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Inspire Center – New Theme!
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! November’s challenge is to invent a new way to do a magic trick!
Family Program: Busy Day at the Museum
Family Program: Busy Day at the Museum
Jump into the world of Richard Scarry's Busy Town! Learn about the Connecticut author and illustrator who created this iconic make-believe world for children's books, pose in a photo booth with cut outs of some of the characters, play games, and design your own vehicle inspired by the whacky, one-of-a-kind vehicles driven by the citizens of Busytown!
2 events,
Inspire Center – New Theme!
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! November’s challenge is to invent a new way to do a magic trick!
Vets Town Hall
Vets Town Hall
The Connecticut Museum is pleased to invite all community members to a Veterans' Town Hall. Veterans of any era who served in any capacity are invited to stand before their community and speak for up to ten minutes about what it was like to serve their country. Non-veterans are encouraged to attend and listen. This event is non-political, and all perspectives are valued.
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Guided Tour of Connecticut’s Bookshelf
Guided Tour of Connecticut’s Bookshelf
Drop in for a guided tour of our latest special exhibition, Connecticut's Bookshelf.
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Lunch and Learn – Darned, Patched, and Mended: Repairing Textiles in 18th Century America
Lunch and Learn – Darned, Patched, and Mended: Repairing Textiles in 18th Century America
In this virtual presentation, New England Regional Fellowship Consortium (NERFC) Fellow Emily Whitted will utilize examples from her research in the museum and archival collections at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History to investigate the history of textile repair in early America.
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SOLD OUT! Remembering G. Fox and Co.: Behind-the-Scenes Tour
SOLD OUT! Remembering G. Fox and Co.: Behind-the-Scenes Tour
Join us for a behind-the scenes tour at the Connecticut Museum to see our collection of memorabilia from Hartford’s most iconic department store.
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SOLD OUT! Remembering G. Fox and Co.: Behind-the-Scenes Tour
SOLD OUT! Remembering G. Fox and Co.: Behind-the-Scenes Tour
Join us for a behind-the scenes tour at the Connecticut Museum to see our collection of memorabilia from Hartford’s most iconic department store.
2 events,
Inspire Center – New Theme!
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! December’s challenge is to invent a new way to prepare your favorite food!
Family Program: Snow Days
Family Program: Snow Days
Visit the Museum for a day of snowy fun! Families will design one-of-a-kind snow globes, make holiday poppers to celebrate the new year, and decorate holiday cards to send to loved ones!
2 events,
Inspire Center – New Theme!
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! December’s challenge is to invent a new way to prepare your favorite food!
Opening Reception: We’re Game! Sports and Community
Opening Reception: We’re Game! Sports and Community
Please join us for the in-person opening reception for the exhibition, We're Game! Sports and Community.