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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 “History Report\,” by Simon Rich. You can find the story here. \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.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/saslc-90/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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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 monthly\, you can enjoy unique experiences all year long! July’s challenge is to invent a new way to stay cool during the hot summer months! \nFor more information about this space\, please visit the Inspire Center webpage. Through the end of August\, the Inspire Center is open Fridays\, Saturdays and Sundays! These expanded hours are sponsored by CREC Museum Academy.  \nThe Inspire Center 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 Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at 860-236-5621 x222\, or email kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/inspirecenterjuly2024/2024-07-06/
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SUMMARY:Family Grab and Go Bags: Silhouette Saturday
DESCRIPTION:What would you look like as a silhouette? With inspiration from historic silhouette-style artwork\, families will create a framed portrait to take home! \nPlease note\, there is no on-site family program; these bags are designed for families to complete at home and will be available while supplies last. These bags are FREE and great for children ages 5 and up. Questions? Contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org or 860-236-5621 x222. \nThanks to Berkshire Bank for their support of this program.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/silhouettesaturday/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Free First Saturday 2024
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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 monthly\, you can enjoy unique experiences all year long! July’s challenge is to invent a new way to stay cool during the hot summer months! \nFor more information about this space\, please visit the Inspire Center webpage. Through the end of August\, the Inspire Center is open Fridays\, Saturdays and Sundays! These expanded hours are sponsored by CREC Museum Academy.  \nThe Inspire Center 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 Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at 860-236-5621 x222\, or email kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/inspirecenterjuly2024/2024-07-07/
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SUMMARY:Bilingual Family Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special English-Spanish bilingual family story time with Linda Montanez from the Hartford Public Library! Surrounded by books in the exhibit Connecticut’s Bookshelf\, families will cozy up in beanbags\, listen to a story\, and then do some crafts! With a new book each time\, families can discover the many stories brought to life by Connecticut authors\, illustrators\, and storytellers. \nThis program falls on Free First Weekend\, which includes free admission to the museum for all ages and occurs the first Saturday and Sunday of every month. This program is great for children ages 6 and under – no pre-registration required. Questions? Contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org or 860-236-5621 x222. \nAccessibility Notice: The wheelchair lift connecting our auditorium wing to our main building is currently out of order. Please call the front desk at 860-236-5621 for accessibility arrangements or any questions during this time. To access the Tavern Signs exhibition and Auditorium\, use the entrance to the Auditorium Lobby\, which is located to the left of the main entrance. For access to the main building\, please call the front desk and staff will be available to assist you in entering through the courtyard.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/bilingualfamilystorytime/2024-07-07/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T130000
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SUMMARY:Family Adventure Days: Museum Makerspace
DESCRIPTION:Put your engineering skills to the test! Families will take on a variety of engineering challenges like constructing a balloon-powered toy car\, building a structure with uncooked spaghetti\, and more! Then\, learn about engineering throughout history through objects\, images\, and hands-on activities. \nThis program is included with admission and great for children ages 5 and up. This is a drop-in program – no pre-registration required! Sponsored by CREC Museum Academy. \nQuestions? Contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org or 860-236-5621 x222.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/museummakerspace/2024-07-10/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes: True Crime at the Museum
DESCRIPTION:Forgeries\, theft\, arson\, and murder — our museum is full of artifacts that tell stories of long-ago crime and punishment. Join us for a custom collections tour focusing on true crime stories! \nThis program fills up fast! Preregistration is required. \nTICKETS\n$15 general admission\n$10 Connecticut Museum members\nFree for NARM-level members \nGET TICKETS\nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Public Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/bts-true-crime/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:behind the scenes,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240714T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240714T160000
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CREATED:20240424T153146Z
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SUMMARY:Family Adventure Days: Museum Makerspace
DESCRIPTION:Put your engineering skills to the test! Families will take on a variety of engineering challenges like constructing a balloon-powered toy car\, building a structure with uncooked spaghetti\, and more! Then\, learn about engineering throughout history through objects\, images\, and hands-on activities. \nThis program is included with admission and great for children ages 5 and up. This is a drop-in program – no pre-registration required! Sponsored by CREC Museum Academy. \nQuestions? Contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org or 860-236-5621 x222.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/museummakerspace/2024-07-14/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240714T140000
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SUMMARY:Guided Tour of Connecticut's Bookshelf
DESCRIPTION:Drop in for a guided tour of our latest special exhibition\, Connecticut’s Bookshelf. Connecticut is the birthplace of comic books\, copyright law\, Noah Webster\, and the recipe for pumpkin pie. It printed the first fugitive slave narrative\, sold millions of dollars of books by subscription\, and inspired children’s sections in libraries nationwide. From the 1700s to today\, Connecticut has been compiling its bookshelf\, one sermon\, ledger\, map\, schoolbook\, law\, psalm\, newspaper\, and book at a time. Connecticut’s Bookshelf explores how these documents were made\, shared\, and received\, and asks you to consider: What belongs on the shelf? And who gets to decide? \nTours are included with museum admission. No pre-registration required! \nIf you’re interested in arranging a private tour of the exhibition for your book club\, community center\, or other group\, contact Adult Programs Manager Natalie Belanger\, nbelanger@connnecticutmuseum.org. \n 
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/ctbookshelf-tour/2024-07-14/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Tour,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240721T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240721T160000
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SUMMARY:Family Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special family story time! Surrounded by books in the exhibit Connecticut’s Bookshelf\, families will cozy up in beanbags\, listen to a story\, and then do some crafts! With a new book each time\, families can discover the many stories brought to life by Connecticut authors\, illustrators\, and storytellers. \nThis program is included with the cost of admission (which is FREE the first weekend of each month!) and is great for children age 6 and under. This is a drop-in program; no preregistration required. Questions? Contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org or 860-236-5621 x222. \nAccessibility Notice:The wheelchair lift connecting our auditorium wing to our main building is currently out of order. Please call the front desk at 860-236-5621 for accessibility arrangements or any questions during this time. To access the Tavern Signs exhibition and Auditorium\, use the entrance to the Auditorium Lobby\, which is located to the left of the main entrance. For access to the main building\, please call the front desk and staff will be available to setup a portable ramp for entering the main entrance.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/familystorytime/2024-07-21/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Family Story Time
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T082901
CREATED:20240529T140343Z
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SUMMARY:Family Adventure Days: Beakers and Books
DESCRIPTION:Explore the science of books! Families will experience the book-making process\, from making their very own paint to designing special marbled paper! Then\, they can complete a special scavenger hunt through the Connecticut’s Bookshelf\, play games\, and more. \nThis program is included with admission and great for children ages 5 and up. This is a drop-in program – no pre-registration required! Sponsored by CREC Museum Academy. \nQuestions? Contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org or 860-236-5621 x222.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/beakersandbooks/2024-07-24/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240728T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240728T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T082901
CREATED:20240529T140343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T150403Z
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SUMMARY:Family Adventure Days: Beakers and Books
DESCRIPTION:Explore the science of books! Families will experience the book-making process\, from making their very own paint to designing special marbled paper! Then\, they can complete a special scavenger hunt through the Connecticut’s Bookshelf\, play games\, and more. \nThis program is included with admission and great for children ages 5 and up. This is a drop-in program – no pre-registration required! Sponsored by CREC Museum Academy. \nQuestions? Contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org or 860-236-5621 x222.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/beakersandbooks/2024-07-28/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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