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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! June’s challenge is to design a new way to honor the 250th anniversary of the United States. \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 ktamburrino@connecticutmuseum.org\, or call 860-236-5621 x222.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/inspirecenterjune2026/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Free First Weekend 2026,Inspire Center
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SUMMARY:Family Program: Fun at the Fair
DESCRIPTION: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 can enjoy some classic fair fun at the Museum! With inspiration from the fair exhibits and car parades at this historic event\, families can create their own agricultural displays and design a miniature wooden car. Then meet some small animals\, try out popular carnival games\, and enjoy some classic fairground snacks. \n11:30am – 1:30pm: Dazzle Day Balloon Twisters\nGet a special piece of balloon art to take home! Available for children ages 3 and up. \nThis program is FREE and great for children of all ages. This is a drop-in program; no pre-registration required. Questions? Contact Katerina Tamburrino\, Family Programs Manager & Accessibility Coordinator\, at ktamburrino@connecticutmuseum.org\, or call 860-236-5621 x222. \nThanks to Beacon Bank for their\ngenerous support of Free First Weekend. \n \n 
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/funatthefair/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Free First Weekend 2026
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SUMMARY:Inspire Center - Expanded Hours
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. \nAlthough this space is usually only open on the weekends\, the Museum is excited to offer more opportunities for fun in celebration of America250! \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/inspirecenterexpandedhours/2026-06-30/
CATEGORIES:America at 250,Inspire Center
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260702
DTSTAMP:20260515T032146
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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. July-August’s theme is “Moving Right Along to CT” an exploration of immigration throughout the history of our state. Then\, find out more about your own family’s history and make maps of the communities to which you belong. 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/activitykitsjuly2026/
CATEGORIES:Family Activity Kits 2026
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SUMMARY:Inspire Center - Expanded Hours
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. \nAlthough this space is usually only open on the weekends\, the Museum is excited to offer more opportunities for fun in celebration of America250! \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/inspirecenterexpandedhours/2026-07-01/
CATEGORIES:America at 250,Inspire Center
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SUMMARY:Inspire Center - Expanded Hours
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. \nAlthough this space is usually only open on the weekends\, the Museum is excited to offer more opportunities for fun in celebration of America250! \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/inspirecenterexpandedhours/2026-07-02/
CATEGORIES:America at 250,Inspire Center
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SUMMARY:Inspire Center - Expanded Hours
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. \nAlthough this space is usually only open on the weekends\, the Museum is excited to offer more opportunities for fun in celebration of America250! \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/inspirecenterexpandedhours/2026-07-03/
CATEGORIES:America at 250,Inspire Center
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SUMMARY:Family Fun: Celebrating America250 at the Museum
DESCRIPTION:How are you celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States? Watching fireworks? Visiting museums? Going to a family picnic? Stop by the Connecticut Museum and decorate a picture frame to showcase photos of these special memories! The fun continues in the Inspire Center\, a hands-on\, creative space for all ages. People have been using medals\, statues\, and even souvenir plates as way to honor important moments throughout history. Using inspiration from items in the Museum’s collection\, families can design a new way to celebrate their own special event. \nWhile visiting\, families can also check out our new exhibits Drawn Here: Stories of Hartford’s North End and Rebellious\, explorations of moments of change throughout Connecticut history. \nFamilies can continue the learning at home with a Family Activity Kit\, a take-home bag full of activities\, crafts\, and images of items from the museum’s collection. In celebration of America250\, these kits explore journeys of immigrant families moving to Connecticut throughout history\, celebrate individual family history\, and highlight the importance of community. \nMuseum admission and participation in the above activities are FREE. Questions? Contact Katerina Tamburrino\, Family Programs Manager & Accessibility Coordinator\, at ktamburrino@connecticutmuseum.org or call 860-236-5621 x222.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/familyfun250/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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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! August’s challenge is to invent a new way to hold things together. \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/inspirecenteraug2026/2026-08-01/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Inspire Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T163000
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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! August’s challenge is to invent a new way to hold things together. \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/inspirecenteraug2026/2026-08-02/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Inspire Center
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260902
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T195824Z
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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. September – October’s theme is “Nutty Nutmeg State Experiments\,” an exploration of some of Connecticut’s innovative creations – like toothpaste in a tube! 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/sept2026/
CATEGORIES:Family Activity Kits 2026
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