The Busy Parent’s Short Story Club

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT

No commitment, but lots of coffee! Bring your little ones to the CMCH for this drop-in program. You’ll get to discuss good literature with adults, while our staff lead your kids in crafts and stories of their own.

Family Program: Valentines & Love Letters

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT

Instead of buying your own valentine cards this year, come to the CMCH and make your own one-of-a-kind valentines! We'll supply the glitter and glue (and other supplies), as well as samples of vintage valentines and silly love letters from our collection to use for decoration or inspiration.

Family Program: Valentines & Love Letters

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT

Instead of buying your own valentine cards this year, come to the CMCH and make your own one-of-a-kind valentines! We'll supply the glitter and glue (and other supplies), as well as samples of vintage valentines and silly love letters from our collection to use for decoration or inspiration.

Vacation Program: Hamilton History Adventure

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT

Follow the life of the 10-dollar founding father at this vacation family program! Make your way around the museum completing different crafts and activities as we explore the big moments of Alexander Hamilton's life.

Vacation Program: Hamilton History Adventure

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT

Follow the life of the 10-dollar founding father at this vacation family program! Make your way around the museum completing different crafts and activities as we explore the big moments of Alexander Hamilton's life.

Family Program: Silly Saturday with Dr. Seuss

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT

Help us celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday and Read Across America at CMCH! Join us for a reading of the Dr. Seuss book, The Shape of Me and Other Stuff. After the story, make your own Dr. Seuss-inspired silhouette.

Family Program: Silly Saturday with Dr. Seuss

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT

Help us celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday and Read Across America at CMCH! Join us for a reading of the Dr. Seuss book, The Shape of Me and Other Stuff. After the story, make your own Dr. Seuss-inspired silhouette.

Family Program: Create Art, Create History

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT

Calling all artists! All ages and artistic abilities are welcome to join us for First Free Saturday. Learn about a Hartford-born African American artist, then create your own original masterpiece!

Family Program: Create Art, Create History

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT

Calling all artists! All ages and artistic abilities are welcome to join us for First Free Saturday. Learn about a Hartford-born African American artist, then create your own original masterpiece!

Vacation Program: Busy Parents Short Story Club

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT

If you’ve been wanting to join a book club, but worried about the time commitment and childcare, this group is for you! Adults will get to discuss short works of literature, while CMCH staff leads your kids in crafts and stories of their own. Treats for everyone will be served!

Vacation Program: Busy Parents Short Story Club

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT

If you’ve been wanting to join a book club, but worried about the time commitment and childcare, this group is for you! Adults will get to discuss short works of literature, while CMCH staff leads your kids in crafts and stories of their own. Treats for everyone will be served!

Vacation Program: Pictures from the Past

Lights, camera, history! Looking for a fun activity for the whole family to do over spring break? Come to the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History and create your own daguerreotype.