Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration

Ages newborn through 3 year old's (with a caregiver)

Explore, learn and spend some quality play time with your child in our Mommy (or Daddy!) and Me class. The 60 minute program takes place in our early childhood classroom, specifically designed to provide a safe and stimulating atmosphere for young children. Classes revolve around sea life themes, and each class includes story time, music, dancing and time for parents or caregivers to interact with their children as they explore and play.

Schedule:  Fridays 10:15am-11:15am
Note: Advance registration is required.

Program Cost:
One class rate:
Members: $20 for 1 adult and 1 child; Non-members: $25 for 1 adult and 1 child
$10 for each additional child or adult per class. 

Siblings ages 0-6 months are welcome for free. Pre-registration is required; 24 hour cancellation policy.

Please note: these are program fees only and do not include admission.  Non-members are required to pay regular admission rates in order to enter the aquarium.

Each class will include an activity such as finger painting, an arts and craft project, an age appropriate science experiment, or a visit from a sea life creature.
Classroom features include:

• A soft nest area for infants to lay and roll safely
• Bathroom designed especially for young children, including changing table
• Pretend play area featuring a mini-lab complete with x-ray light box
• Reading/book area
• Sensory table that is filled with water, sand or other materials
• Child size tables and chairs
• Parent resource library