Inspire Center – Open Weekends!

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! March's challenge is to create a new way to teach the alphabet!
Free First Weekend
March 1 and 2 are Free First Weekend at the Museum! That means free admission for all ages, all day long, to our Museum galleries and the Inspire Center. Explore our newest exhibition, Coffee: A Connecticut Story, or Wide Awakes: Campaigning for Lincoln. Families, don’t forget to join us at Saturday’s free family program, "Mug-nificent Masterpieces” at 11 am, and Sunday's “Family Story Time” at 3 pm. Free First Weekend falls on the first full weekend…
Family Program: Mug-nificent Masterpieces

Espresso yourself with coffee art! Families will make one-of-a-kind coffee mugs, try their hand at cappuccino-inspired foam art, and design collages using a variety of coffee materials. For inspiration, families can explore the exhibit "Coffee: A Connecticut Story."
French Canadian Jam

Get acquainted with French Canadian traditional tunes at this monthly jam session, happening Saturday afternoons on First Free Weekends!
Free First Weekend
March 1 and 2 are Free First Weekend at the Museum! That means free admission for all ages, all day long, to our Museum galleries and the Inspire Center. Explore our newest exhibition, Coffee: A Connecticut Story, or Wide Awakes: Campaigning for Lincoln. Families, don’t forget to join us at Saturday’s free family program, "Mug-nificent Masterpieces” at 11 am, and Sunday's “Family Story Time” at 3 pm. Free First Weekend falls on the first full weekend…
Inspire Center – Open Weekends!

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! March's challenge is to create a new way to teach the alphabet!
Family Story Time

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!
Short Attention Span Literary Club

This month’s story is “Magic," by Katherine Anne Porter.
Coffee: A Connecticut Story Exhibit Tour
Join a museum educator for a guided tour of our newest exhibition, Coffee: A Connecticut Story.
Homeschool Day

Visit the Museum for day full of educational programs designed specifically for homeschool families! Workshops are offered throughout the day for different age groups. Pre-registration is required to participate in this program.