Lunch and Learn – The Civilian Conservation Corps in Connecticut, 1933–42
Join us for this virtual presentation, as Dr. James Fortuna, a New England Regional Fellowship Consortium grantee, will investigate the CCC’s role as an agent of national transformation and considers the links between the New Deal’s treatment of the American landscape and its promotion of a new, more pluralistic national identity.
Short Attention Span Literary Club
This month’s story is “Christmas,” by Vladimir Nabokov.
Date Night: Holiday Spirits
Enjoy a taste of the holidays at the Museum.
Free First Weekend
December 7 and 8 are Free First Weekend at the Museum! That means free admission for all ages, all day long, to our Museum galleries and the Inspire Center. Explore our newest exhibition, Coffee: A Connecticut Story, or join us Sunday at 2 pm for our guided gallery talk through our exhibition Wide Awake: Campaigning for Lincoln. Families, don't forget to join us at Saturday's free family program, "Snow Many Snowmen!" at 11 am. Free…
Inspire Center – New Theme!
The Inspire Center brings history and problem-solving together in a hands-on creative space for visitors of all ages! Look closely at objects from the Connecticut Museum collection, get inspired, and work together to create something new. December's challenge is to improve the way we communicate!
Family Program: Snow Many Snowmen!
How do you make a snowman? Through various artforms, including origami, painting, and collaging, families can make a wide array of snowmen to bring home. Then, get ready for the holidays with holiday poppers and cards for loved ones!
Coffee: A Connecticut Story Exhibit Tour
Join a museum educator for a guided tour of our newest exhibition, Coffee: A Connecticut Story.
Pop Up Coffee Shop
Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck will be onsite today to caffeinate your Museum outing!
Printmaking for the Holidays with Lara Miller
Join us in learning the basics of linocut printmaking!
Free First Weekend
December 7 and 8 are Free First Weekend at the Museum! That means free admission for all ages, all day long, to our Museum galleries and the Inspire Center. Explore our newest exhibition, Coffee: A Connecticut Story, or join us Sunday at 2 pm for our guided gallery talk through our exhibition Wide Awake: Campaigning for Lincoln. Families, don't forget to join us at Saturday's free family program, "Snow Many Snowmen!" at 11 am. Free…