Inspire Center – New Theme!
The Inspire Center brings history and problem-solving together in a hands-on creative space for visitors of all ages! September's challenge is to invent a new toy!
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Family Programs
Family Program: Fall Harvest
Are you ready for fall? Families will look closely at historic images of autumn in Connecticut, make pumpkin decor, and play various fall-themed games, including pumpkin ring toss!
Family Program: Pastime of the Americas
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the Museum! Families will explore the traveling Smithsonian exhibition "¡Pleibol! In the Barrios and the Big Leagues" to learn more about the experiences of Latinos and Latinas in baseball throughout history and today. Then, they will design a unique team logo, pretend to be a sportscaster, and more!
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. With objects and themes changing monthly, you can enjoy unique experiences all year long! November’s challenge is to invent a new way to do a magic trick!
Family Program: Busy Day at the Museum
Jump into the world of Richard Scarry's Busy Town! Learn about the Connecticut author and illustrator who created this iconic make-believe world for children's books, pose in a photo booth with cut outs of some of the characters, play games, and design your own vehicle inspired by the whacky, one-of-a-kind vehicles driven by the citizens of Busytown!
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. With objects and themes changing monthly, you can enjoy unique experiences all year long! November’s challenge is to invent a new way to do a magic trick!
Dolls of Our Lives: Book Talk and Author Signing
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT, United StatesA book talk featuring podcasters and American Girl obsessives Allison Horrocks and Mary Mahoney. Join us they share from their new book, Dolls of Our Lives, a deep dive into one of the 90s most coveted products - the American Girl doll.
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. With objects and themes changing monthly, you can enjoy unique experiences all year long! December’s challenge is to invent a new way to prepare your favorite food!
Family Program: Snow Days
Visit the Museum for a day of snowy fun! Families will design one-of-a-kind snow globes, make holiday poppers to celebrate the new year, and decorate holiday cards to send to loved ones!
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. With objects and themes changing monthly, you can enjoy unique experiences all year long! December’s challenge is to invent a new way to prepare your favorite food!
Cocoa and Crafts: Where the Wild Things Are
"Let the Wild Rumpus start!" Visit the Museum for a reading of "Where the Wild Things Are," a book by Connecticut author and illustrator Maurice Sendak, while wearing a special crown, sipping hot cocoa, and munching on treats. Then, families will complete a related craft.
Cocoa and Crafts: Winter Cats
Cats playing in the snow?! How silly! Visit the Museum for a reading of Winter Cats, a book by CT author Janet Lawler, while sipping hot cocoa and munching on special treats.