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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/2026-06-07/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Family Story Time,Free First Weekend 2025,Free First Weekend 2026
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UID:27727-1777820400-1777822200@www.connecticutmuseum.org
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/2026-05-03/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Family Story Time,Free First Weekend 2025,Free First Weekend 2026
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DTSTAMP:20260721T180004Z
CREATED:20241223T220044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T180004Z
UID:27263-1772982000-1772983800@www.connecticutmuseum.org
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/2026-03-08/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Family Story Time,Free First Weekend 2025,Free First Weekend 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T153000
DTSTAMP:20260721T180003Z
CREATED:20241223T220044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T180003Z
UID:27262-1770562800-1770564600@www.connecticutmuseum.org
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/2026-02-08/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Family Story Time,Free First Weekend 2025,Free First Weekend 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260104T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260104T153000
DTSTAMP:20260721T175958Z
CREATED:20241223T220044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T175958Z
UID:27261-1767538800-1767540600@www.connecticutmuseum.org
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/2026-01-04/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Family Story Time,Free First Weekend 2025,Free First Weekend 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T150000
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DTSTAMP:20260721T175958Z
CREATED:20241223T220044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T175958Z
UID:27113-1765119600-1765121400@www.connecticutmuseum.org
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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T163000
DTSTAMP:20250820T194031Z
CREATED:20250820T192224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T194031Z
UID:27120-1765108800-1765125000@www.connecticutmuseum.org
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:20251206T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T140000
DTSTAMP:20251202T150942Z
CREATED:20250717T191436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T150942Z
UID:26831-1765018800-1765029600@www.connecticutmuseum.org
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:20251206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T163000
DTSTAMP:20250820T194030Z
CREATED:20250820T192224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T194030Z
UID:26830-1765015200-1765038600@www.connecticutmuseum.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T153000
DTSTAMP:20260721T175958Z
CREATED:20241223T220044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T175958Z
UID:27112-1759676400-1759678200@www.connecticutmuseum.org
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/2025-10-05/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Family Story Time,Free First Weekend 2025,Free First Weekend 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T163000
DTSTAMP:20250820T194232Z
CREATED:20250820T194232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T194232Z
UID:27123-1759665600-1759681800@www.connecticutmuseum.org
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! October’s challenge is to design a tool to make cooking easier! \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/inspirecenteroctober2025/2025-10-05/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Free First Weekend 2025,Inspire Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T140000
DTSTAMP:20250717T191341Z
CREATED:20250716T104303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T191341Z
UID:26828-1759575600-1759586400@www.connecticutmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Family Program: History Mystery
DESCRIPTION:Grab your detective gear and get ready to solve a mystery! Decorate your own magnifying glass\, solve clues\, and search through the galleries for special objects and images. Can you help solve some of history’s mysteries? \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 for their generous support of Free First Weekend.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/historymystery/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Free First Weekend 2025
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T163000
DTSTAMP:20250820T194232Z
CREATED:20250820T194232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T194232Z
UID:27121-1759572000-1759595400@www.connecticutmuseum.org
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! October’s challenge is to design a tool to make cooking easier! \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/inspirecenteroctober2025/2025-10-04/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Free First Weekend 2025,Inspire Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T153000
DTSTAMP:20250513T170705Z
CREATED:20250513T170402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T170705Z
UID:26565-1757257200-1757259000@www.connecticutmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Family Story Time: Celebrate Grandparents' Day!
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Grandparents’ Day with a special story time at the Museum! Bring your grandparents and enjoy a reading of a story all about going on vacation with family. Then\, using inspiration from the story\, visit the Inspire Center and invent a new way to help people navigate when they go on fun-filled adventures with their grandparents! \nThis program is FREE and great for children under the age of 10. 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 for their generous support of Free First Weekend.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/familystorytimegrandparentsday/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Family Story Time,Free First Weekend 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T140000
DTSTAMP:20250513T162240Z
CREATED:20250512T142953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T162240Z
UID:26567-1757156400-1757167200@www.connecticutmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Family Program: Let's Build a City!
