Día de Muertos: Free Community Celebration!

Experience the sights and sounds of Día de Muertos, with all-ages arts activities, Mariachi music, and Mexican folk dance! Disfrute de las imágenes y sonidos del Día de Muertos, con...

Virtual Family Activity: Kat’s Creative Corner

Have you ever heard of a Hitchcock Chair? Did you know they are made right here in Connecticut? Tune into this episode of Kat's Creative Corner to explore the story of these unique chairs!

Virtual Family Activity: Kat’s Creative Corner

Have you ever heard of a Hitchcock Chair? Did you know they are made right here in Connecticut? Tune into this episode of Kat's Creative Corner to explore the story of these unique chairs!

Virtual Family Activity: Kat’s Creative Corner

Have you ever heard of a Hitchcock Chair? Did you know they are made right here in Connecticut? Tune into this episode of Kat’s Creative Corner to explore some of the tools used to make these special chairs and check out some of the unique designs! Then, use a template to create your own one-of-a-kind chair design!

Family Program: What’s the Magic Word?

Abracadabra! Alakazam! Let’s make the past reappear! Children will explore some magical items of Albert Walker, a Connecticut magician, design their own magic wand and learn how to perform a magic trick!

Family Program: What’s the Magic Word?

Abracadabra! Alakazam! Let’s make the past reappear! Children will explore some magical items of Albert Walker, a Connecticut magician, design their own magic wand and learn how to perform a magic trick!

Virtual Family Activity: Objects Tell Stories

Do you have any special family recipes? What is your favorite holiday treat? Tune into this episode of Objects Tell Stories to explore some historic recipes from recipe books in the CMCH collection.

Virtual Family Activity: Objects Tell Stories

Do you have any special family recipes? What is your favorite holiday treat? Tune into this episode of Objects Tell Stories to explore some historic recipes from recipe books in the CMCH collection.

Virtual Family Activity: Objects Tell Stories

Do you have any special family recipes? What is your favorite holiday treat? Tune into this episode of Objects Tell Stories to explore some historic recipes from recipe books in the CMCH collection. Then, try your hand at making some holiday treats and writing down your favorite holiday memories in a special cookbook!

Spring Break ART-ifact Discovery: Elegant Embroidery

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, Hartford, CT, United States

Join us during spring break as we take a close look at historic ART-ifacts! On Thursday, explore the world of elegant costumes and colorful embroidery. Get inspired by the clothing and needlework in the exhibits, then design and “sew” your own kid-friendly needlework.