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SUMMARY:Family Movie Night: Encanto
DESCRIPTION: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! Then\, explore some of the themes of the movie through crafts and activities in special take-home goody bags. \nFamilies are encouraged to bring pillows and blankets and wear their comfiest footy pajamas. Free popcorn and juice boxes will be provided. Quiet toys and activities to enjoy during the movie will also be available. Doors open at 5:30\, and the movie begins at 6:00. \nThis program is FREE and great for children 12 and under. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged; space is limited! Get your free tickets now to reserve your spot. \nGET FREE TICKETS\n  \nFor information on how to request specific accommodations\, please visit our Accessibility at the Museum page. Questions? Contact Katerina Tamburrino\, Family Programs Manager & Accessibility Coordinator\, at ktamburrino@connecticutmuseum.org or 860-236-5621 x222.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/encanto/
CATEGORIES:Family Movie Night 2027
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn - The Story of Faith and Fortune
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Presentation! \nJoin author Geoffrey Paul as he shares the fascinating story behind Faith and Fortune: Henry and Amelia Champlin and America’s Maritime Ascendancy\, co-authored with acclaimed historian Steven Ujifusa. Discover how the remarkable lives of Henry and Amelia Champlin\, rooted in Essex\, Connecticut\, intersected with the rise of American maritime commerce and New York’s emergence as a global trading center. \nIn this virtual presentation\, Geoffrey will share the inspiration\, historical discoveries\, including findings uncovered through research at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, and the journey of bringing this extraordinary story to life. From a small Connecticut seaport to the international stage\, Faith and Fortune reveals a compelling chapter of American history and the enduring legacy of one remarkable family. \nThis virtual event is free and open to the public. Get tickets to receive the Zoom link. Questions? Contact Jen Busa\, Public Programs Coordinator at jbusa@connecticutmuseum.org. \nGET TICKETS\n  \nThank you to our series sponsors Camille and Gregory F. Servodidio! \nAbout the Speaker: Geoffrey Paul is an Essex\, Connecticut native\, co-owner of The Griswold Inn\, and lifelong student of local history. A former Wall Street executive\, he has spent decades researching and preserving the history and artifacts of Essex and the Connecticut River Valley. He lives in the former home of Captain Henry and Amelia Champlin\, whose lives are central to Faith and Fortune\, co-authored with maritime historian Steven Ujifusa. \nGeoffrey’s book\, Faith and Fortune: Henry and Amelia Champlin and America’s Maritime Ascendancy\, was published in November. To purchase a copy\, click here.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/lunch-and-learn-faith-and-fortune/
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CATEGORIES:online programming
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SUMMARY:Speak Up: A Fun Day at Work?
DESCRIPTION:In honor of National Fun at Work Day\, Speak Up presents A Fun Day at Work?—an evening of true stories about the jobs we love\, the jobs we hate\, and the jobs we somehow survived. \nFrom first jobs and terrible bosses to unexpected triumphs\, workplace disasters\, unforgettable coworkers\, and the moments when everything went spectacularly right—or hilariously wrong—this show celebrates the strange\, wonderful\, frustrating\, and occasionally ridiculous world of work. \nMaybe it was the best day of your career. Maybe it was the day you quit. Maybe it was the day you realized that no amount of money could possibly make this worth it. \nHosted by Elysha Dicks\, this evening brings storytellers together with bestselling author and 10-time Moth GrandSLAM champion Matthew Dicks for a night of humor and heart\, and maybe even a little heartbreak. \nBecause sometimes the best thing about a day at work is the story you get to tell afterward. \nDoors open at 6:00 pm; come early to view our exhibitions\, including Drawn Here: Stories from Hartford’s North End. Performance starts at 7:00 pm. Snacks\, soft drinks\, and wine included! \nTickets must be purchased in advance online.  \nGET TICKETS\n$20 General Admission\n$15 Members\nFree for Connecticut Museum Member levels $150 and above \nFor information on how to request specific accommodations\, including ASL interpretation\, please visit our Accessibility at the Museum page.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/speak-up-a-fun-day-at-work/
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn - Standing Up and Speaking Out: Black Leaders and the Fight for Abolition
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Presentation! \nBlack leaders in the 18th and 19th centuries advocated strenuously and spoke out courageously to end slavery and grant increased educational\, career\, housing and public accommodation opportunities within their community. Unfortunately\, we seldom hear their stories.   \nIn this virtual talk\, Gail B. MacDonald will introduce a few key figures from her recently published book\, Abolitionists of the Northeast: Black Leaders in the Antislavery Movement. Gail will bring to light these courageous leaders’ fight\, sometimes even in the face of extreme danger. \nThis virtual event is free and open to the public. Get tickets to receive the Zoom link. Questions? Contact Jen Busa\, Public Programs Coordinator at jbusa@connecticutmuseum.org. \nGET TICKETS\n  \nThank you to our series sponsors Camille and Gregory F. Servodidio! \nAbout the Speaker:  Gail B. MacDonald is a long-time\, award-winning journalist and recently retired University of Connecticut journalism professor. She has a deep love of history and is the author of three history books. She regularly leads history-themed tours for Uncovering New London – One Story At A Time and previously for the Thames River Heritage Park. She is a native of Connecticut and lives in New London.  \nGail’s book\, Abolitionists of the Northeast: Black Leaders in the Antislavery Movement\, was published in May 2026. To purchase Gail’s book\, click here.   \n Image:  Abolitionists of the Northeast: Black Leaders in the Antislavery Movement book cover
