Join us for a special showing of The Wild Robot and go on many heartfelt adventures with Roz the robot, Brightbill the goose, and Fink the fox as they form an unbreakable bond. Free popcorn and juice boxes will be provided. Families are encouraged to bring pillows and blankets.
William Morgan will explore how our collections demonstrate that Black people, not legislation, crippled slavery at its peak in the 1770s and 80s by making opportunities of the conflict with Britain.
Dr. Channon Miller of Trinity College will discuss the Great Migration as a story of Black way making in America.
Celebrate the Year of the Horse with Connecticut’s vibrant Asian American Pacific Islander community!
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. March-April’s theme is “The Art of Nature," a look at some paintings, sculptures, and songs that have been created with inspiration from Connecticut's varied landscapes.
This month's story is "A Shocking Accident" by Graham Greene.
Members, enjoy an exclusive behind the scenes tour of our newest exhibition, Drawn Here: Stories from Hartford's North End. What inspired this exhibition's creation? How did the team decide what...
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.
Get acquainted with French Canadian traditional tunes at this monthly jam session, happening Saturday afternoons on First Free Weekends!
On select Sundays at 2:00 pm, drop in for a gallery talk about tavern life in early Connecticut. This program is included in regular museum admission.
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 Inside Out 2 and embark on another adventure with Joy, Sadness, Disgust, Anger, and Fear - now joined by Riley's newest emotions! Free popcorn and juice boxes will be provided. Families are encouraged to bring pillows and blankets.
