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 […]

Connecticut Sea Music Festival

Town of Essex essex, CT, United States

Friday, June 9. 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Saturday, June 10. 10:00 am - 10:00 pm Sunday, June 11. 9:30 am - 6:00 pm Town of Essex, CT An event from The Maritime Music and Tradition Society Musical Performances Historical […]

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 […]

Sensory Friendly Hours at the Connecticut River Museum

Monday, July 10, 2023 10:00 am - 11:00 am RESERVE YOUR SPACE The Connecticut River Museum now hosts Sensory-Friendly Hours. Reserve your space today! Thanks to a generous grant from The Petit Family Foundation, we are able to offer sensory […]

Conquer the Current Paddle Regatta 2023

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

Register Here! Conquer the Current 2023 The Connecticut River Museum’s Sixth annual downriver paddle regatta benefits the Museum’s education programs.  This is a One Way Race, Point A to Point B. Registrants must find their own rides to/from each location. Uber […]

Sensory Friendly Hours at the Connecticut River Museum

Saturday, October 14, 2023 9:00 am - 10:00 am RESERVE YOUR SPACE The Connecticut River Museum now hosts Sensory-Friendly Hours. Reserve your space today! Thanks to a generous grant from The Petit Family Foundation, we are able to offer sensory […]

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