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.

Filter by: 

Events Search and Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

Today

River Tales: Steamboat School

River Tales: Steamboat School  11:00 – 12:00 pm Child + Adult Members: $5.00 Child + Adult Non-Members: $8.00 >> Click here to reserve your spot! Swing by the Connecticut River Museum for a fun and educational kids’ program! A program […]

Homeschool Program: Eagle Watch 2

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

The February class sold out, so we've added a second date!  Eagle Watch 2! March 7, 2024   10:00am – 12:00pm Get out on the River with a ride on RiverQuest. – this two-hour cruise along the lower Connecticut River will offer opportunities […]

Homeschool Program: Women’s History Month

  Women’s History Month 10:00am – 12:00pm Celebrate Women’s History Month by learning about the women who made their mark on the Connecticut River! Pharmacists, doctors, dressmakers, and architects are just a few of the many professions women had beginning […]

River Tales: On Eagle Cove

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

River Tales: On Eagle Cove  11:00 – 12:00 pm Child + Adult Members: $5.00 Child + Adult Non-Members: $8.00   >> Click here to reserve your spot! It’s prime eagle-spotting season along the Connecticut River and Winter Wildlife cruises are […]

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 […]

Connecticut River Partial Eclipse Cruise

Take in the partial solar eclipse on the Connecticut River on a 2-hour cruise from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. View this rare event from the open decks of RiverQuest as we cruise along the lower Connecticut River. We will provide […]

$45.00

River Tales: I Talk Like a River 

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

River Tales: I Talk Like a River  11:00 – 12:00 pm Child + Adult Members: $5.00 Child + Adult Non-Members: $8.00 >> Click here to reserve your spot! Spring is in the air, and flowers are blooming! As we enjoy […]

Homeschool Program: INVADERS! Invasive Species

INVADERS! Invasive Species 10:00am – 12:00pm Our ecosystems are under attack! When non-native plants and animals are introduced to new places, they have the potential to spread unchecked and inflict enormous damage. Learn about some of the invasive species affecting […]

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 […]

Book Now