• Waterways of the Connecticut River Valley

    Waterways of the Connecticut River Valley August 29 - October 8, 2023 Plein air paintings of the Connecticut River Valley by Jerry Weiss For nearly thirty years, Jerry Weiss has recorded the dynamic landscape of the Connecticut River Valley. Since […]

  • 30th Annual Train Show

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

    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

    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

    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 […]

  • Rising Waters: Flooding on the Connecticut River

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

    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: Rising Waters: Flooding on the Connecticut River

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

    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 […]

  • Watermark: Capturing the Connecticut

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

    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 32nd Annual Train Show

    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 […]

  • The Famous Water Machine of Connecticut

    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 […]

  • Vintage Treasures – SNEC Antique & Classic Boat Show 2026

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

    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 […]