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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Connecticut River Museum Celebrates 50 Years

50th Anniversary Celebration October 12, 2023-October 12, 2024   “The most historic property on the Connecticut River.” It all started over a bowl of clam chowder at the Griswold Inn. It was 1972, and Tom Stevens—historian, former director of the […]

Exhibit Opening: Getting There: Wayfinding on the Water in the Pre-Modern Age

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

Getting There: Wayfinding on the Water in the Pre-Modern Age Exhibition Opening Celebration Thursday, April 18, 2024 4pm - 6pm Uncover history during curator-led tours, discover celestial navigation, and enjoy small bites and beverages. Plus, you'll be the first to […]

RiverQuest Osprey/Eagle Cruise

Saturday, April 20 Sunday, April 21 Wednesday, April 24 Saturday, April 27 Sunday, April 28 RiverQuest departs from the Connecticut River Museum for early spring cruises. Ticket holders enjoy the river and its wildlife from the water, as well as […]

Earth Day Cruise

RiverQuest River Cruise Earth Day Cruise Saturday, April 20 3:00 to 4:30pm   $20: Members $25: Non-members RESERVE YOUR SPACE A special 90-minute cruise in celebration of Earth Day Join us on a special cruise featuring former Connecticut Department of […]

RiverQuest Spring Foliage Sunset Cruise

Take a relaxing 2 hour cruise to enjoy the Spring Foliage and evening views on the lower Connecticut River. We will see the pastel hues of the spring foliage and the beauty of the river at daytime or twilight. See […]

$36 – $40

RiverQuest – Selden Island Hike

The Connecticut River Museum is excited 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 your choosing. Pack a lunch […]

$75 – $85

Andrew Fisk presents Generating Challenges: Hydropower on the Connecticut River

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

Live from the Boathouse! Andrew Fisk presents Generating Challenges: Hydropower on the Connecticut River 6:00 – 7:00 pm Members: FREE (please use the ticket reservation link to reserve your spot) Non-Members: $5.00   There are a total of sixteen large […]

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RiverQuest Kid’s Cruise

On select Saturday mornings  9:00am, we offer a special cruise, designed for young children and their parents, grandparents, etc., aboard RiverQuest. On this cruise, we will show young children how to use binoculars, teach them about the birds we see, […]

$10 – $20
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