200 years. Millions of stories.

Celebrating 200 years as the state's premier history and culture museum

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Coffee: A Connecticut Story

Exhibition on view through January 2026

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200th Anniversary Commemorative Book

Available for purchase online or in the Museum's gift shop!

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Then, Now, Next: 200 Years and Counting

Exhibition on view through April 2026

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The Key to Adventure

Original children's book created by Museum staff

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Closing @ 3 pm on Wednesday 11/26, closed Thursday 11/27 for Thanksgiving. See you on Friday!

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Inn & Tavern Signs of Connecticut

Permanent Exhibit Jan 1, 2010 - Sep 30, 2050

Making Connecticut

Permanent Exhibit Dec 1, 2010 - Sep 1, 2050
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Upcoming Events

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November Saturday

SOLD OUT! Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Remembering G. Fox and Co.

November 29 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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November Sunday

SOLD OUT! Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Remembering G. Fox and Co.

November 30 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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December Wednesday

Short Attention Span Literary Club

December 3 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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200 years, Millions of Stories: Prudence Punderson

October 14, 2025

A Recap From This Year’s Dangremond Museum Studies Interns

August 25, 2025

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July 18, 2025
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One Elizabeth Street
Hartford CT, 06105

860.236.5621

 

Museum Hours:

Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm, Thursday until 8 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

Research Center Hours:

Tuesday-Saturday 12 pm - 5 pm, Thursday until 8 pm
Always by appointment only.