Behind the Scenes Tour: Something Old, Something New

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

From colonial to modern times, how did Connecticans tie the knot? You’ll go behind the scenes into CMCH’s collections storage areas to look at clothing, photographs, and other artifacts that document 200-plus years of wedding customs and traditions.

A Year in Review: CMCH Annual Members’ Meeting

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

Attend our Annual Members' Meeting (virtual or in-person) for a look at what CMCH accomplished in 2021!

Exhibitions Opening Reception

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

We've got two new exhibitions -- "Hamilton Heroes and Villains" and "Formative: Frederick Law Olmsted in Connecticut." Come on down to the CMCH and help us celebrate!

Recurring

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

Workshop with Bao Phi: Amplify Asian American Voices

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

Bao Phi will lead a spoken word/poetry workshop for high school students. Phi is a two-time Minnesota Grand Slam champion and a National Poetry Slam finalist. He has performed on...

Free

Public Reading with Bao Phi: Amplify Asian American Voices

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

Spoken Word Artist and Writer Bao Phi will be reading from his critically acclaimed children’s books, A Different Pond (Capstone Press, 2017) and My Footprints (Capstone Press, 2019). Illustrated by...

Free

Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Black History at the CMCH

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

Celebrate Juneteenth with an exclusive look at items from our collection representing a spectrum of the Black experience in CT!

Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Black History at the CMCH

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

Celebrate Juneteenth with an exclusive look at items from our collection representing a spectrum of the Black experience in CT!