Connecticut Science Center, Hartford

The Connecticut Science Center is a nine-story museum located on the Connecticut River in Hartford, designed by César Pelli & Associates. It opened on June 12, 2009. The building has a total 154,000 square feet (14,300 square meters) including 40,000 square feet (3,700 square meters) of interactive exhibits consisting of videos, audios, visuals, tactile components, programs, and live demonstrations. Planning for the Connecticut Science Center began in 2001.

The Center's goals are to promote the study of science by the state's youth and to encourage urban revitalization in Hartford. The state of Connecticut provided more than $100 million of support for the $165 million center, and the balance was donated by businesses, foundations and individuals. The Connecticut Science Center is the first science center to generate most of its needed power from an on-site fuel cell. This step was a major one for the Connecticut Science Center and its steps towards being a Gold Level (LEED) Certified green building.