“Let the wild rumpus start!” Celebrate Read Across America at the CMCH with a reading of “Where the Wild Things Are” by Connecticut author and illustrator, Maurice Sendak.
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“Let the wild rumpus start!” Celebrate Read Across America at the CMCH with a reading of “Where the Wild Things Are” by Connecticut author and illustrator, Maurice Sendak.
Curl up under the “stars” for a movie night at the CMCH! Enjoy a special showing of the movie Inside Out while snacking on free popcorn! Families are encouraged to bring pillows and blankets and wear their comfiest footy pajamas. Quiet toys and activities to enjoy during the movie will also be available.
Uncover the stories of some Connecticut tradespeople and their tools! Kids will use historic tools to try out some popular trades from long ago and decorate their own toy toolbox to take home. Then, families can explore the exhibit Albert’s Odd Jobs: Making a Living in the 1800s to learn more about jobs throughout history.
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 throughout history. Families will have the opportunity to card wool, “work” in a textile factory, and more!
Uncover the stories of some Connecticut tradespeople and their tools! Kids will use historic tools to try out some popular trades from long ago and decorate their own toy toolbox to take home.
Uncover the stories of some Connecticut tradespeople and their tools! Kids will use historic tools to try out some popular trades from long ago and decorate their own toy toolbox to take home.
Through close-looking and hands-on activities, explore how clothing was made throughout history. Families will have the opportunity to card wool, “work” in a textile factory, and more!
Through close-looking and hands-on activities, explore how clothing was made throughout history. Families will have the opportunity to card wool, “work” in a textile factory, and more!
Happy Valentine’s Day! Using historic valentines from the CMCH collection as inspiration, create one-of-a-kind cards to give to your loved ones!