DESCRIPTION:Calling all builders! Explore how cities have grown over time\, work together to create a pretend city on a giant map at the Museum\, and design and create your own buildings using boxes\, paper bags\, wooden sticks\, and more. \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 for their generous support of Free First Weekend.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/buildacity/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Free First Weekend 2025
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T153000
DTSTAMP:20260721T175957Z
CREATED:20241223T220044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T175957Z
UID:26564-1754233200-1754235000@www.connecticutmuseum.org
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/2025-08-03/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Family Story Time,Free First Weekend 2025,Free First Weekend 2026
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T163000
DTSTAMP:20250513T162835Z
CREATED:20250513T162835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T162835Z
UID:26584-1754222400-1754238600@www.connecticutmuseum.org
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 navigate and help people find their way without getting lost. \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/inspirecenteraugust2025/2025-08-03/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Free First Weekend 2025,Inspire Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T160000
DTSTAMP:20250513T161946Z
CREATED:20250425T145213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T161946Z
UID:26515-1754132400-1754150400@www.connecticutmuseum.org
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. Whether the kids are singing along with Miss Kaite of Spirit in Tune\, learning to play instruments with Hartford Symphony Orchestra\, or making their own instruments to take home\, families are sure to find something to enjoy! The full schedule for the day is below. Questions? Contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org or 860-236-5621 x222. \nFamilies must pre-register for the free music classes with Spirit in Tune; space is limited!\nREGISTER FOR MUSIC CLASSES\n\n\n\nAll day\nCrafts\, games\, and more!\n–\n11am – 1pm\nSea Chantey Workshop\nled by Jerry Bryant\nFamilies can drop in at any time throughout this workshop\n–\n11 am – 1 pm\nInstrument Discovery Lab\nwith the Hartford Symphony Orchestra\nFamilies can drop in at any time throughout this activity\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\nFree First Weekends are sponsored by Berkshire Bank.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/beattheheat2025/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Free First Weekend 2025
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T163000
DTSTAMP:20250513T162835Z
CREATED:20250513T162835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T162835Z
UID:26579-1754128800-1754152200@www.connecticutmuseum.org
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 navigate and help people find their way without getting lost. \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/inspirecenteraugust2025/2025-08-02/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Free First Weekend 2025,Inspire Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250706T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250706T153000
DTSTAMP:20260721T175957Z
CREATED:20241223T220044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T175957Z
UID:26563-1751814000-1751815800@www.connecticutmuseum.org
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/2025-07-06/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Family Story Time,Free First Weekend 2025,Free First Weekend 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T153000
DTSTAMP:20260721T175957Z
CREATED:20241223T220044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T175957Z
UID:26335-1749394800-1749396600@www.connecticutmuseum.org
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/2025-06-08/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Family Story Time,Free First Weekend 2025,Free First Weekend 2026
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T163000
DTSTAMP:20250410T145243Z
CREATED:20250410T145243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T145243Z
UID:26494-1749384000-1749400200@www.connecticutmuseum.org
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! June’s challenge is to create a decoration to help the Museum celebrate its 200th birthday! \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/inspirecenterjune2025/2025-06-08/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Free First Weekend 2025,Inspire Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T140000
DTSTAMP:20250303T213223Z
CREATED:20250303T213223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T213223Z
UID:26381-1749294000-1749304800@www.connecticutmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Family Program: Summer Fun
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for summer with games and crafts at the Connecticut Museum! Decorate your own visors\, make sand art\, go “fishing\,” and play some classic lawn games like corn hole and ring toss! Then\, go on a scavenger hunt and look closely at objects to explore how people spent their summers long ago. \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 for their generous support of Free First Weekend.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/summerfun/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Free First Weekend 2025
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T163000
DTSTAMP:20250410T145325Z
CREATED:20250410T145243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T145325Z
UID:26492-1749290400-1749313800@www.connecticutmuseum.org
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! June’s challenge is to create a decoration to help the Museum celebrate its 200th birthday! \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/inspirecenterjune2025/2025-06-07/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Free First Weekend 2025,Inspire Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T153000
DTSTAMP:20260721T175956Z
CREATED:20241223T220044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T175956Z
UID:26334-1746370800-1746372600@www.connecticutmuseum.org
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/2025-05-04/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Family Story Time,Free First Weekend 2025,Free First Weekend 2026
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T140000
DTSTAMP:20250303T163323Z
CREATED:20250303T163323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T163323Z
UID:26374-1746270000-1746280800@www.connecticutmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Family Program: Glamorous Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a green thumb? No? That’s okay! Join us at the museum to make everything you need to make your garden truly one-of-a-kind – no gardening skills required! Families will paint rocks\, decorate flower pots\, and design their very own wind chimes to take home. Need some inspiration? Take a look at garden-themed objects and photos from the Museum’s collection! \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 for their generous support of Free First Weekend.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/glamorousgardens/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Free First Weekend 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T153000
DTSTAMP:20260721T175956Z
CREATED:20241223T220044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T175956Z
UID:26251-1743951600-1743953400@www.connecticutmuseum.org
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/2025-04-06/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Family Story Time,Free First Weekend 2025,Free First Weekend 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T140000
DTSTAMP:20250221T204542Z
CREATED:20250221T204542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T204542Z
UID:26336-1743850800-1743861600@www.connecticutmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Family Program: Heroes on the Homefront
DESCRIPTION:Why was Connecticut nicknamed the Provisions State? Families will explore the many ways Connecticans provided support during times of war. Shop with ration coupons\, get thrifty with recycled materials\, make WWII-era mess kits\, and more! \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.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/heroesonthehomefront/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Free First Weekend 2025
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T153000
DTSTAMP:20260721T175956Z
CREATED:20241223T220044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T175956Z
UID:26250-1740927600-1740929400@www.connecticutmuseum.org
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/2025-03-02/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Family Story Time,Free First Weekend 2025,Free First Weekend 2026
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250202T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250202T153000
DTSTAMP:20260721T175956Z
CREATED:20241223T220044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T175956Z
UID:26249-1738508400-1738510200@www.connecticutmuseum.org
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/2025-02-02/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Family Story Time,Free First Weekend 2025,Free First Weekend 2026
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