Create one-of-a-kind greeting cards to send to loved ones! During this special art workshop led by Yeshi Dorjee, a Buddhist monk and renowned artist, families will learn to paint a lotus blossom in Thang-ka style art, discover the meaning of the lotus, and write a special message in their greeting card.
Explore photography throughout history! Families will create a pinhole camera, look closely at historic photos, and decorate a photo album to fill with special memories.
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...
Did you know CMCH used to be the home of Connecticut inventor Curtis Veeder? Traveling from station to station in the auditorium, families will try out different experiments and science projects!
Join the CMCH for a day of wintry wonder! Families will create wintry window display inspired by images from the CMCH collection and make their very own holiday poppers to take home!
Curl up with some hot cocoa at the CMCH! Join us for an afternoon of hot chocolate, crafts, and readings of "Fox and the Bike Ride" written by Corey R. Tabor.
Did you know every person has their own unique story? Join us for hot chocolate and cookies while enjoying a special reading of "This is Me: A Story of Who We Are and Where We Came From" written by Jamie Lee Curtis.
The Inspire Center is open at the CMCH! What is the Inspire Center? Using inspiration from Curtis Veeder, a Connecticut inventor, and the unique objects in the CMCH’s collection, the...
Become a bicycle mogul like Albert Pope! Families will invent a new type of bicycle, use their pretend money to "buy" supplies, build their prototype, and create a sign advertising their new invention!
The Inspire Center brings history and problem-solving together in a hands-on creative space for visitors of all ages! February's challenge is to make something unique and innovative using only paper! What can you create?
Happy Valentine's Day! Using historic valentines from the CMCH collection as your inspiration, create one-of-a-kind valentines to give to your loved ones!
Join us for a FREE showing of "The Lego Movie" and follow these Connecticut-made toys on a wild adventure!
