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Upcoming Events

July 2026

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Jul 05 2026
July 5

Drawn Here Gallery Talk

July 5 @ 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
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Join a member of our staff for an interactive, introductory experience in  our newest exhibition, Drawn Here: Stories from Hartford's North End.

Jul 05 2026
July 5

Rebellious Exhibit Tour

July 5 @ 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
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Join us on selected days this summer and fall for a guided tour of our new exhibition, Rebellious.

Jul 05 2026
July 5

Family Storytime – America at 250

July 5 @ 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 that helps us celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States.

Jul 12 2026
July 12

Drawn Here Gallery Talk

July 12 @ 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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Join a member of our staff for an interactive, introductory experience in  our newest exhibition, Drawn Here: Stories from Hartford's North End.

Jul 14 2026
July 14

Tavern Talks

July 14 @ 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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On Tuesday afternoons this summer, drop in for a gallery talk about tavern life in early Connecticut. Included with museum admission!

Jul 19 2026
July 19

Rebellious Exhibit Tour

July 19 @ 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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Join us on selected days this summer and fall for a guided tour of our new exhibition, Rebellious.

Jul 21 2026
July 21

Tavern Talks

July 21 @ 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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On Tuesday afternoons this summer, drop in for a gallery talk about tavern life in early Connecticut. Included with museum admission!

Jul 23 2026
July 23

SOLD OUT: Behind the Scenes Tour: The American Revolution

July 23 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Celebrate 250 years of American independence with this special look at Revolutionary-War-era artifacts from our collection.

Jul 28 2026
July 28

Tavern Talks

July 28 @ 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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On Tuesday afternoons this summer, drop in for a gallery talk about tavern life in early Connecticut. Included with museum admission!

Jul 30 2026
July 30

Family Craft Workshop: Fairy Tails

July 30 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
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Make your own Fairy Tail letter! Calligrapher Debby Reelitz will talk briefly about the tradition of a decorated letter and then guide you on the process of creating your very own fanciful letter wrapped around a critter!

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Hartford CT, 06105

860.236.5621

 

Museum Hours:

Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm, Thursday until 8 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

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Tuesday-Saturday 12 pm - 5 pm, Thursday until 8 pm
Always by appointment only.