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/lunch-and-learn-standing-up-and-speaking-out/
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SUMMARY:Short Attention Span Literary Club
DESCRIPTION:Once per month\, we get together to chat about short stories. Anyone can join in\, no commitment required! \nThis month’s story is “This Time and the Next” by Noel Quiñones. Click here to read. \nThe club meets online using Zoom. Click here to register. You’ll receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom link. \nWe’re offering this program for free\, but if you would like to make a donation to support our public programming\, please click here. Or\, to learn about the benefits of museum membership\, click here! \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Public Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org \n  \nFor information on how to request specific accommodations\, including ASL interpretation\, please visit our Accessibility at the Museum page.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/saslc-121/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270206T163000
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SUMMARY:Inspire Center - New Theme!
DESCRIPTION: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. With objects and themes changing every other month\, you can enjoy unique experiences all year long! February – March’s challenge is to invent a new tool that can be used for fishing! \nFor more information about this space\, please visit the Inspire Center webpage. The Inspire Center is open every weekend and is included with Museum admission\, which is free the first weekend of the month! Free First Weekend includes free admission to the Museum for all ages and occurs the first Saturday and Sunday of every month. \nQuestions? Contact Katerina Tamburrino\, Family Programs Manager & Accessibility Coordinator\, at 860-236-5621 x222\, or email ktamburrino@connecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/inspirecenterfeb2027/2027-02-06/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Inspire Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270206T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270206T140000
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SUMMARY:Family Program: Valentines for Kids
DESCRIPTION: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! \nThis program is FREE and great for children of all ages. No pre-registration required. For information on how to request specific accommodations\, please visit our Accessibility at the Museum page. Questions? Contact Katerina Tamburrino\, Family Programs Manager & Accessibility Coordinator\, at ktamburrino@connecticutmuseum.org or 860-236-5621 x222. \nFree First Weekends are sponsored by Beacon Bank.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/valentines2027/
CATEGORIES:Free First Weekend 2027
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270207T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270207T163000
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SUMMARY:Inspire Center - New Theme!
DESCRIPTION: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. With objects and themes changing every other month\, you can enjoy unique experiences all year long! February – March’s challenge is to invent a new tool that can be used for fishing! \nFor more information about this space\, please visit the Inspire Center webpage. The Inspire Center is open every weekend and is included with Museum admission\, which is free the first weekend of the month! Free First Weekend includes free admission to the Museum for all ages and occurs the first Saturday and Sunday of every month. \nQuestions? Contact Katerina Tamburrino\, Family Programs Manager & Accessibility Coordinator\, at 860-236-5621 x222\, or email ktamburrino@connecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/inspirecenterfeb2027/2027-02-07/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Inspire Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270207T143000
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SUMMARY:Tavern Talks
DESCRIPTION:The dozens of tavern signs in our Auditorium once hung over busy public spaces where Connecticans ate\, drank\, slept\, argued\, celebrated\, gambled\, danced\, and courted. On select Sundays at 2:00 pm this winter\, drop in for a gallery talk about tavern life in early Connecticut. You’ll learn how to decode the symbolism on some of our most inscrutable signs\, and about why so few of these once-ubiquitous items have survived until today. \nThis gallery talk is included in regular museum admission. There’s no need to pre-register! \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Public Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/tavern-talks-4/2027-02-07/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270212T200000
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SUMMARY:Family Movie Night: Toy Story
