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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! December’s challenge is to create a one-of-a-kind doll! \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.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/inspirecenterdecember2025/2025-12-06/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Free First Weekend 2025,Inspire Center
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SUMMARY:Family Program: Winter Wonderland
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Museum for a day of wintry fun! Families will make holiday poppers to celebrate the new year\, decorate cards for loved ones\, and create a one-of-a-kind window decoration inspired by some of Connecticut’s iconic wintry window displays. \nThis program is FREE and great for children of all ages. This is a drop-in program; no pre-registration required. Questions? Contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org or 860-236-5621 x222. \nThanks to Berkshire Bank\, a Division of Beacon Bank & Trust\nfor their generous support of Free First Weekend.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/winterwonderland/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Free First Weekend 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T120000
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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! December’s challenge is to create a one-of-a-kind doll! \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.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/inspirecenterdecember2025/2025-12-07/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Free First Weekend 2025,Inspire Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T153000
DTSTAMP:20260721T175955Z
CREATED:20241223T220044Z
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SUMMARY:Family Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join us for family storytime 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! \nThis program is FREE and great for children under the age of 10. This is a drop-in program; no pre-registration required. For information on how to request specific accommodations\, including ASL interpretation\, please visit our Accessibility at the Museum page. Questions? Contact Katerina Tamburrino\, Family Programs Manager & Accessibility Coordinator\, at ktamburrino@connecticutmuseum.org\, or call 860-236-5621 x222. \nThanks to Beacon Bank for their\ngenerous support of Free First Weekend.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/storytime/2025-12-07/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Family Story Time,Free First Weekend 2025,Free First Weekend 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251224T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251224T143000
DTSTAMP:20251202T151643Z
CREATED:20251114T171532Z
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SUMMARY:Inspire Center - Expanded Hours
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. The Inspire Center is included with the cost of museum admission. \nAlthough this space is usually only open on the weekends\, the Museum is excited to offer more opportunities for fun during the school break! These expanded hours are sponsored by CREC Museum Academy. \nQuestions? Contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at 860-236-5621 x222\, or email kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/inspirecenterexpandedhours2025/2025-12-24/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Inspire Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251226T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251226T163000
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SUMMARY:Inspire Center - Expanded Hours
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. The Inspire Center is included with the cost of museum admission. \nAlthough this space is usually only open on the weekends\, the Museum is excited to offer more opportunities for fun during the school break! These expanded hours are sponsored by CREC Museum Academy. \nQuestions? Contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at 860-236-5621 x222\, or email kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/inspirecenterexpandedhours2025/2025-12-26/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Inspire Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251227T140000
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SUMMARY:Cocoa and Crafts: Slothee Wants Coffee
DESCRIPTION:Lot of people love coffee! But where does it all come from? Visit the Museum for a reading of Slothee Wants Coffee while sipping hot cocoa (or coffee for the adults!) and munching on treats. Then\, make slothee-themed crafts and explore the exhibit Coffee: A Connecticut Story to learn more about this delicious beverage! \nThis program is included with admission and great for children under 10. This is a drop-in program; no preregistration required. Questions? Contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org or 860-236-5621 x222.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/slotheewantscoffee/
CATEGORIES:Cocoa and Crafts 2025,Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251228T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251228T160000
DTSTAMP:20250815T125224Z
CREATED:20250717T191456Z
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SUMMARY:Cocoa and Crafts: The Key to Adventure
DESCRIPTION:What adventures can happen within museum walls? How do you unlock those adventures? Join us for a special reading of The Key to Adventure\, the Museum’s newly published children’s book\, and meet the author! Inspired by items from the Museum’s collection\, this book brings Connecticut history to life through the eyes of an adventurous little girl named Prudence. Munch on treats\, sip hot chocolate\, and decorate a special key to take on endless imaginative adventures. \nThis program is included with admission and great for children under 10. This is a drop-in program; no preregistration required. Questions? Contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org or 860-236-5621 x222.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/thekeytoadventure/
CATEGORIES:Cocoa and Crafts 2025,Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251230T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251230T163000
DTSTAMP:20251202T151643Z
CREATED:20251114T171532Z
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SUMMARY:Inspire Center - Expanded Hours
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. The Inspire Center is included with the cost of museum admission. \nAlthough this space is usually only open on the weekends\, the Museum is excited to offer more opportunities for fun during the school break! These expanded hours are sponsored by CREC Museum Academy. \nQuestions? Contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at 860-236-5621 x222\, or email kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/inspirecenterexpandedhours2025/2025-12-30/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Inspire Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251231T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251231T143000
DTSTAMP:20251202T151643Z
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SUMMARY:Inspire Center - Expanded Hours
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. The Inspire Center is included with the cost of museum admission. \nAlthough this space is usually only open on the weekends\, the Museum is excited to offer more opportunities for fun during the school break! These expanded hours are sponsored by CREC Museum Academy. \nQuestions? Contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at 860-236-5621 x222\, or email kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/inspirecenterexpandedhours2025/2025-12-31/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Inspire Center
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