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 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 […]

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 […]

2024 Winter Wildlife Eagle Cruises on RiverQuest

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

Experience the beauty and solitude of the lower Connecticut River during this wonderful time of year! It is so different than it is any other time of the year. There are no other vessels on the water, and with no […]

$45.00

Connecticut River Partial Eclipse Cruise

Take in the partial solar eclipse on the Connecticut River on a 2-hour cruise from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. View this rare event from the open decks of RiverQuest as we cruise along the lower Connecticut River. We will provide […]

$45.00

RiverQuest Osprey/Eagle Cruise

Saturday, April 20 Sunday, April 21 Wednesday, April 24 Saturday, April 27 Sunday, April 28 RiverQuest departs from the Connecticut River Museum for early spring cruises. Ticket holders enjoy the river and its wildlife from the water, as well as […]

Earth Day Cruise

RiverQuest River Cruise Earth Day Cruise Saturday, April 20 3:00 to 4:30pm   $20: Members $25: Non-members RESERVE YOUR SPACE A special 90-minute cruise in celebration of Earth Day Join us on a special cruise featuring former Connecticut Department of […]

RiverQuest Spring Foliage Sunset Cruise

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 at daytime or twilight. See […]

$36 – $40

Mother’s Day Cruises

Spend some quality time with Mom! On this special day, MOM IS HALF PRICE! On these cruises you can share the nature and history of the lower Connecticut River and see the beautiful Spring Foliage with your family! Let Mom […]

RiverQuest – Selden Island Hike

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 3 guided hikes of your choosing. Pack a lunch […]

$75 – $85
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