Guided Tour of Connecticut’s Bookshelf
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT, United StatesDrop in for a guided tour of our latest special exhibition, Connecticut's Bookshelf.
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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.
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Family Adventure Days: Beakers and Books
Explore the science of books! Families will experience the book-making process, from making their very own paint to designing special marbled paper!
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Family Adventure Days: Beakers and Books
Explore the science of books! Families will experience the book-making process, from making their very own paint to designing special marbled paper!
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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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French Canadian Jam
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT, United StatesGet 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!...
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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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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.
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Beat the Heat: Sunday
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, HartfordEscape 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.
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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!
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Short Attention Span Literary Club
VirtualThis month’s story is “The Swimmer,” by John Cheever.
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