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.
Join us aboard RiverQuest or Onrust and take a relaxing evening trip on the lower Connecticut River. This will be a journey to no where, timed so that, weather permitting, we will see the full moon rise. Observe how beautiful […]
Join us aboard RiverQuest & Onrust as we sail to a special spot on the Connecticut River where 100’s of thousands of Tree Swallows gather. After spending the day miles away, the swallows return each night to sleep in the […]
NEW DATE ADDED: Don't miss the final Winter Wildlife Eagle Cruise of the season on Saturday, March 28th! Experience the beauty and solitude of the lower Connecticut River during this wonderful time of year! It is so different than it […]
RiverQuest Earth Day Cruise Saturday, April 18, 2026 3 – 4:30 pm Members: $20 Non-members: $25 PURCHASE TICKETS HERE Join us on RiverQuest for a special Earth Day cruise. Joe Attwater, Conservation & Education Coordinator, RTP Estuary Center Joe holds a […]
The Connecticut River Museum is excited to offer this unique experience. We will be departing on the vessel RiverQuest at 8:00am to go to Selden Neck State Park. There will be guided hikes of your choosing. Pack a lunch in […]
Take a relaxing 2 hour cruise to enjoy the Spring Foliage and evening views on the lower Connecticut River. We will see the pastel hues of the spring foliage and the beauty of the river. See local wildlife and various […]
Concert Underway aboard RiverQuest with Ben Cosgrove Thursday, June 4, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Join us aboard RiverQuest for a performance by our new Artist In-Residence, Ben Cosgrove! Ben Cosgrove is a traveling composer-performer whose music reflects his interest in environment, […]
RiverQuest Kid's Cruise Saturday, July 25, 2026 10 a.m. — 11 a.m. On select Saturday mornings at 10 a.m., we offer a special cruise, designed for young children and their parents, grandparents, etc., aboard RiverQuest. On this cruise, we will […]
RiverQuest Full Moon Cruise Wednesday, September 29, 2026 7 p.m. — 9 p.m. Join us aboard RiverQuest and take a relaxing evening trip on the lower Connecticut River. This will be a journey to no where, timed so that, weather […]
RiverQuest Kid's Cruise Saturday, August 8, 2026 10 a.m. — 11 a.m. On select Saturday mornings at 10 a.m., we offer a special cruise, designed for young children and their parents, grandparents, etc., aboard RiverQuest. On this cruise, we will […]
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