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July 2025

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Jul 19 2025
July 19

Ground Rules: 88 Coffee Company

July 19 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Pair a guided tour of our exhibition "Coffee: A Connecticut Story" with a tasting of authentic Vietnamese coffee led by 88 Coffee!

Jul 24 2025
July 24

Behind the Scenes Tour: True Crime

July 24 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Join us for a custom tour of our collections that focuses on historical true crime stories!

Jul 26 2025
July 26

Behind the Scenes Tour: True Crime

July 26 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Join us for a custom tour of our collections that focuses on historical true crime stories!

Aug 02 2025
August 2

Inspire Center – New Theme!

August 2 @ 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.

Aug 02 2025
August 2

Family Program: Beat the Heat

August 2 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Escape the heat with the beats and melodies of music! Join us for a FREE, interactive day of musical discovery through fun classes, hands-on experiences, crafts, snacks, and more.

Aug 03 2025
August 3

Inspire Center – New Theme!

August 3 @ 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.

Aug 03 2025
August 3

French Canadian Jam

August 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!

Aug 03 2025
August 3

Family Story Time

August 3 @ 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!

Aug 06 2025
August 6

Short Attention Span Literary Club

August 6 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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This month’s story is the classic “Young Goodman Brown,” by Nathaniel Hawthorne.

Aug 07 2025
August 7

Hartford Public Library Night

August 7 @ 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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Hartford Public Library (HPL) is partnering with the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History to offer an evening of FREE admission to the Museum for all Hartford residents.

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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.