Movie Under the ‘Stars:’ “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs”
Join us for a FREE showing of "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs," a movie about an imaginative inventor and his silly inventions!
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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.
Date Night: Sex and Love in the Archives (SOLD OUT!)
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, Hartford, CT, United StatesSpice up that boring old date night with some historical romance. Bring your beau, gal, or best pal to the CMCH for a “backstage” look at some of the objects in our collection associated with love and lust through the ages. Then, settle down with some wine and chocolate treats while you draw a miniature framed portrait of your partner to take home as a romantic (or just amusing) keepsake.
$30
Lunch and Learn: Connecticut Political Figures and the Chinese Exclusion Act
VirtualTwo Connecticut senators opposed the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, partly due to their friendships with the scholars of the Chinese Educational Mission. Join us to learn more about how their opposition to this discriminatory law laid the groundwork for its eventual repeal.
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! April's challenge is to improve the way we get around! Can you make travel more environmentally friendly?
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: Spring into History!
What does the word “spring” mean to you? Families will explore a variety of spring-themed artworks from the CMCH collection and then create their own interpretation of spring!
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.
Lunch and Learn: My Dearest Darling — Letters of Love in War Time
VirtualJoin us to hear about Lisa Franco’s book, My Dearest Darling: Letters of Love in Wartime, a story of one Connecticut couple's romance and personal sacrifices during World War II.
Stepping Forth Into the World: The Story of the Xu Brothers
VirtualOur exhibition, Journeys, tells the story of the students who participated in the Chinese Educational Mission (CEM). In this program, Henry Qu, who contributed his research and translation skills to...
Free
Remembering G. Fox & Co. (SOLD OUT!)
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, Hartford, CT, United StatesJoin us for a behind-the scenes tour at the CMCH to see our collection of memorabilia from Hartford’s most iconic department store.
$10 – $15