The Story of Chocolate

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

Join author and food historian, Sarah Lohman, to track the history of chocolate from its roots as an ancient Mesoamerican beverage to an intercontinental dessert. Includes a chance to sample chocolate from local artisans!

$15

Ground Rules: Sound Coffee

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, Hartford

A tour through our new exhibition, Coffee: A Connecticut Story, might just make you crave a cup of joe. We’ve got a solution for this! Our new “Ground Rules” series will pair a guided tour of the exhibition with a chance to meet a local coffee professional, learn about their craft, and taste their products.

$12

Annual Members’ Meeting

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, Hartford

Connecticut Museum Members are cordially invited to attend the 2024 Annual Meeting! This is Member exclusive meeting offers a 2024 year-in-review, and a sneak-peek of what's new in 2025, our...

Then, Now, Next Exhibition Opening Reception

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, Hartford

Celebrate the opening of our upcoming exhibition, Then, Now, Next: 200 Years and Counting, which explores the 200-year legacy and evolution of the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, from its earliest...

Free

Short Attention Span Literary Club

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, Hartford

This month’s story is “Old Flaming Youth,” by Jean Stafford.

Free

Behind-the-Scenes Tour: The Fight for Civil Rights in Connecticut

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, Hartford

In honor of Juneteenth, we're offering you a chance to see items in our collection that document how Connecticans have worked for social justice and freedom throughout our history.

$15

Bomba Workshop with Bomba de Aquí

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, Hartford

Bomba de Aquí, led by Brendaliz Cepeda and current SNEAP Mentor Saul Peñaloza, will be teaching a free, family friendly workshop on Bomba Drumming and Dance.

Free

Family Program: Birthday Bash

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, Hartford

Celebrate the Museum's 200th birthday with a party full of crafts, games, treats, and the launch of our brand new children's book, The Key to Adventure! Inspired by items from the...

Free