• 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!

  • Family Program: Let’s Go on a Picnic!

    oin us at the Museum for a day all about summertime picnics! Make a paper bag picnic basket, weave a miniature picnic blanket, and enjoy your very own pretend picnic complete with toy food and classic summertime games!

    Free
  • Craft Workshop: Create A Travel Journal

    Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, Hartford

    Join us to make an accordion-style travel journal! Suitable for beginners; all materials included!

    $30
  • Members Only! Behind the Exhibition: Tour and Q&A

    Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, Hartford

    What does it take to curate, develop, and execute a successful, engaging exhibition at the Connecticut Museum? Members, you're invited to a FREE insider's look into the creation process of...

    Free
  • 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.