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.
30th Annual Train Show November 21, 2023 - February 18, 2024 Do you hear the train coming? All Aboard! Don’t miss out on this New England holiday tradition. The family-friendly Train Show exhibit is back for its 30th year at […]
Steve Cryan's 31st Annual Train Show November 21, 2024 – February 16, 2025 Artist and train enthusiast Steve Cryan unveils a new model train layout every fall, signaling the holiday season at the Connecticut River Museum. Each year his intricate […]
River Ballads, Artwork by Barbara Hocker March 18 – May 18, 2025 Barbara Hocker is a Connecticut artist inspired by her practice of Tai Chi to create books and encaustic prints that capture moments and details of nature by […]
Special Exhibit Rising Waters: Flooding on the Connecticut River On view: June 5 through August 3, 2025 There have always been floods. However, with increased human activity in flood plains, the impact of the floods on people had increased. This […]
Exhibit Opening Celebration Rising Waters: Flooding on the Connecticut River Opening Party: June 5, 2025, 5pm - 7pm On view: June 5 through August 3, 2025 Join us for lite bites and beverages as we celebrate the opening of our […]
Special Exhibit Watermark: Capturing the Connecticut On view: August 15 through October 19, 2025 The exhibit and related programs will engage visitors through the work of the artists, allowing viewers to discover compelling stories about the River and connect with […]
Steve Cryan's 31st Annual Train Show November 21, 2025 – February 1, 2025 Artist and train enthusiast Steve Cryan unveils a new model train layout every fall, signaling the holiday season at the Connecticut River Museum. Each year his intricate […]
Special Exhibit The Famous Water Machine of Connecticut: How Grit, Determination, and Ingenuity Launched a New Era of Submarine Warfare On view: Now through July 12, 2026 The Connecticut River Museum is home to two Turtle submarines. One, a replica […]
Southern New England Chapter Antique and Classic Boat Society "Vintage Treasures" Saturday, July 11, 2026 9 am - 4:30 pm The Southern New England Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society's “Vintage Treasures” show is taking place at […]
Special Exhibit Rhythm of the River: Music and Memory Along the Connecticut On view: July 30, 2026 — October 11, 2026 Rhythm of the River examines the Connecticut River and its surrounding valley as an acoustic space, exploring both the […]
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