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SUMMARY:Free First Weekend
DESCRIPTION:January 4 and 5 are Free First Weekend at the Museum! That means free admission for all ages\, all day long\, to our Museum galleries and the Inspire Center. \nExplore our newest exhibition\, Coffee: A Connecticut Story\, or join us Sunday at 2 pm for our guided gallery talk through our exhibition Wide Awake: Campaigning for Lincoln. Families\, don’t forget to join us at Saturday’s free family program\, “Transportation Trailblazers” at 11 am\, and Sundays return of “Family Story Time” at 3 pm. \nFree First Weekend falls on the first full weekend (Saturday to Sunday) of each month. No pre-registration required!
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/free-first-weekend-2/2025-01-04/
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SUMMARY:Inspire Center - Open Weekends!
DESCRIPTION: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 every other month\, you can enjoy unique experiences all year long! January’s challenge is to improve the way we communicate! \nFor more information about this space\, please visit the Inspire Center webpage. The Inspire Center is open every weekend and is included with Museum admission\, which is free the first weekend of the month! Free First Weekend includes free admission to the Museum for all ages and occurs the first Saturday and Sunday of every month. \nQuestions? Contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at 860-236-5621 x222\, or email kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org.
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SUMMARY:Family Program: Transportation Trailblazers
DESCRIPTION:Did you know the first American submarine was invented in Connecticut? What about the first practical helicopter? Join us at the museum to learn more about these transportation innovations! Families will make a toy submarine\, fly paper airplanes and helicopters\, and pose in a hot air balloon-inspired photo booth while exploring the history of transportation in Connecticut. \nThis program is FREE and great for children of all ages. For more information\, please contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at 860-236-5621 x222\, or email kmazzacane@connectcutmuseum.org. \nThis program falls on Free First Weekend\, which includes free admission to the Museum for all ages and occurs the first Saturday and Sunday of every month. Thanks to Berkshire Bank for their generous support of Free First Weekend.
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SUMMARY:French Canadian Jam
DESCRIPTION:Get acquainted with French Canadian traditional tunes at this monthly jam session at the CMCH\,  happening Saturday afternoons on First Free Weekends! \nNew 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.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/fcjam/2025-01-04/
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