Short Attention Span Literary Club

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, Hartford

This month’s story is “Old Flaming Youth,” by Jean Stafford.

Free

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. June’s challenge is to create a decoration to help the Museum celebrate its 200th birthday!

Family Program: Summer Fun

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!

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

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. June’s challenge is to create a decoration to help the Museum celebrate its 200th birthday!

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 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!

Made To Last: 18th Century Furniture With Bob Van Dyke

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

Join us to learn from Connecticut woodworker Bob Van Dyke about ornamentation in Federal-period furniture. You'll see examples from our collection and Bob will demonstrate techniques!

$15

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

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