• Family Program: Sketching Your Story

    Explore some of Hartford’s immigration stories, told in the form of graphic novels, in the exhibit Drawn Here: Stories from Hartford's North End. Using inspiration from the exhibit and graphic novels in the Museum’s collection, create your own comic that tells the story of your family’s experience in Connecticut.

  • Family Activity Kits – New Theme!

    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. May-June’s theme is “We Are Proud!" a celebration of identity. Explore the ways the LGBTQ community of Connecticut has been proud of who they are, learn how they fought for their identity to be accepted, and then complete activities that highlight why you are proud to be you!

  • Family Program: Take a Bow

    Get ready to see your name in lights! In this program all about Connecticut theaters and shows, you will get to explore items from our collection, see performances by local artists, and then create your very own show.

  • Family Program: Fun at the Fair

    Did you know that Connecticut was home to one of the most popular summertime fairs in the entire country? Using inspiration from this historic event, families will create their own fair exhibition, try out popular carnival games, and more!