Connecticut River Museum | History and Nature on New England's Great River

We are OPEN! Hours are Tuesday through Sunday from 10 am - 5 pm. Check our calendar for upcoming events and activities.

Upcoming Events

Onrust River Cruises

Sail on the Onrust from June 20 through Mid October The Connecticut River Museum hosts the Onrust, a re-creation of the vessel Adriaen Block built in 1614. Now in its fourth year on our docks, Onrust is available for public […]

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SOLD OUT – Sea Glass Tree Craft Workshop

SOLD OUT! Sea Glass Tree Craft Wednesday, July 8 5:30-7:30 pm • Ages 12+ Create a beautiful 10” Sea Glass Tree while enjoying the stunning view on the river bank in Essex. The tree is made from a cone shaped […]

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Thursdays on the Dock – Small Pond All Stars

Thursdays on the Dock Small Pond All Stars Thursday, July 16, 2020 5:30 – 7:30 pm In order to maintain best social distance practices, we will limit the number attending our Thursday On The Dock performances. If you would like […]

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Featured Collection

Dauntless New Acquisition at the Connecticut River Museum

The Connecticut River Museum recently purchased a painting of the famous 1887
Ocean Yacht race between the Coronet and Dauntless painted by famed maritime artist
Antonio Jacobsen. The race is well known in yachting lore – a private $10,000 contest
between two wealthy members of the New York Yacht Club.

The Schooner Yachts Dauntless and Coronet will soon be on display at the Museum.
The painting was purchased through funds from the Brenda Milkofsky Curatorial Trust.

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Connecticut River Museum Caps

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100% cotton, six-panel washed pigment-dyed cap featuring tuck-away leather strap with antique brass buckle. Mesh lining. CRM Logo embroidered on front with Connecticut River Museum embroidered on back.

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