Stepping Stones Museum for Children Email Format
Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosConnecticut, United States51-200 Employees
Stepping Stones Museum for Children is a mid-sized cultural institution in Norwalk, Connecticut, located on a five-acre site in Mathews Park. It offers five main galleries and more than 100 hands-on activities designed to engage children in learning through play, with interactive exhibits that invite exploration by both youngsters and their caregivers. The museum aims to broaden educational opportunities for children ages ten and under and to support parents, caregivers, and educators as facilitators of exploration. The organization operates within the museums, historical sites, and zoos sector and features a LEED Gold Certified expansion, signaling a priority on sustainable, accessible facilities. It has been recognized as one of America’s Top 50 Children's Museums. In 2026, it launched the Open Arms Neighbors Membership Program to provide free year-long memberships to Norwalk families who receive SNAP/EBT benefits.