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June 2025

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Jun 28 2025
June 28

Family Program: Birthday Bash

June 28 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
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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 Museum's collection, this book brings Connecticut history to life through the eyes of an adventurous little girl named Prudence. Step into this imaginative world in an immersive exhibit-on-wheels created in partnership with cARTie, a traveling art museum on a bus. Then, search for the real…

Jul 01 2025
July 1

Family Activity Kits – New Theme!

July 1 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Family Activity Kits are free take-home resources for families to enjoy, bringing history and fun together in the comfort of your own home! Please Note: This is not an on-site program.

Jul 02 2025
July 2

Short Attention Span Literary Club

July 2 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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This month’s story is the “White Trash Primer,” by Lacy M. Johnson.

Jul 05 2025
July 5

French Canadian Jam

July 5 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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Get acquainted with French Canadian traditional tunes at this monthly jam session,  happening Saturday afternoons on First Free Weekends!

Jul 06 2025
July 6

Family Story Time

July 6 @ 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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Join us for family story time at the Museum! Cozy up with beanbags and enjoy a reading of a book all about creativity and innovation. Then, families will be challenged to embrace their own inventive spirit by getting crafty in the Inspire Center!

Jul 08 2025
July 8

Family Program: Let’s Go on a Picnic!

July 8 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
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oin us at the Museum for a day all about summertime picnics! Make a paper bag picnic basket, weave a miniature picnic blanket, and enjoy your very own pretend picnic complete with toy food and classic summertime games!

Jul 12 2025
July 12

Craft Workshop: Create A Travel Journal

July 12 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Join us to make an accordion-style travel journal! Suitable for beginners; all materials included!

Jul 13 2025
July 13

Coffee: A Connecticut Story Exhibit Tour

July 13 @ 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Join a museum educator for a guided tour of our newest exhibition, Coffee: A Connecticut Story.  

Jul 14 2025
July 14

Members Only! Behind the Exhibition: Tour and Q&A

July 14 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

What does it take to curate, develop, and execute a successful, engaging exhibition at the Connecticut Museum? Members, you're invited to a FREE insider's look into the creation process of out newest exhibition, Then, Now, Next: 200 Years and Counting. On this unique tour, our Exhibition Developer will unveil the secrets, from selecting objects to exploring themes to bringing it all together with innovation and design. After the tour, enjoy some refreshments as you ask…

Jul 15 2025
July 15

Family Program: Mysterious Materials

July 15 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Have you ever heard of a wooden nickel? Or decorations made of hair? Look closely at images of everyday objects and challenge yourself to uncover what wacky materials were used to create them! Then, see how many common objects you can create using a variety of unconventional and seemingly bizarre items.

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Hartford CT, 06105

860.236.5621

 

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Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

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Tuesday-Saturday 12 pm - 5 pm, Thursday until 8 pm
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