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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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 […]

SOLD OUT! Thursdays on the Dock – Butter Jones

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

WE ARE AT CAPACITY FOR THIS SHOW. Thursdays on the Dock Butter Jones Thursday, July 23, 2020 5:30 - 7:30 pm WE ARE AT CAPACITY FOR THIS SHOW. In order to maintain best social distance practices, we need to limit […]

SOLD OUT! Thursdays on the Dock – Little Big Band

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

Thursdays on the Dock Little Big Band Thursday, August 6, 2020 5:30 - 7:30 pm WE ARE AT CAPACITY FOR THIS SHOW. In order to maintain best social distance practices, we need to limit the number attending our Thursday On […]

Conquer the Current Paddle Regatta 2020

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

Conquer the Current will paddle on this year, but there are some changes! For 2020 we are partnering with our friends at Surfrider's Connecticut Chapter ct.surfrider.org. In light of Covid-19, Surfrider CT made the tough decision to cancel their annual […]

Shanties & Sails: August 11 – Geoff Kaufman

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

Shanties & Sails: August 11 - Geoff Kaufman Tuesday, August 11, 2020 5:30-6:30 Shanties:  FREE 7:00-8:00 Onrust:  $25. Sail aboard the Onrust with the performers! A big Thank You shout out to our Shanties & Sails sponsor Privé Swiss Wellness for […]

SOLD OUT! Thursdays on the Dock – John Spignesi Band

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

Thursdays on the Dock John Spignesi Band Thursday, August 13, 2020 5:30 - 7:30 pm WE ARE AT CAPACITY FOR THIS SHOW. In order to maintain best social distance practices, we need to limit the number attending our Thursday On […]

Thursdays on the Dock – Meadows Brothers Band

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

Thursdays on the Dock Meadows Brothers Band Thursday, August 20, 2020 5:30 - 7:30 pm Please arrive early to ensure your spot on the lawn - Space is very limited. In order to maintain best social distance practices, we need […]

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