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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Spring Break 2024: Camp Sampler Days

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

Spring Break Workshops: Camp Sampler April 8-12 Looking for something fun to do this spring break? Why not spend it exploring the Connecticut River? Between April 8 and 12, the Connecticut River Museum is hosting a five-day Spring Break Camp […]

Shanties & Sails: Johnson Girls

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

Shanties & Sails: Johnson Girls Tuesday, June 4, 2024 5:30-6:30 Shanties: FREE 7:00-8:00 Onrust: $25. Sail aboard the Onrust with the performers!   A big Thank You to our Shanties & Sails sponsor Privé Swiss Wellness for their generous support! […]

RiverFare 2024

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

Save the Date! RiverFare 2024 will be back on the Museum's lawn on June 6, 2024 from 6pm - 9pm. Purchase your tickets for RiverFare 2024! You don’t want to miss this fantastic evening!   More Information and Purchase Tickets […]

Connecticut Sea Music Festival

Connecticut Sea Music Festival June 7 - 10, 2024 The Connecticut Sea Music Festival is an event put on by the Maritime Music & Tradition Society to enact its mission of preserving and encouraging maritime and traditional music through education, […]

CT Open House Day

Join us in celebrating CT Open House Day! Free Admission for the first 50 visitors.

Shanties & Sails: Marc Bernier

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

Shanties & Sails: Marc Bernier Tuesday, June 11, 2024 5:30-6:30 Shanties: FREE 7:00-8:00 Onrust: $25. Sail aboard the Onrust with the performers! A big Thank You to our Shanties & Sails sponsor Privé Swiss Wellness for their generous support! Shanties […]

Shanties & Sails: Rick Spencer & Dawn Indermuehle

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

Shanties & Sails: Rick Spencer & Dawn Indermuehle Tuesday, June 18, 2024 5:30-6:30 Shanties:  FREE 7:00-8:00 Onrust:  $25. Sail aboard the Onrust with the performers!   A big Thank You to our Shanties & Sails sponsor Privé Swiss Wellness for […]

Connecticut River Environmental Symposium

Wesleyan University

Connecticut River Environmental Symposium 09:30 am – 2:45 pm 06/23/2024 Purchase Tickets   The Connecticut River Museum is hosting an Environmental Symposium this June at Wesleyan University’s Beckham Hall Ballroom, featuring speakers and topics spanning all 410 miles of the […]

Shanties & Sails: Littlefield and Morneault

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

Shanties & Sails: Littlefield and Morneault Tuesday, June 25, 2024 5:30-6:30 Shanties:  FREE 7:00-8:00 Onrust:  $25. Sail aboard the Onrust with the performers!   A big Thank You to our Shanties & Sails sponsor Privé Swiss Wellness for their generous […]

Independence Day Boat Parade

Independence Day Boat Parade July 4th, 2024 12pm - 3pm   Join the Connecticut River Museum this Independence Day for an afternoon of excitement, learning and fun! Together with the Essex Corinthian Yacht Club, we are excited to host our […]

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