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    Family Adventure Days: Museum Makerspace

    Put your engineering skills to the test! Families will take on a variety of engineering challenges like constructing a balloon-powered toy car, building a structure with uncooked spaghetti, and more!

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    Family Story Time

    Join us for a special family story time! Surrounded by books in the exhibit Connecticut's Bookshelf, families will cozy up in beanbags, listen to a story, and then do some crafts! With a new story each time, families can discover the many stories brought to life by Connecticut authors and illustrators.

  • 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. August’s challenge is to invent a new way to see in the dark.

  • Recurring

    French Canadian Jam

    Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT, United States

    Get acquainted with French Canadian traditional tunes at this monthly jam session at the CMCH,  happening Saturday afternoons on First Free Weekends! New players and new listeners are always welcome!...

    Free
  • 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. August’s challenge is to invent a new way to see in the dark.

  • Beat the Heat: Saturday (family day)

    Escape the heat with the beats and melodies of music! Join us for an interactive day of musical discovery through fun classes, hands-on experiences, crafts, snacks, and more.

    Free
  • Beat the Heat: Sunday

    Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, Hartford

    Escape the heat with the beats and melodies of music at this free indoor music fest! Enjoy live bands, refreshments, games, and more. Open to all ages.

    Free
  • 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. August’s challenge is to invent a new way to see in the dark.

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    Bilingual Family Story Time

    Join us for a special English-Spanish bilingual family story time with Linda Montanez from the Hartford Public Library! Surrounded by books in the exhibit Connecticut's Bookshelf, families will cozy up in beanbags, listen to a story, and then do some crafts!

    Free