Current Events & Exhibits

Connecticut River Museum is well known for its wonderful and educational events and exhibitions. Please view all the upcoming happenings taking place by the Connecticut River this season.

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Selden Island Hike

The Connecticut River Museum and Connecticut Audubon EcoTravel have teamed up to offer this unique experience. We will be departing on the vessel RiverQuest at 8:00am to go to Selden Neck State Park. There will be 3 guided hikes of […]

Sensory Friendly Hours at the Connecticut River Museum

Monday, July 10, 2023 10:00 am - 11:00 am RESERVE YOUR SPACE The Connecticut River Museum now hosts Sensory-Friendly Hours. Reserve your space today! Thanks to a generous grant from The Petit Family Foundation, we are able to offer sensory […]

Conquer the Current Paddle Regatta 2023

Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

Register Here! Conquer the Current 2023 The Connecticut River Museum’s Sixth annual downriver paddle regatta benefits the Museum’s education programs.  This is a One Way Race, Point A to Point B. Registrants must find their own rides to/from each location. Uber […]

Brenda Milkofsky Curatorial Fund Dinner

Old Lyme Country Club 40 McCurdy Road, Old Lyme, CT, United States

SOLD OUT! Thursday, October 12, 2023 Old Lyme Country Club 40 McCurdy Road, Old Lyme 6:00 p.m. Please join us as we kickoff the Connecticut River Museum's 50th Anniversary at the Brenda Milkofsky Curatorial Dinner on October 12, 2023! Delight […]

Sensory Friendly Hours at the Connecticut River Museum

Saturday, October 14, 2023 9:00 am - 10:00 am RESERVE YOUR SPACE The Connecticut River Museum now hosts Sensory-Friendly Hours. Reserve your space today! Thanks to a generous grant from The Petit Family Foundation, we are able to offer sensory […]

Member Event: 30th Annual Train Show Opening

Member Event: 30th Annual Train Show Opening 4:00 – 6:00 pm   Just for Members! Celebrate the opening of the 30th anniversary of the Connecticut River Museum’s holiday Train Show with Steve Cryan! Enjoy light refreshments and be among the […]

Trees in the Rigging

Trees in the Rigging 12:00 – 5:00 pm Trees in the Rigging is back and bigger than ever! Join us at the Museum for a full day of holiday fun. Together with the Essex Historical Society and Safe Harbor Dauntless […]

Mistletoe and Martinis

Brushmill by the Waterfall 129 W Main St, Chester, United States

Mistletoe and Martinis To be held at Brushmill by the Waterfall in Chester Wednesday, December 6, 2023 6:00 – 9:00 pm   Get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with merriment and joy!   Learn more and purchase tickets HERE.

Sensory Friendly Day

Sensory Friendly Day 9:00 am – 10:00 am   The Connecticut River Museum is proud to host Sensory-Friendly Hours. Reserve your space today! Thanks to a generous grant from The Petit Family Foundation, we are able to offer sensory friendly […]

Spring Break 2024: Camp Sampler Days

Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

Spring Break Workshops: Camp Sampler April 8-12 Looking for something fun to do this spring break? Why not spend it exploring the Connecticut River? Between April 8 and 12, the Connecticut River Museum is hosting a five-day Spring Break Camp […]

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