DESCRIPTION: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! Then\, take home a special goody bag full of activities that explores Connecticut’s rich history of toys – including classics like Frisbees and Pez Dispensers. \nFamilies are encouraged to bring pillows and blankets and wear their comfiest footy pajamas. Free popcorn and juice boxes will be provided. Quiet toys and activities to enjoy during the movie will also be available. Doors open at 5:30\, and the movie begins at 6:00. \nThis program is FREE and great for children 12 and under. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged; space is limited! Get your free tickets now to reserve your spot. \nGET FREE TICKETS\n  \nFor information on how to request specific accommodations\, please visit our Accessibility at the Museum page. Questions? Contact Katerina Tamburrino\, Family Programs Manager & Accessibility Coordinator\, at ktamburrino@connecticutmuseum.org or 860-236-5621 x222.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/toystory/
CATEGORIES:Family Movie Night 2027,Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270213T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270213T120000
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SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes: Sex and Love in the Archives
DESCRIPTION: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. Some of the artifacts you’ll see include love letters (some sweet\, some super spicy)\, a Victorian exposé about ‘free love’\, a personal ‘massager’ from the 1920s\, and more! \nAdults only please! \nAdvance registration is required — space is limited. \nTickets\n$15 General Admission\n$10 for Connecticut Museum Member levels under $150\nFree for Connecticut Museum Member levels $150 and above \nGET TICKETS\nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Public Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org \nFor information on how to request specific accommodations\, including ASL interpretation\, please visit our Accessibility at the Museum page.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/behind-the-scenes-sex-and-love-in-the-archives/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270214T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270214T150000
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SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes: Sex and Love in the Archives
DESCRIPTION: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. Some of the artifacts you’ll see include love letters (some sweet\, some super spicy)\, a Victorian exposé about ‘free love’\, a personal ‘massager’ from the 1920s\, and more! \nAdults only please! \nAdvance registration is required — space is limited. \nTickets\n$15 General Admission\n$10 for Connecticut Museum Member levels under $150\nFree for Connecticut Museum Member levels $150 and above \nGET TICKETS\nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Public Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org \nFor information on how to request specific accommodations\, including ASL interpretation\, please visit our Accessibility at the Museum page.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/behind-the-scenes-sex-and-love-in-the-archives-2/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270302T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270302T130000
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn - The Surprising New England Baking Tradition
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Presentation! \nJoin acclaimed food historians Keith Stavely and Kathleen Fitzgerald for a lively introduction to their new book\, Northern Comfort: The New England Baking Tradition. This enticing volume draws history lovers and home cooks alike into the kitchen with fifty-two recipes for breads\, pies\, cookies\, and cakes. \nThe authors’ virtual illustrated talk will feature a selection of these recipes as they prepared them in their own home—including Third Bread\, Cod Pot Pie\, Marlborough Pie\, and Boston Cream Cake. One Connecticut culinary luminary in particular—Mrs. A. L. Webster\, author of The Improved Housewife (Hartford\, 1844)—figures prominently in this tale of New England baking. Stavely and Fitzgerald will discuss what they uncovered about Mrs. Webster’s life\, along with the four recipes of hers that appear in adapted form in Northern Comfort. \nThis virtual event is free and open to the public. Get tickets to receive the Zoom link. Questions? Contact Jen Busa\, Public Programs Coordinator at jbusa@connecticutmuseum.org. \nGET TICKETS\n  \nThank you to our series sponsors Camille and Gregory F. Servodidio! \nAbout the Speakers: Keith Stavely and Kathleen Fitzgerald are the authors of three previous books on New England and American food history: America’s Founding Food (2004)\, Northern Hospitality (2011)\, and United Tastes (2017). Their work has appeared in Petits Propos Culinaires\, Smithsonian Magazine\, and elsewhere. America’s Founding Food was a 2005 AAUP “Best of the Best\,” and United Tastes received the 2018 Bruce Fraser Award for Public History in Connecticut. Their fourth book\, Northern Comfort: The New England Baking Tradition (New York University Press\, 2026)\, blends lively culinary history with tempting historical recipes adapted for the modern kitchen\, appealing to home cooks and history lovers alike. \nKeith and Kathleen’s new book\, Northern Comfort: The New England Baking Tradition\, was published in November 2026. To purchase the book\, click here.  If you would like a signed bookplate\, please email jbusa@connecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/lunch-and-learn-new-england-baking/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:online programming
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SUMMARY:Short Attention Span Literary Club
