Popular Children’s Museum Leaving Longtime West Hartford Location

WEST HARTFORD, CT — The popular Children’s Museum in West Hartford is planning to move out of its home of more than 60 years and could leave town altogether, according to multiple reports.

The Hartford Courant reports that the museum’s lease with Kingswood Oxford at the Trout Brook Drive location, known for its iconic life-size sperm whale replica “Conny,” has expired. In addition to the expired lease, museum officials say the current location lacks room for growth, according to the Courant.

Museum officials are currently assessing two possible relocation sites, including the former Hartford College for Women property on Asylum Avenue in the West End of Hartford, and an undisclosed location in West Hartford, according to We-Ha.com.

Officials hope to make a decision within 30 to 60 days and relocated within 18 months to two years, We-Ha.com reports.

Read more at We-Ha.com here and the Hartford Courant here.

For more information about the Children's Museum, visit here.