Dolls of Our Lives: Book Talk and Author Signing

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

A 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.

SOLD OUT! Remembering G. Fox and Co.: Behind-the-Scenes Tour

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

Join us for a behind-the scenes tour at the Connecticut Museum to see our collection of memorabilia from Hartford’s most iconic department store.

$10 – $15

Recurring

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!

Recurring

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!

Opening Reception: We’re Game! Sports and Community

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

Please join us for the in-person opening reception for the exhibition, We're Game! Sports and Community.

Free

Short Attention Span Literary Club

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

This month’s story is “Passion" by Alice Munro.

Free

A Celebration of Land and Sea: Modern Indigenous Cuisine in New England

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, Hartford, CT, United States

Rachel Beth Sayet is a member of the Mohegan nation. In this lecture, Rachel shares her knowledge on the multiple traditional thanksgivings of New England, along with her years of work revitalizing these traditional foods alongside her tribal elders.

Free

Remembering G. Fox and Co.: Behind-the-Scenes Tour

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

Join us for a behind-the scenes tour at the Connecticut Museum to see our collection of memorabilia from Hartford’s most iconic department store.

$10 – $15