Two Connecticut senators opposed the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, partly due to their friendships with the scholars of the Chinese Educational Mission. Join us to learn more about how their opposition to this discriminatory law laid the groundwork for its eventual repeal.
The Inspire Center brings history and problem-solving together in a hands-on creative space for visitors of all ages! April's challenge is to improve the way we get around! Can you make travel more environmentally friendly?
Enjoy Free First Weekend at the CMCH! Free First Saturday includes admission to the Museum galleries all day. Please note that free admission does not include the Waterman Research Center.
What does the word “spring” mean to you? Families will explore a variety of spring-themed artworks from the CMCH collection and then create their own interpretation of spring!
Join us for a guided tour of our latest exhibition.
Enjoy Free First Weekend at the CMCH! Free First Sunday includes admission to the Museum galleries all day. Please note, the Waterman Research Center is closed on Sunday.
Join us to hear about Lisa Franco’s book, My Dearest Darling: Letters of Love in Wartime, a story of one Connecticut couple's romance and personal sacrifices during World War II.
Join us for a guided tour of our latest exhibition.
Our exhibition, Journeys, tells the story of the students who participated in the Chinese Educational Mission (CEM). In this program, Henry Qu, who contributed his research and translation skills to...
Join us for a behind-the scenes tour at the CMCH to see our collection of memorabilia from Hartford’s most iconic department store.
Join us for a guided tour of our latest exhibition.
