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Wide Awakes: Campaigning for Lincoln

New exhibition on view September 14, 2024 - March 16, 2025

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Uncover Connecticut's Past and Present

Explore our current exhibitions

On View

New exhibition, "Wide Awakes: Campaigning for Lincoln" opens Saturday, September 14!

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Inn & Tavern Signs of Connecticut

Permanent Exhibit Jan 1, 2010 - Sep 30, 2050

Making Connecticut

Permanent Exhibit Dec 1, 2010 - Sep 1, 2050

Connecticut’s Bookshelf

October 12, 2023 - October 13, 2024 Sep 28, 2023 - Oct 13, 2024
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Upcoming Events

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September Sunday

Wide Awakes: Campaigning for Lincoln Gallery Talk

September 22 @ 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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September Sunday

Family Story Time

September 22 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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September Thursday

Aftershocks of Disaster: Hurricane Maria

September 26 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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Connecticut Museum Collections

Rare Survivors

EVERYDAY TREASURES

Made in Connecticut

People & Places
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Research

Our Commitment to you

Media Kit

Discover Cultural Sustainability

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About the CMCH

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Celebrating Curtis Veeder: From Inventor’s Home to Connecticut Museum

January 12, 2024

Civics Education for Connecticut Students

December 12, 2023

The Inspire Center: A Space for Creativity and Innovation

October 4, 2023
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Location

One Elizabeth Street
Hartford CT, 06105

860.236.5621

 

Museum Hours:

Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm, Thursday until 8 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

Research Center Hours:

Tuesday-Saturday 12 pm - 5 pm, Thursday until 8 pm
Always by appointment only.