Lot of people love coffee! But where does it all come from? Visit the Museum for a reading of Slothee Wants Coffee while sipping hot cocoa (or coffee for the adults!) and munching on treats.
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What adventures can happen within museum walls? How do you unlock those adventures? Join us for a special reading of “The Key to Adventure,” the Museum’s newly published children’s book! Munch on treats, sip hot chocolate, and decorate a special key to take on endless imaginative adventures.
Visit the Museum for a day of wintry fun! Families will make holiday poppers to celebrate the new year, decorate cards for loved ones, and create a one-of-a-kind window decoration inspired by some of Connecticut’s iconic wintry window displays.
Grab your detective gear and get ready to solve a mystery! Decorate your own magnifying glass, solve clues, and search through the galleries for special objects and images.
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.
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.
Did you know coffee stains can be used to make silly monsters? Sip hot cocoa and munch on treats while enjoying a reading of The Coffeemonsters Book, written by Stefan Kunhigk. Then, families will make their own book of coffee-stain monsters and short stories.
What would you look like as a silhouette? With inspiration from historic silhouette-style artwork, families will create a framed portrait to take home! Please note, there is no on-site family program; these FREE bags are designed for families to complete at home and will be available while supplies last.
Explore the science of books! Families will experience the book-making process, from making their very own paint to designing special marbled paper!
Explore the science of books! Families will experience the book-making process, from making their very own paint to designing special marbled paper!