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January 30, 2025 – 200th Anniversary Opening Celebration
Thank you to all who attended the Opening Celebration! Special thanks to Mayor Arunan Arulampalam, and keynote speakers: Manisha Sinha, UCONN’s Draper Chair in American History and bestselling author of The Rise and Fall of the Second American Republic: Reconstruction, 1860-1920, and State Historian Andy Horowitz. View the full recording here.
May 22, 2025 – Then, Now, Next: 200 Years and Counting, Exhibition Opening Reception and Annual Meeting
Celebrate the opening of our upcoming exhibition, Then, Now, Next: 200 Years and Counting, all about the 200-year legacy and evolution of the Connecticut Museum, from it’s foundation as the Connecticut Historical Society to its modern achievements to its future aspirations. Connecticut Museum Members are also invited to attend the Museum’s Annual Meeting, which precedes the Exhibition Opening Reception.
June 28, 2025 – Family Program: Birthday Bash and Children’s Book Launch
Celebrate the Museum’s 200th birthday with a party full of crafts, games, treats, and the launch of our brand new children’s book, The Key to Adventure! Step into this book’s imaginative world in an immersive exhibit on wheels created in partnership with cARTie, a traveling art museum on a bus. Enjoy a scavenger hunt, story time on the top of every hour, and book signings with the author, Rebecca Gavin, and illustrator Mya Concepcion, both members of our educational staff here at the Museum. Each family in attendance will receive one free copy of The Key to Adventure to take home!
September 18, 2025 – Taste of 200! A Foodie Fundraiser to Benefit the Connecticut Museum
Our 200th anniversary festivities culminate in a culinary excursion across the state – right here at the Museum! Join us alongside local restaurants for the Taste of 200! and sample foods from some of the many cultures and heritages of Connecticut, alongside live entertainment and a chance to win prizes. More details to come. Tickets go on sale in May.
Visit our Upcoming Events page for a full list of programs and events, including our new series, “Made to Last,” which highlights objects from our vast collection and connects them with crafts and traditions from today.
