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SUMMARY:Inspire Center - New Theme!
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! August’s challenge is to invent a new way to hold things together. \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 Tamburrino\, Family Programs Manager & Accessibility Coordinator\, at 860-236-5621 x222\, or email ktamburrino@connecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/inspirecenteraug2026/2026-08-01/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Inspire Center
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SUMMARY:Family Program: Beat the Heat
DESCRIPTION: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. Families can try out different instruments\, make their own instruments to play and take home\, participate in music classes\, and enjoy some free snow cones! The full schedule for the day is below. \nThis program is great for children of all ages. For information on accessibility and accommodations\, please visit our Accessibility at the Museum page. Questions? Contact Katerina Tamburrino\, Family Programs Manager & Accessibility Coordinator\, at ktamburrino@connecticutmuseum.org or 860-236-5621 x222. \nFamilies must pre-register for the free music classes with Spirit in Tune; space is limited!\nReserve Your Spot\n\n\n\nAll day\nCrafts\, games\, and more!\n–\n\n11:30am – 1:30pm\nLearn sea chanteys with singer Jerry Bryant\n–\n1:30  – 3:30 pm\nKona Ice\nFree of charge for the first 100 snow cones.\n–\n2:15 – 3 pm\nBirth – age 5 Music Class\nled by Miss Kaite of Spirit in Tune\nPre-registration required\n–\n3:15 – 4 pm\nAges 6 and up Music Class\nled by Miss Kaite of Spirit in Tune\nPre-registration required\n–\n\n\n\nFree First Weekends are sponsored by Beacon Bank.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/beattheheat/
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