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. June’s challenge is to create a decoration to help the Museum celebrate its 200th birthday!
Get ready for summer with games and crafts at the Connecticut Museum! Decorate your own visors, make sand art, go "fishing," and play some classic lawn games like corn hole and ring toss!
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. June’s challenge is to create a decoration to help the Museum celebrate its 200th birthday!
Family Activity Kits are free take-home resources for families to enjoy, bringing history and fun together in the comfort of your own home! Please Note: This is not an on-site program.
oin us at the Museum for a day all about summertime picnics! Make a paper bag picnic basket, weave a miniature picnic blanket, and enjoy your very own pretend picnic complete with toy food and classic summertime games!
Have you ever heard of a wooden nickel? Or decorations made of hair? Look closely at images of everyday objects and challenge yourself to uncover what wacky materials were used to create them! Then, see how many common objects you can create using a variety of unconventional and seemingly bizarre items.
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.
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.
Family Activity Kits are free take-home resources for families to enjoy, bringing history and fun together in the comfort of your own home! Please Note: This is not an on-site program.
Calling all builders! Explore how cities have grown over time, work together to create a pretend city on a giant map at the Museum, and design and create your own buildings using boxes, paper bags, wooden sticks, and more.
