Throughout its history, Connecticut’s LGBTQ population has moved from leading hidden, solitary lives to claiming visible, powerful, valuable, and contributing places in society. Join us to explore the history of that experience: stories of oppression and resilience, tragedy and triumph.
The Inspire Center brings history and problem-solving together in a hands-on creative space for visitors of all ages! July’s challenge is to invent a new and improved way to catch bugs!
Get ready for summer barbecues! Families will decorate their own chef hats to wear, and decorate a cookbook filled with refreshing, summery recipes from the CMCH collection.
Did you know that Connecticut was once home to the "Hat City of the World"? By the 1850s hatting was the biggest industry in Danbury, CT! Families will go on...
Join program manager, Philitha Stemplys-Cowdrey, and SNEAP alumni as they discuss the program and the importance of sustaining traditional arts.
Join us for the first public viewing of the short film, Traditions without Borders/Tradiciones sin Fronteras. This mini-documentary, directed by Boceto Media’s Maricarmen Cajahuaringa, showcases the cultural traditions surrounding The...
Did you know that Connecticut was once home to the "Hat City of the World"? By the 1850s hatting was the biggest industry in Danbury, CT! Families will go on...
Drop in to learn more about the stories shared in Journeys 旅途 : Boys of the Chinese Educational Mission.
How did people long ago use Connecticut's landscape and all of its natural resources to provide food, water, clothing, shelter, and transportation? Families will look closely at objects made from...
Join us for an outdoor concert featuring music from The Undaunted Professor Harp! About the Artist Hugh Holmes, Jr., is a New England-born specialist in Texas-style blues, alternating between harmonica...
How did people long ago use Connecticut's landscape and all of its natural resources to provide food, water, clothing, shelter, and transportation? Families will look closely at objects made from...
Have you ever wondered how clothes were made long ago? Families will practice the many skills needed to make clothing, including "sewing," carding wool, and using drop spindles to make...
Have you ever wondered how clothes were made long ago? Families will practice the many skills needed to make clothing, including "sewing," carding wool, and using drop spindles to make...
What tools do artists need to create their works of art? Families will look closely at artist's tools from the Museum's collection and then use a variety of household materials...
What tools do artists need to create their works of art? Families will look closely at artist's tools from the Museum's collection and then use a variety of household materials...
Join us the first Wednesday of every month for conversation about a short story. This month's story is "Faith," by Sayaka Murata.
The Inspire Center brings history and problem-solving together in a hands-on creative space for visitors of all ages! August’s challenge is to make a travel version of something you wish you could bring on vacation! Can you make it small enough to fit in a suitcase?
What can you make with straw? From ornaments to nature-themed silhouettes, straw can do it all! Families will look closely at straw-based artwork by local artist Philitha Stemplys-Cowdrey, and then learn how to make their very own creation to take home.
