Family Activity Kits are free take-home resources for families to enjoy, bringing history and fun together in the comfort of your own home! November - December’s theme is “A Playdate with our State," a look at Connecticut-made toys, like Legos and Silly Putty! Please Note: This is not an on-site program.
If you moved to a new place, what would you bring? Maybe a special toy or your favorite photo? Visit the Museum for a reading of "This is Me: A Story of Who We Are & Where We Came From," while sipping hot cocoa and munching on treats. Then, decorate your own tote bag to fill with your favorite items to bring on your next journey.
Have you heard about Wilhelmina, the cow who wandered around Connecticut? Join Wilhelmina on her journey through the state in a special storytime! Visit the Museum for a reading of Wilhelmina Goes Wandering, while sipping hot cocoa and munching on cookies. Then, create your very own cow to take with you on adventures!
Family Activity Kits are free take-home resources for families to enjoy, bringing history and fun together in the comfort of your own home! January - February’s theme is “Wacky Weather,” an exploration of some of Connecticut's most notable winter storms! Click here for more information on upcoming themes. Please Note: This is not an on-site program.
Do you think you're smarter than a Nutmegger? Test your knowledge with Connecticut themed trivia to find out! Try your best at various styles of trivia games and puzzles with categories like famous (and not so famous) Connecticut people, things made in our state, important historical moments, and more.
Join us for a special showing of Encanto! Sing along with Mirabel and the rest of the magical Madrigal family, each blessed with their own unique gifts - both magical and ordinary! Free popcorn and juice boxes will be provided. Families are encouraged to bring pillows and blankets and wear their comfiest footy pajamas.
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. February - March's challenge is to invent a new tool that can be used for fishing!
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!
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. February - March's challenge is to invent a new tool that can be used for fishing!
Join us for a special showing of Toy Story! Join Buzz Lightyear and Woody on their quest to find out who is truly the best and favorite toy! Families are encouraged to bring pillows and blankets and wear their comfiest footy pajamas. Free popcorn and juice boxes will be provided.
Family Activity Kits are free take-home resources for families to enjoy, bringing history and fun together in the comfort of your own home! March - April’s theme is “Down on the Farm,” a chance to dig into what Connecticut farmers are growing in their fields. Please Note: This is not an on-site program.
Cheer on Connecticut women in sports! Play basketball like Rebecca Lobo, design an ice-skating uniform like Dorothy Hamill, make a hole in one in (mini) golf like Glenna Collett Vare, and more.
