• Hannah and Her Daughters

    First Church Glastonbury 2183 Main Street, Glastonbury, United States

    The Connecticut Museum is excited to invite you to experience an original work of music based on manuscripts from our collection! 

    Free
  • Coffee: A Connecticut Story Exhibit Tour

    Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, Hartford

    Join a museum educator for a guided tour of our newest exhibition, Coffee: A Connecticut Story.

  • Vets Town Hall

    Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, Hartford

    In honor of Veterans Day, please join us to hear from veterans about their experiences.

    Free
  • C-Change Conversations: Building a Better Tomorrow

    Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, Hartford

    Please join us for a presentation that explores the challenges of climate change and what we can do to mitigate them. This presentation is hosted by the Connecticut Valley Garden Club.

  • The Key to Adventure Story Time at R. J. Julia Booksellers

    Wesleyan R. J. Julia Bookstore 413 Main Street, Middletown, United States

    Join us offsite at R.J. Julia Independent Booksellers in Middletown, CT as we share our new children's book, The Key to Adventure, in a story time led by Museum Educators Rebecca...

  • Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Remembering G. Fox and Co.

    Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, Hartford

    Join us for a behind-the scenes tour at the Connecticut Museum to see our collection of memorabilia from Hartford’s most iconic department store.

    $15
  • Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Remembering G. Fox and Co.

    Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, Hartford

    Join us for a behind-the scenes tour at the Connecticut Museum to see our collection of memorabilia from Hartford’s most iconic department store.

    $15
  • Short Attention Span Literary Club

    Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, Hartford

    This month’s story is “My Pain Is Worse Than Your Pain,” by TC Boyle.

    Free
  • The Past and Future of the American Diner

    Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, Hartford

    As we get ready to say goodbye to our special exhibition Coffee: A Connecticut Story, we invite you to a talk by food historian Sarah Lohman to uncover the origins -- and uncertain future -- of that most American of establishments, the diner. 

  • Recurring

    Inspire Center – New Theme!

    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. December’s challenge is to create a one-of-a-kind doll!

  • Family Program: Winter Wonderland

    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.