Join us for a talk and book signing with the Smithsonian's Jon Grinspan, author of Wide Awake: The Forgotten Force that Elected Lincoln and Spurred the Civil War.
Bring your sweetie or bestie to the museum for a look at some of the weirdest and creepiest items in our vaults, then relax with drinks and a fun Halloween-themed craft!
Join a museum educator for a guided tour of our newest exhibition, Wide Awakes: Campaigning for Lincoln.
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!
