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SUMMARY:Family Activity Kits - New Theme!
DESCRIPTION:Family Activity Kits are free take-home resources for families to enjoy\, bringing history and fun together in the comfort of your own home! Please Note: This is not an on-site program. \nEach kit includes crafts\, hands-on activities\, and images of collection items all around a specific theme. With themes changing every other month\, you can enjoy these kits all year long. November – December’s theme is “A Playdate with our State\,” a look at Connecticut-made toys\, like Legos and Silly Putty! Click here for more information on upcoming themes. \nFamily Activity Kits are available for pick up during all open hours and are included in the cost of admission. There is no need to reserve your bags in advance. \nQuestions? Contact Katerina Tamburrino\, Family Programs Manager & Accessibility Coordinator\, at ktamburrino@connecticutmuseum.org\, or call 860-236-5621 x222.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/nov2026/
CATEGORIES:Family Activity Kits 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T100000
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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 every other month\, you can enjoy unique experiences all year long! December’s and January’s challenge is to design a new style of pinback button. \nFor more information about this space\, please visit the Inspire Center webpage. The Inspire Center is open every weekend and 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 Tamburrino\, Family Programs Manager & Accessibility Coordinator\, at 860-236-5621 x222\, or email ktamburrino@connecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/inspirecenterdec2026/2026-12-05/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Inspire Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261206T120000
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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 every other month\, you can enjoy unique experiences all year long! December’s and January’s challenge is to design a new style of pinback button. \nFor more information about this space\, please visit the Inspire Center webpage. The Inspire Center is open every weekend and 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 Tamburrino\, Family Programs Manager & Accessibility Coordinator\, at 860-236-5621 x222\, or email ktamburrino@connecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/inspirecenterdec2026/2026-12-06/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Inspire Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261229T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261229T160000
DTSTAMP:20260831T141910Z
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SUMMARY:Cocoa and Crafts: This is Me
DESCRIPTION:If you moved to a new place\, what would you bring? Maybe a special toy or your favorite photo? Visit the Museum for a reading of This is Me: A Story of Who We Are & Where We Came From\, written by Jamie Lee Curtis\, while sipping hot cocoa and munching on treats. Then\, decorate your own tote bag to fill with your favorite items to bring on your next journey. To explore stories of immigration throughout history\, explore our exhibit Drawn Here: Stories from Hartford’s North End. \nThis program is included with admission and great for children under 10. This is a drop-in program; no preregistration required. For information on how to request specific accommodations\, please visit our Accessibility at the Museum page. Questions? Contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org or 860-236-5621 x222.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/thisisme/
CATEGORIES:Cocoa and Crafts 2026,Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261230T140000
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CREATED:20260805T125400Z
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SUMMARY:Cocoa and Crafts: Wilhelmina Goes Wandering
DESCRIPTION:Have you heard about Wilhelmina\, the cow who wandered around Connecticut? What kind of adventures do you think she embarked on? Join Wilhelmina on her journey through the state in a special storytime! Visit the Museum for a reading of Wilhelmina Goes Wandering\, written by John-Manuel Andriote\, while sipping hot cocoa and munching on cookies. Then\, create your very own cow to take with you on adventures! \nThis program is included with admission and great for children under 10. This is a drop-in program; no preregistration required. For information on how to request specific accommodations\, please visit our Accessibility at the Museum page. Questions? Contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org or 860-236-5621 x222.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/wilhelminagoeswandering/
CATEGORIES:Cocoa and Crafts 2026,Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270115T180000
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SUMMARY:Family Movie Night: Encanto
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special showing of Encanto! Sing along with Mirabel and the rest of the magical Madrigal family\, each blessed with their own unique gifts – both magical and ordinary! Then\, explore some of the themes of the movie through crafts and activities in special take-home goody bags. \nFamilies are encouraged to bring pillows and blankets and wear their comfiest footy pajamas. Free popcorn and juice boxes will be provided. Quiet toys and activities to enjoy during the movie will also be available. Doors open at 5:30\, and the movie begins at 6:00. \nThis program is FREE and great for children 12 and under. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged; space is limited! Get your free tickets now to reserve your spot. \nGET FREE TICKETS\n  \nFor information on how to request specific accommodations\, please visit our Accessibility at the Museum page. Questions? Contact Katerina Tamburrino\, Family Programs Manager & Accessibility Coordinator\, at ktamburrino@connecticutmuseum.org or 860-236-5621 x222.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/encanto/
CATEGORIES:Family Movie Night 2027
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270206T163000
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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 every other month\, you can enjoy unique experiences all year long! February – March’s challenge is to invent a new tool that can be used for fishing! \nFor more information about this space\, please visit the Inspire Center webpage. The Inspire Center is open every weekend and 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 Tamburrino\, Family Programs Manager & Accessibility Coordinator\, at 860-236-5621 x222\, or email ktamburrino@connecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/inspirecenterfeb2027/2027-02-06/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Inspire Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270207T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270207T163000
DTSTAMP:20261030T170337Z
CREATED:20261030T170337Z
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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 every other month\, you can enjoy unique experiences all year long! February – March’s challenge is to invent a new tool that can be used for fishing! \nFor more information about this space\, please visit the Inspire Center webpage. The Inspire Center is open every weekend and 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 Tamburrino\, Family Programs Manager & Accessibility Coordinator\, at 860-236-5621 x222\, or email ktamburrino@connecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/inspirecenterfeb2027/2027-02-07/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Inspire Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270212T200000
DTSTAMP:20261030T165019Z
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SUMMARY:Family Movie Night: Toy Story
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special showing of Toy Story! Join Buzz Lightyear and Woody on their quest to find out who is truly the best and favorite toy! Then\, take home a special goody bag full of activities that explores Connecticut’s rich history of toys – including classics like Frisbees and Pez Dispensers. \nFamilies are encouraged to bring pillows and blankets and wear their comfiest footy pajamas. Free popcorn and juice boxes will be provided. Quiet toys and activities to enjoy during the movie will also be available. Doors open at 5:30\, and the movie begins at 6:00. \nThis program is FREE and great for children 12 and under. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged; space is limited! Get your free tickets now to reserve your spot. \nGET FREE TICKETS\n  \nFor information on how to request specific accommodations\, please visit our Accessibility at the Museum page. Questions? Contact Katerina Tamburrino\, Family Programs Manager & Accessibility Coordinator\, at ktamburrino@connecticutmuseum.org or 860-236-5621 x222.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/toystory/
CATEGORIES:Family Movie Night 2027,Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270312T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270312T200000
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SUMMARY:Family Movie Night: Hoppers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special showing of Hoppers! Accompany Mabel\, a persistent human disguised as a robotic beaver\, on her adventures with animals of all shapes and sizes in their fight to preserve nature. Then\, learn about some of the nature preserves and animals in Connecticut with activities in a special take-home goody bag. \nFamilies are encouraged to bring pillows and blankets and wear their comfiest footy pajamas. Free popcorn and juice boxes will be provided. Quiet toys and activities to enjoy during the movie will also be available. Doors open at 5:30\, and the movie begins at 6:00. \nThis program is FREE and great for children 12 and under. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged; space is limited! Get your free tickets now to reserve your spot. \nGET FREE TICKETS\n  \nFor information on how to request specific accommodations\, please visit our Accessibility at the Museum page. Questions? Contact Katerina Tamburrino\, Family Programs Manager & Accessibility Coordinator\, at ktamburrino@connecticutmuseum.org or 860-236-5621 x222.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/hoppers/
CATEGORIES:Family Movie Night 2027,Family Programs
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