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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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 […]

As of 1:30 pm 12/12/19 Online Bidding is Closed. Wreaths of the River Valley

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

As of 1:30 pm 12/12/19 Online Bidding is Closed. You may continue bidding this evening at our Mistletoe & Martinis event. Bid for Wreaths: Tuesday, December 3 - Thursday, December 12, 2019 Area businesses, organizations, and families have generously donated […]

Mistletoe & Martinis

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

Thursday, December 12 6 - 9 pm We are excited to announce our newest holiday fundraiser, Mistletoe & Martinis; a reimagining of our Fall Feast fundraiser. Join us Thursday, December 12 from 6 - 9 pm. This festive celebration at […]

Volunteer for Midwinter Bald Eagle Survey

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

Volunteer for Midwinter Bald Eagle Survey Registration Required This is the time of year to spot many Bald Eagles on the lower Connecticut River.  As our national symbol with an amazing conservation story, we celebrate the re-population and continued protection […]

Privateer Bash!

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

Privateer Bash! Saturday, February 29, 2020 6:30 - 10:00 pm Avast! Don’t miss the Swashbuckling Party at the Connecticut River Museum “Arr” you in? Come down and show us your swagger on Saturday, February 29, 2020 from 6:30 – 10:00 […]

Mini Wooden Oar Craft – SOLD OUT!

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

SOLD OUT! Mini Wooden Oar Craft Wednesday, June 24, 2020 1:00 - 2:00 pm FREE Event PARENT/GUARDIAN MUST BE PRESENT Bring your friends and family down to our lawn on Wednesday, June 24, from 1:00-2:00 pm for Children’s Oar Decorating […]

FREE

Friendship Bracelet Weaving Craft

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

Friendship Bracelet Weaving Craft Wednesday, July 1 11:00 am - 12:00 pm FREE Event PARENT/GUARDIAN MUST BE PRESENT Did you know that weaving is widely considered one of the oldest surviving crafts in the world, dating back more than 12,000 […]

FREE

AT CAPACITY FOR THIS SHOW. Thursdays on the Dock – Small Pond All Stars

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

Thursdays on the Dock Small Pond All Stars Thursday, July 16, 2020 5:30 - 7:30 pm We are at CAPACITY  for this show. Please feel free to stop by and see if there are any last minute openings! In order […]

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