Visit the Stamford Museum & Nature Center with your camp or group!
For visiting summer camps and other groups, there are two options, which can be found below.
WE ARE ACCPETING EDUCATION VISITS FOR AUGUST AND SELF-GUIDED VISITS FOR JULY & AUGUST. JULY IS FULL FOR EDUCATION VISITS.
*We allow a maximum of 200 campers or 2 visiting camps on site for any day. Please note that we will have our own summer camps on site but they will be in separate spaces.
*Camps with larger number of campers may make reservations for more than 1 day. For education visits, programs have a maximum of 25-50 kids, depending on program. We can offer multiple sessions of a program within a visit.
*A separate picnic area will be available for visiting youth groups
*Groups are welcome to use Nature's Playground
*For groups that wish to visit our Heckscher WILD! live animal exhibit, we are open 12 p.m.-4p.m.. We may need to split groups into smaller numbers to be able to visit this exhibit.
*Indoor restrooms and outdoor handwashing stations are available
*Cancellations for weather or due to a quarantine need will incur no cancellation fee if they are made before 8:30 a.m. on the morning of the visit.
For additional questions, please contact Lisa at lmonachelli@stamfordmuseum.org
Self-guided Visit
Access to the working Heckscher Farm, our North American River Otter Pond, Heckscher WILD! animal exhibit, nature trails, Nature's Playground, and museum galleries.
*Reservations must be made at least two weeks ahead of your intended visit date.
Educational Program Visit
In addition to access to the working Heckscher Farm, our North American River Otter Pond, Heckscher WILD! animal exhibit, nature trails, Nature's Playground, and museum galleries, groups can choose from the following one (1) hour program options listed below. Educational Program visits can be scheduled with one (1) or two (2) programs per visit.
*Reservations must be made at least two weeks ahead of your intended visit date
Program Fees
These programs and fees are valid from
June 17-August 31, 2024.
Self-guided Visit Fees:
$5/camper & CIT - Stamford groups & organizations
$6/camper & CIT - all other schools & organizations
Teachers: FREE
Chaperones $10 (first 4 free)
Educational Program Visit Fees:
ONE PROGRAM: $8/camper & CIT
Teachers: FREE
Chaperones $10 (first 4 free)
TWO PROGRAMS: $12/camper & CIT
Teachers: FREE
Chaperones $10 (first 4 free)
Educational Summer Group Programs
Guided Tour of Heckscher Farm
Scheduled in groups of up to 25 campers
Learn who calls Heckscher Farm home! Meet some of our animals up close, see the newest arrivals on the farm and get a chance to touch some of our farm residents.
Science Rocks!
Scheduled in groups of up to 25 campers
From making slime to launching rockets, discover why science rocks! We'll perform a number of age-appropriate experiments and have fun exploring a variety of different sciences!
WILD! Around the World Live Animal Program
Scheduled in groups of up to 50 campers
Meet live animals from around the world as we discover the habitats in which they live and the adaptations they have make in order to do their jobs. Meet some great scaly, slimy, furry, and feathery animals!
Slimy & Scaly
Scheduled in groups of up to 50 campers
Explore the world of reptiles and amphibians! Meet frogs, salamanders, lizards, turtles, and snakes and discover what makes these slimy and scaly creatures unique.
Animal Adaptations
Scheduled in Groups of up to 50 campers
Explore the tools and behaviors that animals have to do their jobs! From camouflage to feet shape to body coverings, we'll discover some amazing adaptations that animals have!
Trail Hike Adventure
Scheduled in groups of up to 25 campers
Get your group out in the woods to experience the forest at the SM&NC! We'll roll logs, play camouflage, look for signs of animals and more!
Rocks & Fossils
Scheduled in groups of up to 25 campers
Explore the awesome world of rocks, minerals, and fossils as we discover how our three rocks types are made, how a footprint can become a fossil and more! Our hands-on lab-style class will allow participants to investigate how rocks rock and how rocks are used in our daily life.
Owl Pellet Dissection
Scheduled in groups of up to 25 campers
Ever wonder what owls eat for dinner? Discover the ecology of owls as we dissect an owl pellet, the leftovers from their dinner that they cough up. We’ll learn about the types of owls that live in the area and meet some live animals that owls might want to eat for dinner, too!
Building Stations Lab
Scheduled in groups of up to 50 campers
Let your students get their engineer on as we bring a variety of building sets, such as LEGO, Jawbones, Straws & Connectors and more! Students will rotate through different stations, each with its own building challenge.
Nocturnal Animals
Scheduled in groups of up to 50 campers
Meet some of our favorite nighttime animals, from leopard geckos to chinchillas, and discover what makes them unique. Discover the reasons why some animals are on the "night crew."