Chinese Calligraphy Workshop with Jun Lin
Current SNEAP Mentor and Master Calligrapher, Dr. Jun Lin, will guide participants in the art of Chinese Calligraphy. No experience needed; all skill levels welcome.
Speak Up: Birthdays
Join Speak Up for a special night of captivating storytelling in celebration of the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History’s bicentennial!
Coffee: A Connecticut Story Exhibit Tour
Join a museum educator for a guided tour of our newest exhibition, Coffee: A Connecticut Story.
The Story of Chocolate
Join author and food historian, Sarah Lohman, to track the history of chocolate from its roots as an ancient Mesoamerican beverage to an intercontinental dessert. Includes a chance to sample chocolate from local artisans!
Ground Rules: Sound Coffee
A tour through our new exhibition, Coffee: A Connecticut Story, might just make you crave a cup of joe. We’ve got a solution for this! Our new “Ground Rules” series will pair a guided tour of the exhibition with a chance to meet a local coffee professional, learn about their craft, and taste their products.
Annual Members’ Meeting
Followed by "Then, Now, Next" Exhibition Opening Reception at 6:30! Connecticut Museum Members are cordially invited to attend the 2024 Annual Meeting! This is Member exclusive meeting offers a 2024 year-in-review, and a sneak-peek of what's new in 2025, our 200th anniversary year. Refreshments will be provided. Members are invited join us afterwards for the opening reception of the new special exhibition, "Then, Now, Next: 200 Years and Counting," which explore the history and evolution…
Then, Now, Next Exhibition Opening Reception
Celebrate the opening of our upcoming exhibition, Then, Now, Next: 200 Years and Counting, which explores the 200-year legacy and evolution of the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, from its earliest foundations in 1825 to its achievements, obstacles, and future aspirations. Enjoy refreshments, hear remarks from the exhibition developers, and be among the first to witness this exhibition. This event is free and open to the public. Get free tickets to RSVP: Connecticut Museum Members are…
Lunch and Learn – The Windsor Locks Canal: Yankee Enterprise and Irish Muscle
Join us for a virtual presentation as J. Christopher Kervick discusses his compelling new book, The Windsor Locks Canal: Yankee Enterprise and Irish Muscle.
Short Attention Span Literary Club
This month’s story is “Old Flaming Youth,” by Jean Stafford.
Inspire Center – New Theme!
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. June’s challenge is to create a decoration to help the Museum celebrate its 200th birthday!