Inspiring today’s curious minds
to invent tomorrow
Welcome to Talcott Mountain
Science Center, Academy, & Research Institute!
Our rich history dates back nearly 60 years when our campus began welcoming curious minds looking for new ways to fuel their passion for science. Our programming and offerings have expanded over our time on the mountain, but our passion remains the same: cultivating curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking in students of all ages.
TALCOTT MOUNTAIN SCIENCE CENTER
EMBARK ON A JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY
For decades, Talcott Mountain Science Center has carefully crafted programs to spark aspiring scientists’ innate sense of curiosity with hands-on experiments and creative learning on our mountaintop campus. Through Summer of STEM Adventures, Homeschool programs, Robotics, School Vacation programs, Skygazing, and more, TMSC offers a thrilling journey of discovery and learning for all ages.
TALCOTT MOUNTAIN ACADEMY
FUEL YOUR CHILD’S PASSION FOR STEM
Let us nurture your child’s passion for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) through hands-on learning. Talcott Mountain Academy offers a fun, challenging, and supportive environment where advanced and curious learners thrive. With a full curriculum, differentiated instruction, and a passionate teaching staff, our kindergarten through 8th grade students learn to ask questions, find answers, and unlock their full potential.
TALCOTT MOUNTAIN RESEARCH INSTITUTE
ADVANCING CURIOSITY & EXPLORATION THROUGH BOLD RESEARCH
Talcott Mountain Research Institute propels STEM professionals, students of all ages and lifelong learners into research that drives discovery and sparks new connections across disciplines through educational programs, special events, and lecture series.
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WHAT’S HAPPENING ON THE MOUNTAINTOP
- Talcott Mountain Science Center Receives $1.7 Million NASA Investment to Advance STEM Education in Connecticut
Media Contact: Jay White, Principal Investigator jwhite@tmsc.org Federal funding will transform TMSC’s planetarium and observatory and establish a new data… Read more: Talcott Mountain Science Center Receives $1.7 Million NASA Investment to Advance STEM Education in Connecticut - Talcott Mountain Science Center, Academy, & Research Institute Welcomes Two New Members to Board of Trustees
AVON, Conn. — September 1, 2026 — Talcott Mountain Science Center, Academy, & Research Institute (Talcott) is pleased to announce… Read more: Talcott Mountain Science Center, Academy, & Research Institute Welcomes Two New Members to Board of Trustees - MacArthur Fellow and National Medal of Science Recipient Keivan Stassun to Explore Neurodiversity and Scientific Discovery at Talcott Mountain
(Avon, CT — August 18, 2026) — Talcott Mountain Research Institute (TMRI) will welcome acclaimed scientist Keivan G. Stassun, Ph.D.,… Read more: MacArthur Fellow and National Medal of Science Recipient Keivan Stassun to Explore Neurodiversity and Scientific Discovery at Talcott Mountain