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 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!
Get ready to see your name in lights! In this program all about Connecticut theaters and shows, you will get to explore historic objects, see performances by local artists, and create many theater-inspired crafts, like puppets, playbills, and more!
Visit the Museum for a day of fun inspired by this historic event! Families can try out some carnival games, get glitter tattoos, be creative with crafts, and more!
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. July-August's theme is "Moving Right Along to CT," an exploration of immigration throughout the history of our state.
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. September - October's theme is "Nutty Nutmeg State Experiments," an exploration of some of Connecticut's innovative creations - like toothpaste in a tube!
