We offer hands-on and engaging K-12 programs at the Museum, in your classroom, or through distance learning. Our programs highlight objects from our collection bringing history and civics to life for students. Our team of museum educators receive extensive training on best practices for engaging students to ensure that your students have a memorable museum experience. Our educational programs are also great for non-school youth groups, such as Scout troops, religious groups, social service agencies, and after-school programs.
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We offer hands-on and engaging K-12 programs at the Museum, in your classroom, or through distance learning. Our programs highlight objects from our collection bringing history and civics to life for students. Our team of museum educators receive extensive training on best practices for engaging students to ensure that your students have a memorable museum experience. Our educational programs are also great for non-school youth groups, such as Scout troops, religious groups, social service agencies, and after-school programs.
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All of our educational programs have been designed to meet the goals and objectives of the Connecticut Elementary and Secondary Social Studies Frameworks and Common Core State Standards. Our programs are inquiry-based and help develop skills in close observation, evidential reasoning, and critical thinking.
On-Site Education Programs
On-Site Education Programs
Museum programs, tours, and related activities are thematic and focus on a wide range of social studies topics from Connecticut history to civics and geography.
Classroom Outreach Programs
Classroom Outreach Programs
If you can’t come to us, our programs can come to you! These programs use reproduction objects and documents from our collection along with hands-on activities to bring history to life.
Distance Learning Programs
Distance Learning Programs
These live, interactive, virtual programs allow your students to participate in our history programs from wherever they are.
Educator Resources
Educator Resources
The CMCH offers professional development workshops for educators as well as virtual resources for teachers.
Homeschool Day
Homeschool Day
Homeschool Days at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History offer programs specifically designed for homeschool families.
Schedule an Education Program
Schedule an Education Program
When booking an education program there are a lot of things to consider. Here are some of the things to think about before making your plans.
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One Elizabeth Street
Hartford CT, 06105
860.236.5621
Museum Hours:
Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm, Thursday until 8 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm
Research Center Hours:
Tuesday-Saturday 12 pm - 5 pm, Thursday until 8 pm
Always by appointment only.