Get acquainted with French Canadian traditional tunes at this monthly jam session, happening Saturday afternoons on First Free Weekends!
Join us for funny, moving, and unforgettable stories about what we give, what we receive, and what it costs us to do either.
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. December’s and January's challenge is to design a new style of pinback button.
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.
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.
Join a member of our staff for an interactive, introductory experience in our newest exhibition, Drawn Here: Stories from Hartford’s North End.
Join us for a virtual presentation as Professor Seth Perry examines how Lorenzo Dow built his fame and asks what his remarkable career can teach us about religion, celebrity, and the origins of a very American style of public influence.
If you moved to a new place, what would you bring? Maybe a special toy or your favorite photo? Visit the Museum for a reading of "This is Me: A Story of Who We Are & Where We Came From," while sipping hot cocoa and munching on treats. Then, decorate your own tote bag to fill with your favorite items to bring on your next journey.
Have you heard about Wilhelmina, the cow who wandered around Connecticut? Join Wilhelmina on her journey through the state in a special storytime! Visit the Museum for a reading of Wilhelmina Goes Wandering, while sipping hot cocoa and munching on cookies. Then, create your very own cow to take with you on adventures!
