FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Connecticut Science Center
Announces Free Admission for Military Personnel on Veterans Day
Plus, half price for Military Family members on November 11
November 8, 2011 (Hartford, CT) – The Connecticut Science Center has announced that it will continue its Veterans Day tradition by offering free General Admission to all active, retired, and veteran military personnel this Veterans Day, Friday, November 11 from 10AM -5PM. In addition, immediate family members who accompany these service personnel or have a family member currently deployed overseas will enjoy half off general admission to the Hartford-based learning destination.
“The Connecticut Science Center would like to thank and honor our military personnel for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good,” said Matt Fleury, Connecticut Science Center President and CEO. “Recognizing the broad appeal of the Science Center, we have decided to extend a discount to service members’ immediate family as an additional show of our appreciation.”
In addition to the more than 150 hands-on exhibits, the Science Center is currently featuring a special traveling exhibition Animation, featuring the Cartoon Network, presented locally by First Niagara that is also included in General Admission. General Admission provides an ALL-DAY experience at the Connecticut Science Center.
To take advantage of the Veterans Day ticket offer, participants must present proof of service at the Connecticut Science Center ticket window on Friday, November 11.
Full details are available at http://www.ctsciencecenter.org/
About the Connecticut Science Center The LEED-Gold certified Connecticut Science Center, located in downtown Hartford, sparks creative imagination and an appreciation for science by immersing visitors in fun and educational hands-on, minds-on interactive experiences while maintaining an environmentally conscious presence. Visitors experience over 150 exhibits in ten galleries and a range of topics, including space and earth sciences, physical sciences, biology, the Connecticut River watershed, alternative energy sources, Connecticut inventors and innovations, a children’s gallery, and much more. Other features include four educational labs, a 200-seat 3D digital theater, function room, gift store and café, and ongoing events and lectures for all ages. The Science Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing science education throughout the state of Connecticut and New England, providing learning opportunities for students and adults of all ages, and engaging the community in scientific exploration. More information: www.CTScienceCenter.org or 860.SCIENCE.
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