Grand Opening of the Inspire Center!
The Inspire Center is open at the CMCH! What is the Inspire Center? Using inspiration from Curtis Veeder, a Connecticut inventor, and the unique objects in the CMCH’s collection, the...
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Free First Saturday
Enjoy Free First Weekend at the CMCH! Free First Saturday includes admission to the Museum galleries all day. Please note that free admission does not include the Waterman Research Center.
Family Program: Bicycle Business
Become a bicycle mogul like Albert Pope! Families will invent a new type of bicycle, use their pretend money to "buy" supplies, build their prototype, and create a sign advertising their new invention!
Free First Sunday
Enjoy Free First Weekend at the CMCH! Free First Sunday includes admission to the Museum galleries all day. Please note, the Waterman Research Center is closed on Sunday.
Journeys 旅途 : Boys of the Chinese Educational Mission Gallery Talk
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, Hartford, CT, United StatesDrop in to learn more about the stories shared in Journeys 旅途 : Boys of the Chinese Educational Mission.
Lunch and Learn: The History of Czech Communities in the U.S.
VirtualPlease join us for a virtual talk by Dr. Martin Nekola as he discusses the history of Czech immigrants in the U.S.
Date Night: Play the Bicycle Game!
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT, United StatesGetting bored with run-of-the-mill date nights? Sure, dinner and a movie is fine....but we've got something different.
Legacies: The Chinese Educational Mission 150 Years Later
VirtualJoin us to learn about exciting projects at both the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History and Phillips Academy that share the stories of the boys of the Chinese Educational Mission.
Short Attention Span Literary Club
VirtualThis month, we discuss "The Pura Principle" by Junot Diaz.
Inspire Center – New Theme!
The Inspire Center brings history and problem-solving together in a hands-on creative space for visitors of all ages! February's challenge is to make something unique and innovative using only paper! What can you create?
Free First Saturday
Enjoy Free First Weekend at the CMCH! Free First Saturday includes admission to the Museum galleries all day. Please note that free admission does not include the Waterman Research Center.
Family Program: Valentines for Kids
Happy Valentine's Day! Using historic valentines from the CMCH collection as your inspiration, create one-of-a-kind valentines to give to your loved ones!