• SOLD OUT! Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Remembering G. Fox & Co.

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

    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
  • SOLD OUT! Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Remembering G. Fox & Co.

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

    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
  • SOLD OUT! Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Remembering G. Fox & Co.

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

    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
  • Rebellious – Exhibition Opening Reception

    Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, Hartford

    Join us for the opening reception of our newest exhibition, Rebellious, inspired by the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Rebellious reflects on moments throughout Connecticut history...

  • Family Activity Kits – New Theme!

    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. May-June’s theme is “We Are Proud!" a celebration of identity. Explore the ways the LGBTQ community of Connecticut has been proud of who they are, learn how they fought for their identity to be accepted, and then complete activities that highlight why you are proud to be you!

  • Family Program: Take a Bow

    Get ready to see your name in lights! In this program all about Connecticut theaters and shows, you will get to explore historic objects, see performances by local artists, and create many theater-inspired crafts, like puppets, playbills, and more!

  • French Canadian Jam

    Recurring
    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,  happening Saturday afternoons on First Free Weekends!

    Free
  • Family Storytime

    Recurring

    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!

  • Short Attention Span Literary Club

    Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, Hartford

    This month's story is "Witness" by Jamel Brinkley.

    Free
  • Making History: Building the National Museum of the American Latino

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

    The Connecticut Museum of Culture and History is honored to host Jorge Zamanillo, founding director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino, as he discusses the past, present, and future of the Smithsonian's newest museum.

    Free