Short Attention Span Literary Club

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

This week, we're reading song lyrics by Nobel Prize winner Bob Dylan.

Coffee Hour with CMCH: Something Old, Something New

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

The white wedding dress is traditional in Western culture, but how far back does that tradition go? Using examples from our collection, this presentation will show the evolution of women’s wedding attire from the 18th century to the 20th.

Coffee Hour with CMCH: Something Old, Something New

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

The white wedding dress is traditional in Western culture, but how far back does that tradition go? Using examples from our collection, this presentation will show the evolution of women’s wedding attire from the 18th century to the 20th.

Family Grab and Go Bags: Construction Creations

Complete a construction challenge with a FREE Family Grab and Grab Go Bag, available one day only! Explore Hartford architecture through the drawings of Connecticut artist Richard Welling. Then, build your own unique structure - ALL necessary materials included!

Family Grab and Go Bags: Construction Creations

Complete a construction challenge with a FREE Family Grab and Grab Go Bag, available one day only! Explore Hartford architecture through the drawings of Connecticut artist Richard Welling. Then, build your own unique structure - ALL necessary materials included!

Speak Up Live Storytelling

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

Join us from home to hear storytellers from around the world tell true stories about lived experiences around the theme "Turning Point," led by 45-time Moth StorySLAM champion and 6-time GrandSLAM champion Matthew Dicks.

Speak Up Live Storytelling

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

Join us from home to hear storytellers from around the world tell true stories about lived experiences around the theme "Turning Point," led by 45-time Moth StorySLAM champion and 6-time GrandSLAM champion Matthew Dicks.

Connecticut Open House Day

Enjoy free admission to the museum galleries all day! In conjunction with the Connecticut Office of Tourism, the CMCH will offer free admission on Saturday, June 12. The one-day statewide...

Connecticut Open House Day

Enjoy free admission to the museum galleries all day! In conjunction with the Connecticut Office of Tourism, the CMCH will offer free admission on Saturday, June 12. The one-day statewide...

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Family Program: Picnic and Play

Have a picnic lunch on the CMCH lawn, get creative with crafts (materials provided), and play complimentary lawn games! Then, head inside to explore the exhibits, enjoying free admission to the galleries for children under 18. Don't want to pack a snack? No problem! Hartford Food System's Mobile Market will be on site from 12:00 - 2:00 pm offering fresh, healthy food for purchase!

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Family Program: Picnic and Play

Have a picnic lunch on the CMCH lawn, get creative with crafts (materials provided), and play complimentary lawn games! Then, head inside to explore the exhibits, enjoying free admission to the galleries for children under 18. Don't want to pack a snack? No problem! Hartford Food System's Mobile Market will be on site from 12:00 - 2:00 pm offering fresh, healthy food for purchase!

Short Attention Span Literary Club

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

This week's selection is "On The Street Where You Live" by Yiyun Li.