Have you ever gone to a backyard barbecue? Or played lawn games with friends? As summer approaches, get ready for outdoor fun by exploring how backyards have served as a place for family, friends, and fun throughout history and today.
Have you ever gone to a backyard barbecue? Or played lawn games with friends? As summer approaches, get ready for outdoor fun by exploring how backyards have served as a place for family, friends, and fun throughout history and today.
This week, we're reading song lyrics by Nobel Prize winner Bob Dylan.
This week, we're reading song lyrics by Nobel Prize winner Bob Dylan.
The white wedding dress is traditional in Western culture, but how far back does that tradition go? Using examples from our collection, this presentation will show the evolution of women’s wedding attire from the 18th century to the 20th.
The white wedding dress is traditional in Western culture, but how far back does that tradition go? Using examples from our collection, this presentation will show the evolution of women’s wedding attire from the 18th century to the 20th.
Complete a construction challenge with a FREE Family Grab and Grab Go Bag, available one day only! Explore Hartford architecture through the drawings of Connecticut artist Richard Welling. Then, build your own unique structure - ALL necessary materials included!
Complete a construction challenge with a FREE Family Grab and Grab Go Bag, available one day only! Explore Hartford architecture through the drawings of Connecticut artist Richard Welling. Then, build your own unique structure - ALL necessary materials included!
Join us from home to hear storytellers from around the world tell true stories about lived experiences around the theme "Turning Point," led by 45-time Moth StorySLAM champion and 6-time GrandSLAM champion Matthew Dicks.
Enjoy free admission to the museum galleries all day! In conjunction with the Connecticut Office of Tourism, the CMCH will offer free admission on Saturday, June 12. The one-day statewide...
Enjoy free admission to the museum galleries all day! In conjunction with the Connecticut Office of Tourism, the CMCH will offer free admission on Saturday, June 12. The one-day statewide...
Have a picnic lunch on the CMCH lawn, get creative with crafts (materials provided), and play complimentary lawn games! Then, head inside to explore the exhibits, enjoying free admission to the galleries for children under 18. Don't want to pack a snack? No problem! Hartford Food System's Mobile Market will be on site from 12:00 - 2:00 pm offering fresh, healthy food for purchase!
Have a picnic lunch on the CMCH lawn, get creative with crafts (materials provided), and play complimentary lawn games! Then, head inside to explore the exhibits, enjoying free admission to the galleries for children under 18. Don't want to pack a snack? No problem! Hartford Food System's Mobile Market will be on site from 12:00 - 2:00 pm offering fresh, healthy food for purchase!
This week's selection is "On The Street Where You Live" by Yiyun Li.
Visit the CMCH for a special tour of Making Connecticut followed by a related craft! Through close-looking and hands-on activities, explore how clothing was made and how fashion has changed throughout history.
Visit the CMCH for a special tour of Making Connecticut followed by a related craft! Through close-looking and hands-on activities, explore how clothing was made and how fashion has changed throughout history.
Join us for our first virtual summer concert, with Dan Foster and Eric McDonald, and special appearances from the Irish dancers of Scoil Rince Luimni. We can’t all be out...
Explore popular toys made in Connecticut with a FREE Family Grab and Go Bag, available for one day only! Learn about Silly Putty, the Wiffle Ball, Legos, and more! Then, use your imagination to create fun shapes with Silly Putty and design your own Frisbee - ALL necessary materials included!
Explore popular toys made in Connecticut with a FREE Family Grab and Go Bag, available for one day only! Learn about Silly Putty, the Wiffle Ball, Legos, and more! Then, use your imagination to create fun shapes with Silly Putty and design your own Frisbee - ALL necessary materials included!
