Behind-the-Scenes Tour: The Fight for Civil Rights in Connecticut

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, Hartford

In honor of Juneteenth, we're offering you a chance to see items in our collection that document how Connecticans have worked for social justice and freedom throughout our history.

$15

SOLD OUT Bomba Workshop with Bomba de Aquí

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, Hartford

Bomba de Aquí, led by Brendaliz Cepeda and current SNEAP Mentor Saul Peñaloza, will be teaching a free, family friendly workshop on Bomba Drumming and Dance.

Free

Family Program: Birthday Bash

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, Hartford

Celebrate the Museum's 200th birthday with a party full of crafts, games, treats, and the launch of our brand new children's book, The Key to Adventure! Inspired by items from the...

Free

Family Activity Kits – New Theme!

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.

Free

Short Attention Span Literary Club

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, Hartford

This month’s story is the “White Trash Primer,” by Lacy M. Johnson.

Free

French Canadian Jam

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

Get acquainted with French Canadian traditional tunes at this monthly jam session,  happening Saturday afternoons on First Free Weekends!

Free

Family Story Time

Join us for family story time at the Museum! Cozy up with beanbags and enjoy a reading of a book all about creativity and innovation. Then, families will be challenged to embrace their own inventive spirit by getting crafty in the Inspire Center!

Family Program: Let’s Go on a Picnic!

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!

Free

Craft Workshop: Create A Travel Journal

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, Hartford

Join us to make an accordion-style travel journal! Suitable for beginners; all materials included!

$30

Coffee: A Connecticut Story Exhibit Tour

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, Hartford

Join a museum educator for a guided tour of our newest exhibition, Coffee: A Connecticut Story.  

Free

Family Program: Mysterious Materials

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.

Free

Ground Rules: 88 Coffee Company

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, Hartford

Pair a guided tour of our exhibition "Coffee: A Connecticut Story" with a tasting of authentic Vietnamese coffee led by 88 Coffee!

$12