DESCRIPTION:Once per month\, we get together to chat about short stories. Anyone can join in\, no commitment required! \nThis month’s story is “Created He Them” by Alice Eleanor Jones. Click here to read. \nThe club meets online using Zoom. Click here to register. You’ll receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom link. \nWe’re offering this program for free\, but if you would like to make a donation to support our public programming\, please click here. Or\, to learn about the benefits of museum membership\, click here! \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Public Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org \n  \nFor information on how to request specific accommodations\, including ASL interpretation\, please visit our Accessibility at the Museum page.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/saslc-122/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270306T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270306T140000
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SUMMARY:Family Program: Play Like a Girl
DESCRIPTION:Cheer on Connecticut women in sports! Learn about a variety of teams and explore the stories of some CT women who made history in the sports world. Play basketball like Rebecca Lobo\, design an ice-skating uniform like Dorothy Hamill\, make a hole in one in (mini) golf like Glenna Collett Vare\, and more. \nThis program is FREE and great for children of all ages. No pre-registration required. For information on how to request specific accommodations\, please visit our Accessibility at the Museum page. Questions? Contact Katerina Tamburrino\, Family Programs Manager & Accessibility Coordinator\, at ktamburrino@connecticutmuseum.org or 860-236-5621 x222. \nFree First Weekends are sponsored by Beacon Bank.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/playlikeagirl/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Free First Weekend 2027
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SUMMARY:Speak Up: Stories About Getting Bigger and Better
DESCRIPTION:Everything grows. Children become adults. Seeds become crops. Small ideas become big dreams. And sometimes\, the tiniest moments in our lives lead to the biggest changes. \nInspired by the museum’s farming exhibition\, Speak Up presents Growing Up: Stories About Getting Bigger and Better—an evening of true stories about growth\, change\, transformation\, and the unexpected ways we become who we are. \nThese are stories about growing older and wiser—or occasionally older and no wiser at all. About growing families\, growing pains\, second chances\, surprising discoveries\, and the people and experiences that help us flourish. Stories about the things we nurture\, the things we outgrow\, and the moments when life pushes us in directions we never expected. \nSome growth happens slowly\, almost invisibly. Other times\, everything changes in an instant. \nHosted by Elysha Dicks\, storytellers join bestselling author and 10-time Moth GrandSLAM champion Matthew Dicks for an evening of humor and heart\, and maybe even a little heartbreak. \nBecause growing up doesn’t end when childhood does. Sometimes the most important growing we do happens long after we think we’re fully grown. \nDoors open at 6:00 pm; come early to view the Museum’s exhibitions. Performance starts at 7:00 pm. Snacks\, soft drinks\, and wine included! \nTickets must be purchased in advance online.  \nGET TICKETS\n$20 General Admission\n$15 Members\nFree for Connecticut Museum Member levels $150 and above \nFor information on how to request specific accommodations\, including ASL interpretation\, please visit our Accessibility at the Museum page.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/speak-up-stories-about-getting-bigger-and-better/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270307T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270307T143000
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SUMMARY:Tavern Talks
DESCRIPTION:The dozens of tavern signs in our Auditorium once hung over busy public spaces where Connecticans ate\, drank\, slept\, argued\, celebrated\, gambled\, danced\, and courted. On select Sundays at 2:00 pm this winter\, drop in for a gallery talk about tavern life in early Connecticut. You’ll learn how to decode the symbolism on some of our most inscrutable signs\, and about why so few of these once-ubiquitous items have survived until today. \nThis gallery talk is included in regular museum admission. There’s no need to pre-register! \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Public Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/tavern-talks-4/2027-03-07/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270312T180000
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SUMMARY:Family Movie Night: Hoppers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special showing of Hoppers! Accompany Mabel\, a persistent human disguised as a robotic beaver\, on her adventures with animals of all shapes and sizes in their fight to preserve nature. Then\, learn about some of the nature preserves and animals in Connecticut with activities in a special take-home goody bag. \nFamilies are encouraged to bring pillows and blankets and wear their comfiest footy pajamas. Free popcorn and juice boxes will be provided. Quiet toys and activities to enjoy during the movie will also be available. Doors open at 5:30\, and the movie begins at 6:00. \nThis program is FREE and great for children 12 and under. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged; space is limited! Get your free tickets now to reserve your spot. \nGET FREE TICKETS\n  \nFor information on how to request specific accommodations\, please visit our Accessibility at the Museum page. Questions? Contact Katerina Tamburrino\, Family Programs Manager & Accessibility Coordinator\, at ktamburrino@connecticutmuseum.org or 860-236-5621 x222.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/hoppers/
CATEGORIES:Family Movie Night 2027,Family Programs
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