Adult Programs

New exhibition, "Rebellious" opens April 23! Join us for the opening reception at 5:30 pm. Get free tickets on our Upcoming Events page.

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The Connecticut Museum for Adults

The Connecticut Museum of Culture and History offers fun, thought-provoking museum tours that make great outings for senior groups, social clubs, bus tours, other historical societies, or family groups.

Adult Group Tours

Guided tours last 45–60 minutes, and advanced reservations are required. Adult group tours are available Monday–Saturday with reservations.

Please call (860) 236-5621 x232 or email us to book your tour or for more information.

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Adult Traveling Programs

Bring entertaining and engaging history to your library, senior center, retirement community or club with a CMCH Traveling program. See our current presentations.

Please call (860) 236-5621 x232 or email us to book your tour or for more information.

The Citizenship Project

The CMCH has partnered with The New-York Historical Society to offer free citizenship classes for green card holders preparing for the naturalization interview. The classes prepare green card holders to take the civics test portion of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) naturalization interview.

This free course covers all 100 questions from the USCIS Civics test. Participants will learn about American government and history using objects, paintings, and documents from the CMCH and The New-York Historical Society collections.

Classes are taught in English and are recommended for intermediate level English Language Learners.

Each course runs for 6 weeks and meets twice per week, for a total of 12 class meetings. Classes are taught online using Zoom.

Go to our Citizenship Project page to learn more and to see when our next sessions will be offered.

For more information, email [email protected].

Are you curious about the USCIS Civics test? Click here to take a practice version.

Upcoming Adult Programs

Apr 25 2026

April 25

Calligraphy that Inspired a Nation: Learn to Write like America’s Founders

April 25 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Who was the calligrapher that wrote the Declaration of Independence? How did they write during the American Revolution? What tools did they use? What lettering style? Can I write like they did? We will explore these questions and more in this hands-on 90-minute program with calligrapher Debby Reelitz. Participants will get the opportunity to write in script, use a dip nib and ink, and scribe a line from the Declaration of Independence. Debby Reelitz is…

May 27 2026

May 27

Member Event – Behind the Scenes: The American Revolution

May 27 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Members, join us for a rare opportunity to experience the American Revolution through highlights from the our American Revolution collection. Guided by a Museum Educator, delve into the stories behind these objects, and learn more about Connecticut's role in the founding of the United States. During this exclusive visit, enjoy refreshments and socialize with fellow history buffs. Space is limited! Get free tickets to reserve your spot: This event is FREE and open to Members…

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Location

One Elizabeth Street
Hartford CT, 06105

860.236.5621

Museum Hours:

Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm, Thursday until 8 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

Research Center Hours:

Tuesday-Saturday 12 pm - 5 pm, Thursday until 8 pm
Always by appointment only.