Family Movie Night: PAW Patrol: The Movie
This event is sold out. For information on other upcoming movie nights, please visit our upcoming events page.
Ground Rules: Giv Coffee
See our new Coffee exhibit, and experience a coffee tasting with our community partner Giv Coffee. What could be better?
Wide Awakes: Campaigning for Lincoln Gallery Talk
Join a museum educator for a guided tour of our newest exhibition, Wide Awakes: Campaigning for Lincoln.
200th Anniversary Opening Celebration
You're invited the 200th Anniversary opening celebration of the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History! This event will feature: Iconic items from the Museum collection on view only at this event A first look at this year’s programming Remarks from prominent local leaders from across the state A keynote address from UCONN’s Draper Chair in American History and bestselling author Manisha Sinha in conversation with State Historian Andy Horowitz on why history and culture matter…
Made to Last: The Art and Craft of Shoe Making
Connecticut shoemaker Andrew Rowand will utilize historic shoes from the CMCH collection to showcase the living craft and tradition of shoemaking from the 18th century to the present day.
Family Program: Valentines for Kids
Happy Valentine’s Day! Using historic valentines from the Museum’s collection as inspiration, create one-of-a-kind cards to give to your loved ones!
French Canadian Jam
Get acquainted with French Canadian traditional tunes at this monthly jam session, happening Saturday afternoons on First Free Weekends!
Short Attention Span Literary Club
This month’s story is “Everyday Use,” by Alice Walker.
Family Story Time
Join us for family story time at the Museum! Cozy up with beanbags and enjoy a reading of a book all about creativity and innovation. Then, families will be challenged to embrace their own inventive spirit by getting crafty in the Inspire Center!
Family Movie Night: Elemental
What happens when fire and water join forces? Join us for a special showing of "Elemental," and follow Ember, a strong-willed fire person, and Wade, a fun-loving water person, on their adventures through Element City and Firetown! Families will then get a goody bag to take home that includes hands-on activities related to main themes of the movie.