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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Colonial Survival Camp

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

July 15 - 19 (ages 6-8) Travel back in time and discover what life was like on a colonial farm. Build a timber frame structure, learn to weave, cook on an open hearth, plant a garden, play colonial games and […]

Return to Colonial Life Camp

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

July 15 - 19 (ages 9 - 12) Have you survived Colonial Life Camp? Are you ready to travel back to the past? Become a member of a colonial community, try your hand at farming activities, woodworking projects, a school […]

Digging Into the Past Camp

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

July 22 - 26 (ages 9- 12) What treasures lie buried beneath us? What clues do they reveal about the past? This week we learn about the science of archaeology as we discover the history of the River Valley. Learn […]

River Rangers Camp

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

August 12 - 16 (ages 9 - 12) Exploration and adventure await when you join the River Rangers and challenge yourself to find out all you can about the River. Spend each day in coves, on islands and on the […]

December Vacation Day Mini Camp

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

December Vacation Day Mini Camp 2022 Thursday, December 29 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Ages 6 and up   Members: $8.00 Non Members: $10.00 Register Here! Schedule: Thursday, December 29, 2022 Steam Trains! I-Spy activity and Train craft. Important Information: […]

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 […]

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