• Family Program: Sensing History

    Can you show someone a sound? Can you “see” objects without using your eyes? Explore how senses work as you try to guess the items in a mystery box using only your sense of touch, test out different ways sound travels, and create a sensory portrait!

    Free
  • Family Storytime

    Recurring

    Join us for family story time 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!

  • Inspire Center – New Theme!

    Recurring

    The Inspire Center brings history and problem-solving together in a hands-on creative space for visitors of all ages! With objects and themes changing every other month, you can enjoy unique experiences all year long! February’s challenge is to create a new sports mascot in preparation for March Madness!

  • Family Program: Valentines for Kids

    Happy Valentine’s Day! Using historic valentines from the Museum’s collection as inspiration, create one-of-a-kind cards to give to your loved ones!

    Free
  • Inspire Center – New Theme!

    Recurring

    The Inspire Center brings history and problem-solving together in a hands-on creative space for visitors of all ages! With objects and themes changing every other month, you can enjoy unique experiences all year long! February’s challenge is to create a new sports mascot in preparation for March Madness!

  • Family Storytime

    Recurring

    Join us for family story time 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!

  • Family Program: Retro Rewind

    Flashback to the 1980s! Jump into a life-size version of the classic arcade games Pac-Man and Tetris, model some wicked awesome accessories on our 1980s-inspired fashion runway, and design some totally rad decor to take home.

    Free
  • Family Storytime

    Recurring

    Join us for family story time 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!

  • Inspire Center – New Theme!

    The Inspire Center brings history and problem-solving together in a hands-on creative space for visitors of all ages! With objects and themes changing every other month, you can enjoy unique experiences all year long! April’s challenge is to create a new way use the wheel - one of history's most important inventions!

  • Family Program: Sketching Your Story

    Explore some of Hartford’s immigration stories, told in the form of graphic novels, in the exhibit Drawn Here: Stories from Hartford's North End. Using inspiration from the exhibit and graphic novels in the Museum’s collection, create your own comic that tells the story of your family’s experience in Connecticut.

  • Family Program: Take a Bow

    Get ready to see your name in lights! In this program all about Connecticut theaters and shows, you will get to explore historic objects, see performances by local artists, and create many theater-inspired crafts, like puppets, playbills, and more!

  • Family Storytime

    Recurring

    Join us for family story time 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!