Inspire Center – New Theme!
The Inspire Center brings history and problem-solving together in a hands-on creative space for visitors of all ages! April's challenge is to improve the way we get around! Can you make travel more environmentally friendly?
Family Program: Spring into History!
What does the word “spring” mean to you? Families will explore a variety of spring-themed artworks from the CMCH collection and then create their own interpretation of spring!
Lunch and Learn: My Dearest Darling — Letters of Love in War Time
Join us to hear about Lisa Franco’s book, My Dearest Darling: Letters of Love in Wartime, a story of one Connecticut couple's romance and personal sacrifices during World War II.
Short Attention Span Literary Club
This month, we discuss “Araby” by James Joyce.
Stepping Forth Into the World: The Story of the Xu Brothers
Our exhibition, Journeys, tells the story of the students who participated in the Chinese Educational Mission (CEM). In this program, Henry Qu, who contributed his research and translation skills to the exhibition, will tell the story of three students, the remarkable Xu brothers. Qu will place the brothers’ story into the larger context of world history and reveal how the brothers’ lives became part of a complicated tangle of international exchange. After the First Opium…
Remembering G. Fox & Co. (SOLD OUT!)
Join us for a behind-the scenes tour at the CMCH to see our collection of memorabilia from Hartford’s most iconic department store.
Trivia at the Museum: Fun and Games!
Bring a team and compete for themed prizes while you enjoy complementary wine, soft drinks, and snacks
Speak Up Live Storytelling
Come out to the CMCH to hear storytellers tell true stories about lived experiences, led by 45-time Moth StorySLAM champion and 6-time GrandSLAM champion Matthew Dicks.