You're invited the 200th Anniversary opening celebration of the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History! This event will feature: Iconic items from the Museum collection on view only at this...
Connecticut shoemaker Andrew Rowand will utilize historic shoes from the CMCH collection to showcase the living craft and tradition of shoemaking from the 18th century to the present day.
Happy Valentine’s Day! Using historic valentines from the Museum’s collection as inspiration, create one-of-a-kind cards to give to your loved ones!
Get acquainted with French Canadian traditional tunes at this monthly jam session, happening Saturday afternoons on First Free Weekends!
Join us for family story time at the Museum! Cozy up with beanbags and enjoy a reading of a book all about creativity and innovation. Then, families will be challenged to embrace their own inventive spirit by getting crafty in the Inspire Center!
What happens when fire and water join forces? Join us for a special showing of "Elemental," and follow Ember, a strong-willed fire person, and Wade, a fun-loving water person, on their adventures through Element City and Firetown! Families will then get a goody bag to take home that includes hands-on activities related to main themes of the movie.
Join us for this virtual presentation, as New England Regional Fellowship Consortium grantee, Elliot Warren, discusses how local leaders in Connecticut were integral to the development of an ‘American’ political economy in the early Republic.
Spice 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.
Espresso yourself with coffee art! Families will make one-of-a-kind coffee mugs, try their hand at cappuccino-inspired foam art, and design collages using a variety of coffee materials. For inspiration, families can explore the exhibit "Coffee: A Connecticut Story."
Get acquainted with French Canadian traditional tunes at this monthly jam session, happening Saturday afternoons on First Free Weekends!
