking, a gallery and studio for printmaking, and Devon's Place, a playground designed for all children to play together, including those with physical, sensory and mental challenges.
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