Summer Concert Series: Dexter’s Lab

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT

Join us for a special outdoor concert celebration for Juneteenth, featuring music from Dexter's Lab and an original presentation from Hartford artist Jedda Williams! This concert will take place on...

Mental Health in the LGBTQ+ Community

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, Hartford, CT

In this panel discussion, practitioners and community advocates will talk about the challenges that face the LGBTQ+ community in accessing mental health care, including the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Virtual Conversation: Dementia-Friendly Museums

Virtual

In this two-part series of virtual conversations, CMCH and partners will explore how museums and cultural institutions can better serve people living with dementia.

Raise a Glass! Trivia Night

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, Hartford

Hartford's got Hamilton fever: To celebrate, we're co-hosting a trivia night with The Bushnell at the museum! Trivia topics include pop culture, history, and, of course, all things Hamilton.

Grab and Go Bags: Whale of a State

Ahoy mateys! It’s time to set sail! Children will discover what it was like to be a sailor on a whaling expedition in the 18th century. Please note, there is no on-site family program; these bags are designed for families to complete at home.

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Free First Saturday

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT

Free admission to the museum galleries all day. Please note that free admission does not include the Waterman Research Center.

French Canadian Jam

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT

Get acquainted with French Canadian traditional tunes at this monthly jam session at the CMCH. New players and new listeners are always welcome! If you would like to join in,...

Free

Short Attention Span Literary Club

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT

Join us the first Wednesday of every month for conversation about a short story. This week’s selection is “The School" by Donald Barthelme.

Family Adventure Days: Timeless Toys

Explore childhood throughout the decades! Families will watch historic toy commercials, play with Legos, paint a frisbee, and make their own silly putty!

Virtual Conversation: Dementia-Friendly Museums

Virtual

In this two-part series of virtual conversations, CMCH and partners will explore how museums and cultural institutions can better serve people living with dementia.

Family Adventure Days: Timeless Toys

Explore childhood throughout the decades! Families will watch historic toy commercials, play with Legos, paint a frisbee, and make their own silly putty!