** SOLD OUT!** Date Night: True Crime at the Museum
Bring your best pal or significant other to the museum for a custom tour focusing on true historical crime stories, then relax with snacks, wine, and games that will test your crime-solving skills.
Inspire Center – New Theme!
The Inspire Center brings history and problem-solving together in a hands-on creative space for visitors of all ages! Look closely at objects from the Connecticut Museum collection, get inspired, and work together to create something new. With objects and themes changing monthly, you can enjoy unique experiences all year long! February’s challenge is to design a new way to magnify an object's appearance!
Family Program: Valentines for Kids
Happy Valentine's Day! Using historic valentines from the Museum's collections as inspiration, create one-of-a-kind cards to give to your loved ones!
French Canadian Jam
Get acquainted with French Canadian traditional tunes at this monthly jam session at the CMCH, happening Saturday afternoons on First Free Weekends! New players and new listeners are always welcome! If you would like to join in, please get in touch with jam organizer, Joe Lavariere, at joesondra@juno.com. Please note: the French Canadian Jam will take a break during July, November, and December.
Inspire Center – New Theme!
The Inspire Center brings history and problem-solving together in a hands-on creative space for visitors of all ages! Look closely at objects from the Connecticut Museum collection, get inspired, and work together to create something new. With objects and themes changing monthly, you can enjoy unique experiences all year long! February’s challenge is to design a new way to magnify an object's appearance!
Family Story Time
Join us for a special family story time! Surrounded by books in the exhibit Connecticut's Bookshelf, families will cozy up in beanbags, listen to a story, and then do some crafts! With a new story each time, families can discover the many stories brought to life by Connecticut authors and illustrators.
Short Attention Span Literary Club
This month’s story is “Like a Winding Sheet” by Connecticut native Ann Petry.
Mystery Home: Discover the Story of Your House!
This two-hour program will give you an introduction to researching the history of your house.
Guided Tour of Connecticut’s Bookshelf
Drop in for a guided tour of our latest special exhibition, Connecticut's Bookshelf.
Family Movie Night: The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part
Can't get enough of Legos? Neither can we! Join us as we continue the fun from last year's movie night with a special showing of "The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part." Never seen the first one? No problem! Anyone can have fun following these Connecticut-made toys on another wild, silly adventure through the universe!