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Special Exhibit: Rhythm of the River: Music and Memory Along the Connecticut

Special Exhibit Rhythm of the River: Music and Memory Along the Connecticut On view: July 30, 2026 — October 11, 2026 Rhythm of the River examines the Connecticut River and its surrounding valley as an acoustic space, exploring both the […]

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Tree Swallow Sunset Trips on Onrust & RiverQuest

Tree Swallow Sunset Trips on Onrust & RiverQuest August 21, 2026 through September 23, 2026 Join us aboard RiverQuest & Onrust as we sail to a special spot on the Connecticut River where 100’s of thousands of Tree Swallows […]

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Patriotic Paddle and Picnic

Join the Essex Land Trust and the Connecticut River Museum for an intermediate guided Canoe/Kayak paddle from Essex village to explore Historic Falls River Cove. Jeff Croyle, Essex Land Trust Vice President will lead the paddle. Participants must check-in on […]

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Featured Collection

Rhythm of the River

In this new Special Exhibit, explore the sounds that have shaped life along the water. From the splash of a paddle to the blast of a steamboat whistle, the River and its valley have always been alive with sound.

This exhibit invites you to listen in through original art, photographs, sheet music, sound recordings, and an irresistible collection of objects, such as the actual steam whistles and dinner chimes that once rang out on the luxurious steamboats carrying passengers up and down the River. Learn more here.

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The story of the Museum and River are intertwined and ongoing. Share your stories of the Museum and the River and help us celebrate 50 years!

Oral History Project: Share Your Story

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