Vets Town Hall

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

The Connecticut Museum is pleased to invite all community members to a Veterans' 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.

Free

Dolls of Our Lives: Book Talk and Author Signing

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

A book talk featuring podcasters and American Girl obsessives Allison Horrocks and Mary Mahoney. Join us they share from their new book, Dolls of Our Lives, a deep dive into one of the 90s most coveted products - the American Girl doll.

SOLD OUT! Remembering G. Fox and Co.: Behind-the-Scenes Tour

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

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.

$10 – $15

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! December’s challenge is to invent a new way to prepare your favorite food!

Family Program: Snow Days

Visit the Museum for a day of snowy fun! Families will design one-of-a-kind snow globes, make holiday poppers to celebrate the new year, and decorate holiday cards to send to loved ones!

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! December’s challenge is to invent a new way to prepare your favorite food!

Opening Reception: We’re Game! Sports and Community

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

Please join us for the in-person opening reception for the exhibition, We're Game! Sports and Community.

Free

Short Attention Span Literary Club

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

This month’s story is “Passion" by Alice Munro.

Free