Family Program: Valentines for Kids

Happy Valentine's Day! Using historic valentines from the Museum's collections as inspiration, create one-of-a-kind cards to give to your loved ones!

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Inspire Center – New Theme!

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. With objects and themes changing monthly, you can enjoy unique experiences all year long! February’s challenge is to design a new way to magnify an object's appearance!

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Family Story Time

Join us for a special family story time! Surrounded by books in the exhibit Connecticut's Bookshelf, families will cozy up in beanbags, listen to a story, and then do some crafts! With a new story each time, families can discover the many stories brought to life by Connecticut authors and illustrators.

Family Movie Night: The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part

Can't get enough of Legos? Neither can we! Join us as we continue the fun from last year's movie night with a special showing of "The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part." Never seen the first one? No problem! Anyone can have fun following these Connecticut-made toys on another wild, silly adventure through the universe!

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Family Story Time

Join us for a special family story time! Surrounded by books in the exhibit Connecticut's Bookshelf, families will cozy up in beanbags, listen to a story, and then do some crafts! With a new story each time, families can discover the many stories brought to life by Connecticut authors and illustrators.

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Inspire Center – New Theme!

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. With objects and themes changing monthly, you can enjoy unique experiences all year long! March’s challenge is to invent a new art-making tool!

Family Program: Fun with Fiction

Celebrate Read Across America at the Museum! Enjoy a reading of The Gold Bowl, written by Connecticut author Valerie Bolling. Hear about all the fun a little girl has with her pets, and then make a special gift for your own furry friend!

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Inspire Center – New Theme!

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. With objects and themes changing monthly, you can enjoy unique experiences all year long! March’s challenge is to invent a new art-making tool!

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Family Story Time

Join us for a special family story time! Surrounded by books in the exhibit Connecticut's Bookshelf, families will cozy up in beanbags, listen to a story, and then do some crafts! With a new story each time, families can discover the many stories brought to life by Connecticut authors and illustrators.

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Family Story Time

Join us for a special family story time! Surrounded by books in the exhibit Connecticut's Bookshelf, families will cozy up in beanbags, listen to a story, and then do some crafts! With a new story each time, families can discover the many stories brought to life by Connecticut authors and illustrators.

Family Movie Night: Ferdinand

Did you know that the children's book "The Story of Ferdinand" features drawings by Connecticut illustrator Robert Lawson? Or that this book served as inspiration for a popular children's movie? Join us for a special showing of "Ferdinand," a story of how a gentle, flower-loving bull finds himself wrapped up in many misadventures after refusing to compete in bullfighting. Families are encouraged to bring pillows and blankets and wear their comfiest footy pajamas! Free popcorn and juice boxes will be provided.

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