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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River Monsters and other Fish Tales

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

August 20, 2019 5:30 - 7:00 pm Hear Connecticut River Conservancy Executive Director Andy Fisk share his story of Connie the River Monster.  See firsthand proof of her existence and learn of other legendary fish tales. Prior to joining CRC […]

Free

Thursdays on the Dock – Longsplice!

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

Join us for Thursdays on the Dock, a series of free concerts on the Museum’s riverfront lawn. The museum’s cash bar offers beer and wine, and Porky Pete’s BBQ will be onsite with grilled fare. New England Cider Company is […]

Free

Thursdays on the Dock – Ramblin’ Dan Stevens

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

Thursday, August 29, 2019 5:30 - 7:30 pm Join us this week for music with Ramblin Dan Stevens, gorgeous views of the River, food with Porky Pete’s BBQ and FREE massages with Prive-Swiss Wellness. No BYOB please. Thursday’s on the […]

Free

Thursdays on the Dock – Small Pond All Stars

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

September 5, 2019 5:30 - 7:30 pm Small Pond All Stars and drinks tasting with Two Roads Brewing Since 2010, Thursday’s on the Dock have become the unofficial start to the summer weekend.  The free concert series features a different […]

Free

Moodus Noises Hike at Machimoodus

Machimoodus State Park 128 Leesville Road, Moodus, CT, United States

Saturday, September 7, 2019 9:00 am Join Connecticut River Museum Coordinator of Education and Naturalist, Steve Sarnoski and town resident Alison Guiness for a hike at Machimoodus State Park. Visit the areas where the famed Moodus Noises have originated and […]

Myths & Legends of the Connecticut River Valley – A Symposium

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

Saturday, September 21, 2019 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Registration Cost $35, Student Rate $25 Optional Onrust Sail, additional $30   A Symposium at the Connecticut River Museum, 67 Main Street, Essex, CT 06426 8:30 – 9:00 am Registration/Sign In […]

Source to Sea Cleanup

Saturday, September 28, 2019 2:00 pm We are participating in the 23rd Annual Source to Sea Cleanup! The Source to Sea Cleanup is an annual trash cleanup of the Connecticut River system – rivers, streams, parks, boat launches, trails and […]

Dogs on the Docks

Sunday, October 13, 2019 1:00 - 3:00 pm The waterfront lawn of the Connecticut River Museum will once again be “going to the dogs” with the commencement of the 15th Annual “Dogs On The Dock” parade and competition. Dog owners […]

$10 – $15

Celestial Navigation with Roy Kilgard

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

Celestial Navigation with Roy Kilgard Tuesday, November 5th 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Free Event Please pre-register here: Event Registration Join Roy E. Kilgard, Wesleyan University Associate Professor of the Practice in Astronomy, on a celestial navigation journey beginning in England […]

Accepting Donations! Wreaths of the River Valley Auction

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

Donations: Friday, November 22 - Wednesday, November 27 Bid for Wreaths: Monday, December 2 - Thursday, December 12   Collecting donated handmade wreaths for the Wreaths of the River Valley auction from area businesses, organizations, and families! Click here for […]

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