Pieces of American History: Connecticut Quilts Exhibit tour
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, Hartford, CT, United StatesJoin us for a guided tour of our latest exhibition.
Join us for a guided tour of our latest exhibition.
Lightning McQueen wins again! Join us for a special showing of Cars, a movie about a famous, trouble-making racecar who finds himself stranded along Route 66. Watch as he forms unexpected friendships with a group of silly, fun-loving cars and trucks from the tiny town of Radiator Springs. Families will then get a goody bag full of hands-on activities all about automobile manufacturing in Connecticut.
Join us for a guided tour of our latest exhibition.
Join us for this virtual presentation as New England Regional Fellowship Consortium grantee, Dr. Blake Grindon, discusses the complex history leading up to the killing of Jane McCrea during the American Revolutionary War.
Join us for a fun evening that will include a scavenger hunt through our exhibition, Coffee: A Connecticut Story, then relax and enjoy a coffee cocktail and coffee liqueur tasting with Saxtons River Distillery.
Join us for a guided tour of our latest exhibition.
This month’s story is “The Soul Is Not A Smithy,” by David Foster Wallace.
Where do we find common ground? In this new series, we bring together traditional artists who practice art forms rooted in different cultural traditions to demonstrate their work, share with one another, and discuss their similarities and differences.
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. April’s challenge is to design a new type of brush! What will it be used for?
Why was Connecticut nicknamed the Provisions State? Families will explore the many ways Connecticans provided support during times of war. Shop with ration coupons, get thrifty with recycled materials, make WWII-era mess kits, and more!
Join us for a guided tour of our latest exhibition.
Celebrate spring with sparkle from Candlelight Jewelry and friends!