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December 2024

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Dec 21 2024
December 21

Cocoa and Crafts: The Coffeemonsters Book

December 21 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Did you know coffee stains can be used to make silly monsters? Sip hot cocoa and munch on treats while enjoying a reading of The Coffeemonsters Book, written by Stefan Kunhigk. Then, families will make their own book of coffee-stain monsters and short stories.

Dec 24 2024
December 24

Inspire Center

December 24 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
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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. 

Dec 26 2024
December 26

Inspire Center

December 26 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
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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. 

Dec 27 2024
December 27

Inspire Center

December 27 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
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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. 

Dec 28 2024
December 28

Inspire Center

December 28 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
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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. 

Dec 28 2024
December 28

Cocoa and Crafts: The Coffeemonsters Book

December 28 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Did you know coffee stains can be used to make silly monsters? Or that these monsters each have their own backstories and adventures? Visit the Museum for a reading of short stories from The Coffeemonsters Book, written by Stefan Kunhigk, while sipping hot cocoa (coffee for the adults!) and munching on treats. Then, families will make their own book of coffee-stain monsters and short stories.

Dec 29 2024
December 29

Inspire Center

December 29 @ 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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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. 

Dec 29 2024
December 29

Cocoa and Crafts: I am We: A Book of Community

December 29 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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What communities do you belong to? What are some things we can do as part of a community to make positive change? Visit the Museum for a reading of "I am We: A Story of Community," written by Susan Verde, while sipping hot cocoa and munching on treats! Then, families will make their own community-inspired art project.

Dec 31 2024
December 31

Inspire Center

December 31 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
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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. 

Jan 02 2025
January 2, 2025

Inspire Center

January 2, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
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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. 

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Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

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Tuesday-Saturday 12 pm - 5 pm, Thursday until 8 pm
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