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Upcoming Events

August 2025

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Aug 02 2025
August 2, 2025

Inspire Center – New Theme!

August 2, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
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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.

Aug 02 2025
August 2, 2025

Family Program: Beat the Heat

August 2, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Escape the heat with the beats and melodies of music! Join us for a FREE, interactive day of musical discovery through fun classes, hands-on experiences, crafts, snacks, and more.

Aug 03 2025
August 3, 2025

Inspire Center – New Theme!

August 3, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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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.

Aug 03 2025
August 3, 2025

French Canadian Jam

August 3, 2025 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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Get acquainted with French Canadian traditional tunes at this monthly jam session!

Aug 03 2025
August 3, 2025

Family Storytime

August 3, 2025 @ 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!

Aug 06 2025
August 6, 2025

Short Attention Span Literary Club

August 6, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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This month’s story is the classic “Young Goodman Brown,” by Nathaniel Hawthorne.

Aug 07 2025
August 7, 2025

Hartford Public Library Night

August 7, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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Hartford Public Library (HPL) is partnering with the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History to offer an evening of FREE admission to the Museum for all Hartford residents.

Aug 09 2025
August 9, 2025

Stained Glass Suncatcher Workshop

August 9, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Join us for an introductory level workshop with local stained glass and restoration artist Francis Barkyoumb of Glass Dance Studio.

Aug 10 2025
August 10, 2025

Coffee: A Connecticut Story Exhibit Tour

August 10, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

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

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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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