SOLD OUT! Encounters: Political Activism in 1860 — and 2025
What does it mean to be politically involved? What do political action and freedom of speech look like? In 1860, during a time of deep political division and fears of a civil...
What does it mean to be politically involved? What do political action and freedom of speech look like? In 1860, during a time of deep political division and fears of a civil...
Where do we find common ground? In this new series, we bring together traditional artists who practice art forms rooted in different cultural traditions to demonstrate their work, share with one another, and discuss their similarities and differences.
Join us for a screening of the short film "The 29th Connecticut Regiment and the Fight For Freedom," followed by a presentation by one of the filmmakers.
Celebrate the opening of our upcoming exhibition, Then, Now, Next: 200 Years and Counting, which explores the 200-year legacy and evolution of the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, from its earliest...
What does it take to curate, develop, and execute a successful, engaging exhibition at the Connecticut Museum? Members, you're invited to a FREE insider's look into the creation process of...
Grab a friend or significant other and come to the Museum for an evening of coffee-themed games, crafts, and treats.
Please join us for a presentation that explores the challenges of climate change and what we can do to mitigate them. This presentation is hosted by the Connecticut Valley Garden Club.
Member exclusive! Step away from the holiday hustle and join us at the Museum for a relaxing morning of coffee, tea, and brunch. View holiday-inspired highlights from the collection and...
Who was the calligrapher that wrote the Declaration of Independence? How did they write during the American Revolution? What tools did they use? What lettering style? Can I write like...
Member exclusive! Members, join us for a rare opportunity to experience the American Revolution through highlights from our American Revolution collection. Guided by a Museum Educator, delve into the stories...
What do the songs we sing tell us about cultural memory? What are the songs that have been sung in Connecticut for centuries, and what are the songs that have arrived more recently? In what ways do singing our songs make us rebellious?