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!
Family Activity Kits are free take-home resources for families to enjoy, bringing history and fun together in the comfort of your own home! January - February’s theme is “Wacky Weather,” an exploration of some of Connecticut's most notable winter storms! Click here for more information on upcoming themes. Please Note: This is not an on-site program.
Do you think you're smarter than a Nutmegger? Test your knowledge with Connecticut themed trivia to find out! Try your best at various styles of trivia games and puzzles with categories like famous (and not so famous) Connecticut people, things made in our state, important historical moments, and more.
On select Sundays at 2:00 pm this winter, drop in for a gallery talk about tavern life in early Connecticut.
Join us for a special showing of Encanto! Sing along with Mirabel and the rest of the magical Madrigal family, each blessed with their own unique gifts - both magical and ordinary! Free popcorn and juice boxes will be provided. Families are encouraged to bring pillows and blankets and wear their comfiest footy pajamas.
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. February - March's challenge is to invent a new tool that can be used for fishing!
Happy Valentine’s Day! Using historic valentines from the Museum’s collection as inspiration, create one-of-a-kind cards to give to your loved ones!
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. February - March's challenge is to invent a new tool that can be used for fishing!
On select Sundays at 2:00 pm this winter, drop in for a gallery talk about tavern life in early Connecticut.
Join us for a special showing of Toy Story! Join Buzz Lightyear and Woody on their quest to find out who is truly the best and favorite toy! Families are encouraged to bring pillows and blankets and wear their comfiest footy pajamas. Free popcorn and juice boxes will be provided.
This Valentine’s Day weekend, do something a little different! Come to the Connecticut Museum for a behind-the-scenes tour of our collection, highlighting historical objects associated with love and romance.
This Valentine’s Day weekend, do something a little different! Come to the Connecticut Museum for a behind-the-scenes tour of our collection, highlighting historical objects associated with love and romance.
