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.

Filter by: 

Halloween Fun Kids’ Cruises

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

RiverQuest Halloween Fun Kids' Cruises Saturday, October 29 10:00 am to 11:00 am AND 11:30 am - 12:30 pm $20.00 per Adult $15.00 per Child Join us aboard RiverQuest departing from Steamboat Dock in Essex for Halloween fun! Every child […]

Essex Ed Meet the Author

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

Tuesday, November 8 1:30 pm Essex Ed's Groundhog Day Parade by Susan Cornell Meet the Author! Join us for a children’s read-aloud and book signing with Sue Cornell, the author of Essex Ed. Enjoy viewing the original artwork included in […]

29th Annual Holiday Train Show

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

29th Annual Holiday Train Show Tuesday through Sunday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Trains run daily Tuesday through Sunday Tuesday, November 22, 2022 - Sunday, February 19, 2023 The family friendly Holiday Train Show exhibit is back at the Connecticut […]

Sensory Friendly Hours at the Connecticut River Museum

November 28, 2022 10:00 am - 12:00 pm RESERVE YOUR SPACE We are committed to deepening our impact within the community. On three Mondays in 2022, days we are not open to the general public, our galleries will open from […]

Sensory Friendly Hours at the Connecticut River Museum

Saturday, January 28, 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 […]

STEAMgirls at CRM: Ming Thompson

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

Thursday, February 7, 2023 6:00 pm Connecticut River Museum’s STEAMgirls Program Featuring: Ming Thompson FREE program! RESERVE YOUR SEATZoom Link will be emailed to attendees  A virtual program to serve girls, age 10-16, interested in studying the academic areas of […]

Sensory Friendly Hours at the Connecticut River Museum

Tuesday, April 11, 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 […]

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 Learn more: https://ctseamusicfest.org. An event from The Maritime Music and Tradition Society […]

Book Now