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Upcoming Events

April 2025

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Apr 24 2025
April 24

Trivia Night at the Museum: Caffeine and Other Bad Habits

April 24 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

In the spirit of our newest exhibition Coffee: A Connecticut Story, we’re offering an evening of trivia questions revolving around some of our favorite bad habits. Get ready to answer questions about junk food, junk TV, and other vices.

Apr 26 2025
April 26

Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Remembering G. Fox and Co.

April 26 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Join us for a behind-the scenes tour at the Connecticut Museum to see our collection of memorabilia from Hartford’s most iconic department store.

Apr 27 2025
April 27

SOLD OUT! Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Remembering G. Fox and Co.

April 27 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Join us for a behind-the scenes tour at the Connecticut Museum to see our collection of memorabilia from Hartford’s most iconic department store.

May 01 2025
May 1

Family Activity Kits – New Theme!

May 1 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Family Activity Kits are 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. Each kit includes crafts, hands-on activities, and images of collection items all around a specific theme. May-June's theme is "Tune into History," an exploration of music throughout history!

May 03 2025
May 3

Family Program: Glamorous Gardens

May 3 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Do you have a green thumb? No? That’s okay! Join us at the museum to make everything you need to make your garden truly one-of-a-kind – no gardening skills required! Families will paint rocks, decorate flower pots, and design their very own wind chimes to take home.

May 03 2025
May 3

French Canadian Jam

May 3 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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Get acquainted with French Canadian traditional tunes at this monthly jam session,  happening Saturday afternoons on First Free Weekends!

May 04 2025
May 4

Family Story Time

May 4 @ 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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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!

May 06 2025
May 6

Lunch and Learn – Kuang Qizhao, the Chinese, and Mark Twain

May 6 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Join us for this virtual presentation as Sam Wong and Evelyn Wong discuss the life of Kuang Qizhao, the official translator for the Chinese Educational Mission (CEM) in Hartford, Connecticut and his relationship with his neighbor, Mark Twain.

May 07 2025
May 7

Short Attention Span Literary Club

May 7 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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This month’s story is “The Seventh Man,” by Haruki Murakami.

May 10 2025
May 10

Chinese Calligraphy Workshop with Jun Lin

May 10 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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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.

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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.