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Family Exhibit Tour: Dressing Up the Past

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.

Family Program: Miniature Museums

Honey, I shrunk the furniture! Look closely at some of the pocket-sized portraits and tiny dollhouse furniture from the CMCH collection. Then, children can build, decorate, and design your own miniature furniture and portrait! 

Family Program: Miniature Museums

Honey, I shrunk the furniture! Look closely at some of the pocket-sized portraits and tiny dollhouse furniture from the CMCH collection. Then, children can build, decorate, and design your own miniature furniture and portrait! 

Family Exhibit Tour: Dressing Up the Past

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. Families will have the opportunity to card wool, “work” in a textile factory, and more!

Family Exhibit Tour: Dressing Up the Past

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. Families will have the opportunity to card wool, “work” in a textile factory, and more!

Family Program: Dance Party!

Dance, listen, and play in celebration of International Music Day! Watch a special performance of Bomba, a traditional Puerto Rican dance. Children will learn about the different instruments, rhythms, and choreography!

Family Program: Dance Party!

Dance, listen, and play in celebration of International Music Day! Watch a special performance of Bomba, a traditional Puerto Rican dance. Children will learn about the different instruments, rhythms, and choreography!

Virtual Family Activity: Objects Tell Stories

Did you know the CMCH is located in the former house of a Hartford Inventor? Join the CMCH on a virtual journey through the home of Curtis Veeder. Explore his life, his inventions, and the items that make his house so unique!

Virtual Family Activity: Objects Tell Stories

Did you know the CMCH is located in the former house of a Hartford Inventor? Join the CMCH on a virtual journey through the home of Curtis Veeder. Explore his life, his inventions, and the items that make his house so unique!

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...