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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! January’s challenge is to make an everyday item look like something completely different!

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Family Story Time

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.

Lunch and Learn: Indigenous Unfreedom and Race Making in Early New England

Virtual

This virtual presentation by Dr. Joanne Jahnke-Wegner, a New England Regional Fellowship Consortium grantee, will examine how English enslavement of Indigenous peoples during the Pequot and King Philip's Wars contributed to the racialization of Indigenous peoples in early New England.

Free

SOLD OUT! Behind the Scenes: Making the Look

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, Hartford

This inside look at our historic Costume collection will explore how Americans have used fashion accessories to snazz up their looks over the centuries.

$15

Telling New Stories: Ties to the Caribbean in the Ancient Burying Ground

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

This program, presented by Dr. Katherine A. Hermes, will feature a variety of diverse stories that illuminate the people who built connections between Connecticut and the Caribbean.

$10
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Family Story Time

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.

** SOLD OUT!** Date Night: True Crime at the Museum

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, Hartford

Bring your best pal or significant other to the museum for a custom tour focusing on true historical crime stories, then relax with snacks, wine, and games that will test your crime-solving skills.

$15
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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! February’s challenge is to design a new way to magnify an object's appearance!

Family Program: Valentines for Kids

Happy Valentine's Day! Using historic valentines from the Museum's collections as inspiration, create one-of-a-kind cards to give to your loved ones!

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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 at the CMCH,  happening Saturday afternoons on First Free Weekends! New players and new listeners are always welcome!...

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. With objects and themes changing monthly, you can enjoy unique experiences all year long! February’s challenge is to design a new way to magnify an object's appearance!