Family Program: Game On!
Have you ever heard of lawn bowling? What about pedestrianism? Learn about and experience these community-based sports and more at this program for visitors of all ages!
Free
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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! June’s challenge is to design a new way to serve your favorite food with style!
French Canadian Jam
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT, United StatesGet 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
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! June’s challenge is to design a new way to serve your favorite food with style!
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.
Coffee With the Curator
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT, United StatesA museum members-only program that includes a look at some of our most recent acquisitions with our Chief Curator of Collections.
Free
Short Attention Span Literary Club
VirtualThis month’s story is “The Hospital Where" by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah.
The Hartford Circus Fire Remembered
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, HartfordThe Connecticut Museum welcomes author Don Massey and former Hartford Fire Chief Charles A. Teale to talk about the lasting legacy of the 1944 tragedy.
$10 – $15
SOLD OUT – Beginning Bookbinding Workshop
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, HartfordDive into the wonderful world of bookmaking with this introductory level class where you will learn the vocabulary, history, and know-how of binding books.
$30
Guided Tour of Connecticut’s Bookshelf
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT, United StatesDrop in for a guided tour of our latest special exhibition, Connecticut's Bookshelf.
Lunch and Learn: Lyman Eppes – Black Yankee and Adirondack Pioneer
VirtualJoin us for this virtual presentation, as Amy Godine traces this Adirondack story back to two key players that have Connecticut roots: Lyman Eppes and John Brown.
Free
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.