• Family Movie Night: Encanto

    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.

  • Lunch and Learn – The Story of Faith and Fortune

    Virtual

    Join 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.

  • Speak Up: A Fun Day at Work?

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

    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.

  • Inspire Center – New Theme!

    Inspire Center – New Theme!

    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!

  • Family Program: Valentines for Kids

    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!

  • Inspire Center – New Theme!

    Inspire Center – New Theme!

    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!

  • Tavern Talks

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

    On select Sundays at 2:00 pm this winter, drop in for a gallery talk about tavern life in early Connecticut.

  • Family Movie Night: Toy Story

    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.

  • Behind the Scenes: Sex and Love in the Archives

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

    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.

  • Behind the Scenes: Sex and Love in the Archives

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

    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.