Our annual Día de Muertos Community Celebration returns for 2024 on Saturday, November 2 @ 11 am - 4 pm, FREE and fun for all ages! Experience the sights and...
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. November's challenge is to design a new piece of science equipment!
This month’s story is “Uncle Rock,” by Dagoberto Gilb.
Join a museum educator for a guided tour of our newest exhibition, Wide Awakes: Campaigning for Lincoln.
The Connecticut Museum is pleased to invite all community members to a Vets' Town Hall. Veterans of any era who served in any capacity are invited to stand before their community and speak for up to ten minutes about what it was like to serve their country. Non-veterans are encouraged to attend and listen. This event is non-political, and all perspectives are valued.
Join us for this virtual presentation, as Dr. Eric Totten, a New England Regional Fellowship Consortium grantee, will discuss the eclectic experiences of the Connecticut Yankees in and around the Ancient City during the American Civil War.
Learn about the issue of excess light in the night skies in this program hosted by the Connecticut Valley Garden Club.
Join us for a celebratory morning at the opening reception for our new special exhibition, Coffee: A Connecticut Story. Be among the first to tour the exhibition! You'll also have...
Get ready to sing and dance along with a cast of musical animals! Join us for a special showing of Sing, an animated movie all about music, making friends, and showing off your special talents. Watch as an eclectic group of animals, ranging from a shy elephant to a boisterous mouse, all band together to put on a one-of-a-kind concert!
This fall, we’re offering two opportunities for Museum members to experience an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of our collection.
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.
Come learn the popular and playful Modern Calligraphy! This workshop will be structured for the beginner, but all levels of expertise are encouraged to register! Suitable for ages 16 and up.
