Family Movie Night: Cars

Lightning McQueen wins again! Join us for a special showing of Cars, a movie about a famous, trouble-making racecar who finds himself stranded along Route 66. Watch as he forms unexpected friendships with a group of silly, fun-loving cars and trucks from the tiny town of Radiator Springs. Families will then get a goody bag full of hands-on activities all about automobile manufacturing in Connecticut.

Date Night: Boozy Brew

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

Join us for a fun evening that will include a scavenger hunt through our exhibition, Coffee: A Connecticut Story, then relax and enjoy a coffee cocktail and coffee liqueur tasting with Saxtons River Distillery.

$20

Common Ground: Sacred Art Traditions in Conversation

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, Hartford

Where do we find common ground? In this new series, we bring together traditional artists who practice art forms rooted in different cultural traditions to demonstrate their work, share with one another, and discuss their similarities and differences.

Free
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. April’s challenge is to design a new type of brush! What will it be used for?

Family Program: Heroes on the Homefront

Why was Connecticut nicknamed the Provisions State? Families will explore the many ways Connecticans provided support during times of war. Shop with ration coupons, get thrifty with recycled materials, make WWII-era mess kits, and more!

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French Canadian Jam

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

Get acquainted with French Canadian traditional tunes at this monthly jam session,  happening Saturday afternoons on First Free Weekends!

Free

Spring Has Sprung Art Market

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, Hartford

Celebrate spring with sparkle from Candlelight Jewelry and friends!

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. April’s challenge is to design a new type of brush! What will it be used for?

Recurring

Family Story Time

Join us for family story time at the Museum! Cozy up with beanbags and enjoy a reading of a book all about creativity and innovation. Then, families will be challenged to embrace their own inventive spirit by getting crafty in the Inspire Center!

Recurring

Inspire Center – Expanded Hours!

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.

Recurring

Inspire Center – Expanded Hours!

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.