• Family Storytime

    Recurring

    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!

  • Family Program: Let’s Build a City!

    Calling all builders! Explore how cities have grown over time, work together to create a pretend city on a giant map at the Museum, and design and create your own buildings using boxes, paper bags, wooden sticks, and more.

    Free
  • Family Story Time: Celebrate Grandparents’ Day!

    Celebrate Grandparents' Day with a special story time at the Museum! Bring your grandparents and enjoy a reading of a story all about going on vacation with family. Then, using inspiration from the story, visit the Inspire Center and invent a new way to help people navigate when they go on fun-filled adventures with their grandparents!

    Free
  • Homeschool Day

    Visit the Museum for day full of educational programs designed specifically for homeschool families!

    $25
  • Inspire Center – New Theme!

    Recurring

    The Inspire Center brings history and problem-solving together in a hands-on creative space for visitors of all ages! With objects and themes changing every other month, you can enjoy unique experiences all year long! October’s challenge is to design a tool to make cooking easier!

  • Inspire Center – New Theme!

    Recurring

    The Inspire Center brings history and problem-solving together in a hands-on creative space for visitors of all ages! With objects and themes changing every other month, you can enjoy unique experiences all year long! October’s challenge is to design a tool to make cooking easier!

  • Family Storytime

    Recurring

    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!

  • Inspire Center – New Theme!

    Recurring

    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!

  • Inspire Center – New Theme!

    Recurring

    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!

  • Family Storytime

    Recurring

    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!

  • Family Storytime

    Recurring

    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!

  • SOLD OUT! Family Movie Night: Tangled

    Join us for a special showing of Tangled and tag along with Rapunzel and Flynn Ryder on their quest to see the magic floating lights - and enjoy the many adventures they experience along the way! Free popcorn and juice boxes will be provided. Families are encouraged to bring pillows and blankets.

    Free