Did you know coffee stains can be used to make silly monsters? Or that these monsters each have their own backstories and adventures? Visit the Museum for a reading of short stories from The Coffeemonsters Book, written by Stefan Kunhigk, while sipping hot cocoa (coffee for the adults!) and munching on treats. Then, families will make their own book of coffee-stain monsters and short stories.
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.
What communities to you belong to? What are some things we can do as part of a community to make positive change? Visit the Museum for a reading of "I am We: A Story of Community," written by Susan Verde, while sipping hot cocoa and munching on treats! Then, families will make their own community-inspired art project.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!...
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.
This month’s story is “Better Living Through Algorithms," by Naomi Kritzer.
Come out to the Museum to hear storytellers tell true stories about lived experiences, led by 45-time Moth StorySLAM champion and 6-time GrandSLAM champion Matthew Dicks. Tonight's theme is "Stimulated: Stories About Hype, Energy, and the Jitters."
Join a museum educator for a guided tour of our newest exhibition, Coffee: A Connecticut Story.
