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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Sensory Friendly Hours at the Connecticut River Museum

July 25, 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 […]

Thursdays on the Dock: Local Honey

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

Local Honey Thursday, August 4, 2022 5:30-7:30 pm Thursdays on the Dock has been a shoreline staple since 2009. 13 years in and we are still the destination for waterfront music. Each Thursday evening in July and August from 5:30-7:30, […]

Conquer the Current Paddle Regatta 2022

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

Register Here! Conquer the Current 2022  Featuring the popular 9 mile race! While we appear to be over the Covid pandemic, we continue to abide by any CDC and local health authority guidelines, which currently have no restrictions.   This […]

Thursdays on the Dock: Mama Train Jazz Band

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

Mama Train Jazz Band Thursday, August 11, 2022 5:30-7:30 pm Thursdays on the Dock has been a shoreline staple since 2009. 13 years in and we are still the destination for waterfront music. Each Thursday evening in July and August […]

Cancelled Due to Illness: Thursdays on the Dock – Butter Jones

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

Cancelled Due to Illness, Thursday, August 18 Thursdays on the Dock Butter Jones Thursday, August 18, 2022 5:30 - 7:30 pm Thursdays on the Dock has been a shoreline staple since 2009. 13 years in and we are still the […]

Thursdays on the Dock: Meadows Brothers Band

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

Meadows Brothers Band Thursday, August 25, 2022 5:30-7:30 pm Thursdays on the Dock has been a shoreline staple since 2009. 13 years in and we are still the destination for waterfront music. Each Thursday evening in July and August from […]

Indigenous Connecticut River Celebration

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

Saturday, September 17 10:00 am to 4:00 pm   A Day of Stories and Song With The Nehantic and The Abenaki FREE Outdoor Event centered on Indigenous arts, traditions, stories, and language at the Connecticut River Museum. Programming Highlights Nehantic […]

Dogs on the Docks 2022

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

Sunday, October 9, 2022 1:00 - 3:00 pm The waterfront lawn of the Connecticut River Museum “goes to the dogs” with the Dogs On The Dock parade and competition. Dog owners and dog lovers alike are invited to attend rain […]

Lighthouse Cruise to Old Saybrook

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

RiverQuest River Cruise Lighthouses in Old Saybrook Monday, October 10 10:00 am to 12:00pm $45.00 All guests Join us aboard RiverQuest departing from Steamboat Dock in Essex for a relaxing cruise down the Connecticut River to view the Inner and […]

Sunset Foliage Cruise

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

RiverQuest Sunset Foliage Cruise Sunday, October 23 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm $36.00 Members $40.00 Non-Members Join us aboard RiverQuest departing from Steamboat Dock in Essex for a relaxing cruise on the Connecticut River. Enjoy the vibrant colors of the […]

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