Upcoming Events

  • Waterways of the Connecticut River Valley

    Waterways of the Connecticut River Valley August 29 – October 8, 2023 Plein air paintings of the Connecticut River Valley by Jerry Weiss For nearly thirty years, Jerry Weiss has recorded the dynamic landscape of the Connecticut River Valley. Since […]

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  • River Tales: Crowbar: The Smartest Bird in the World

    River Tales: Crowbar: The Smartest Bird in the World  11:00 – 12:00 pm Child + Adult Members: $5.00 Child + Adult Non-Members: $8.00 >> Click here to reserve your spot! While you’re enjoying the Essex Scarecrow Contest & FestiFALL, swing […]

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  • River Cruise to the Lighthouses in Old Saybrook

    River Cruise to the Lighthouses in Old Saybrook, 10:00am to 12:00pm. Join us aboard RiverQuest for a special fall cruise. We’ll depart from Steamboat Dock in Essex for a relaxing cruise south down the Connecticut River to view the Inner […]

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Connecticut River Museum Caps

$34.00

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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Brenda Milkofsky Curatorial Fund Dinner

October 12 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Please join us as we kickoff the Connecticut River Museum’s 50th Anniversary at the Brenda Milkofsky Curatorial Dinner on October 12, 2023! Delight in an evening of surprises as Len Tantillo’s recently commissioned work is revealed for the first time. Enjoy this Dutch themed evening of cocktails, dinner and lots more. You won’t want to miss this exciting evening.

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