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! Munch on treats, sip hot chocolate, and decorate a special key to take on endless imaginative adventures.
The Inspire Center brings history and problem-solving together in a hands-on creative space for visitors of all ages. Although this space is usually only open on the weekends, the Museum is excited to offer more opportunities for fun during the school break!
The Inspire Center brings history and problem-solving together in a hands-on creative space for visitors of all ages. Although this space is usually only open on the weekends, the Museum is excited to offer more opportunities for fun during the school break!
Family Activity Kits are free take-home resources for families to enjoy, bringing history and fun together in the comfort of your own home! With themes changing every other month, you can enjoy these kits all year long. January-February’s theme is “Creating Culture in Connecticut." Here in CT, we have many different black communities that celebrate their culture- and they all do it differently. Learn about black communities from Puerto Rico, Jamaica, Georgia and more, that all bring their traditions to our state.
The Inspire Center brings history and problem-solving together in a hands-on creative space for visitors of all ages. Although this space is usually only open on the weekends, the Museum is excited to offer more opportunities for fun during the school break!
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!
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!
Join us for a special showing of Tangled and tag along with Rapunzel and Flynn Ryder on their quest to see the magic floating lights - and enjoy the many adventures they experience along the way! Free popcorn and juice boxes will be provided. Families are encouraged to bring pillows and blankets.
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!
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! 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!
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!
