• Family Program: Mysterious Materials

    Have you ever heard of a wooden nickel? Or decorations made of hair? Look closely at images of everyday objects and challenge yourself to uncover what wacky materials were used to create them! Then, see how many common objects you can create using a variety of unconventional and seemingly bizarre items.

    Free
  • Ground Rules: 88 Coffee Company

    Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, Hartford

    Pair a guided tour of our exhibition "Coffee: A Connecticut Story" with a tasting of authentic Vietnamese coffee led by 88 Coffee!

    $12
  • Behind the Scenes Tour: True Crime

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

    Join us for a custom tour of our collections that focuses on historical true crime stories!

  • Behind the Scenes Tour: True Crime

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

    Join us for a custom tour of our collections that focuses on historical true crime stories!

  • Behind the Scenes Tour: True Crime

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

    Join us for a custom tour of our collections that focuses on historical true crime stories!

  • Inspire Center – New Theme!

    Recurring

    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.

  • Family Program: Beat the Heat

    Escape the heat with the beats and melodies of music! Join us for a FREE, interactive day of musical discovery through fun classes, hands-on experiences, crafts, snacks, and more.

  • Inspire Center – New Theme!

    Recurring

    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.

  • French Canadian Jam

    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!

    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 the classic “Young Goodman Brown,” by Nathaniel Hawthorne.

    Free
  • Hartford Public Library Night

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

    Hartford Public Library (HPL) is partnering with the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History to offer an evening of FREE admission to the Museum for all Hartford residents.

    Free