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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CRM Concerts Underway: Live Music on the River: John Spignesi

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

Sunday, August 21, 2022 4:00 - 6:00 pm $50 Members $55 Non-Members LIVE MUSIC ON THE RIVER RESERVE YOUR SEAT We've been lucky enough to have JSB on our lawn for Thursdays on the Dock. Now we are so excited […]

Lighthouse Cruise to Old Saybrook

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

RiverQuest River Cruise Lighthouses in Old Saybrook Monday, October 10 10:00 am to 12:00pm $45.00 All guests Join us aboard RiverQuest departing from Steamboat Dock in Essex for a relaxing cruise down the Connecticut River to view the Inner and […]

Sunset Foliage Cruise

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

RiverQuest Sunset Foliage Cruise Sunday, October 23 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm $36.00 Members $40.00 Non-Members Join us aboard RiverQuest departing from Steamboat Dock in Essex for a relaxing cruise on the Connecticut River. Enjoy the vibrant colors of the […]

Halloween Fun Kids’ Cruises

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

RiverQuest Halloween Fun Kids' Cruises Saturday, October 29 10:00 am to 11:00 am AND 11:30 am - 12:30 pm $20.00 per Adult $15.00 per Child Join us aboard RiverQuest departing from Steamboat Dock in Essex for Halloween fun! Every child […]

Osprey/Eagle Cruise on RiverQuest

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

Saturday, April 15, 2023 10:00 am Passenger (Ages 10+): $45 2 Hour Cruise RESERVE YOUR SPACE RiverQuest departs from its permanent home at the Connecticut River Museum for early spring cruises. Ticket holders enjoy the river and its wildlife from […]

Osprey/Eagle Cruise on RiverQuest

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

Sunday, April 16, 2023 10:00 am Passenger (Ages 10+): $45 2 Hour Cruise RESERVE YOUR SPACE RiverQuest departs from its permanent home at the Connecticut River Museum for early spring cruises. Ticket holders enjoy the river and its wildlife from […]

Earth Day Cruise With Brian Hess on RiverQuest

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

Saturday, April 22, 2023 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm All Ages: $20 2 Hour Cruise RESERVE YOUR SPACE A special 90-minute cruise in celebration of Earth Day; $20 for all ages Brian Hess, a wildlife biologist with the DEEP Wildlife […]

Osprey/Eagle Cruise on RiverQuest

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

Sunday, April 23, 2023 10:00 am Passenger (Ages 10+): $45 2 Hour Cruise RESERVE YOUR SPACE RiverQuest departs from its permanent home at the Connecticut River Museum for early spring cruises. Ticket holders enjoy the river and its wildlife from […]

CRM CARES – A Place Called Hope

May is CRM CARES month.  This year we are supporting A Place Called Hope Raptor Rehabilitation and Education Center for Birds of Prey.  A Place Called Hope is a 501 c 3 non profit organization run entirely by volunteers along […]

Selden Island Hike

The Connecticut River Museum and Connecticut Audubon EcoTravel have teamed up 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 3 guided hikes of […]

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