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This month’s story is “My Pain Is Worse Than Your Pain,” by TC Boyle.
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As we get ready to say goodbye to our special exhibition Coffee: A Connecticut Story, we invite you to a talk by food historian Sarah Lohman to uncover the origins -- and uncertain future -- of that most American of establishments, the diner. |
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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. December’s challenge is to create a one-of-a-kind doll!
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Visit the Museum for a day of wintry fun! Families will make holiday poppers to celebrate the new year, decorate cards for loved ones, and create a one-of-a-kind window decoration inspired by some of Connecticut's iconic wintry window displays. 
Get acquainted with French Canadian traditional tunes at this monthly jam session, happening Saturday afternoons on First Free Weekends!
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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. December’s challenge is to create a one-of-a-kind doll! 
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! |
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Member exclusive! Step away from the holiday hustle and join us at the Museum for a relaxing morning of coffee, tea, and brunch. View holiday-inspired highlights from the collection and... |
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This virtual talk by Elizabeth Hines, New England Regional Fellowship Consortium grantee, will explore why the Dutch colony of New Netherland accept so many settlers the New England colonies expelled in the seventeenth century.
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Join us for a behind-the scenes tour at the Connecticut Museum to see our collection of memorabilia from Hartford’s most iconic department store.
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Learn about Islamic Illuminated Art, or Tazhib, with Afghan artist Khalida Marefat, and learn the techniques for creating your own.
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Join us for a behind-the scenes tour at the Connecticut Museum to see our collection of memorabilia from Hartford’s most iconic department store.
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Lot of people love coffee! But where does it all come from? Visit the Museum for a reading of Slothee Wants Coffee while sipping hot cocoa (or coffee for the adults!) and munching on treats. |
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What adventures can happen within museum walls? How do you unlock those adventures? Join us for a special reading of "The Key to Adventure," the Museum's newly published children's book! Munch on treats, sip hot chocolate, and decorate a special key to take on endless imaginative adventures. |
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Family Activity Kits are free take-home resources for families to enjoy, bringing history and fun together in the comfort of your own home! With themes changing every other month, you can enjoy these kits all year long. January-February’s theme is “Creating Culture in Connecticut." Here in CT, we have many different black communities that celebrate their culture- and they all do it differently. Learn about black communities from Puerto Rico, Jamaica, Georgia and more, that all bring their traditions to our state. |
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Can you show someone a sound? Can you “see” objects without using your eyes? Explore how senses work as you try to guess the items in a mystery box using only your sense of touch, test out different ways sound travels, and create a sensory portrait!
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Get acquainted with French Canadian traditional tunes at this monthly jam session, happening Saturday afternoons on First Free Weekends!
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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! |