Join us for "Connecting Connecticut," a FREE interactive open house where you "travel" across Connecticut, visiting each county as you journey throughout the Museum's galleries, answer trivia questions, and earn...
Have you ever heard of lawn bowling? What about pedestrianism? Learn about and experience these community-based sports and more at this program for visitors of all ages!
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! June’s challenge is to design a new way to serve your favorite food with style!
Get acquainted with French Canadian traditional tunes at this monthly jam session at the CMCH, happening Saturday afternoons on First Free Weekends! New players and new listeners are always welcome!...
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! June’s challenge is to design a new way to serve your favorite food with style!
Join us for a special family story time! Surrounded by books in the exhibit Connecticut's Bookshelf, families will cozy up in beanbags, listen to a story, and then do some crafts! With a new story each time, families can discover the many stories brought to life by Connecticut authors and illustrators.
A museum members-only program that includes a look at some of our most recent acquisitions with our Chief Curator of Collections.
This month’s story is “The Hospital Where" by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah.
The Connecticut Museum welcomes author Don Massey and former Hartford Fire Chief Charles A. Teale to talk about the lasting legacy of the 1944 tragedy.
Dive into the wonderful world of bookmaking with this introductory level class where you will learn the vocabulary, history, and know-how of binding books.
Drop in for a guided tour of our latest special exhibition, Connecticut's Bookshelf.
Join us for this virtual presentation, as Amy Godine traces this Adirondack story back to two key players that have Connecticut roots: Lyman Eppes and John Brown.
