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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Finding the First Americans

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

July 8th-12th (ages 9- 12) Learn how to make a dugout canoe, cook on the open fire, make a wigwam model, learn about different ways to catch and find your food, create pottery and other containers, plant a 3 sisters […]

Vintage Treasures – Antique & Classic Boat Show

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

The Southern New England Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society holds their 35th annual “Vintage Treasures” show at the Connecticut River Museum on Saturday, July 13th! A must see for any fans of classic boats and cars. Free […]

Deep River Cemetery Tour

Fountain Hill Cemetery 57 High Street, Deep River, CT, United States

Free to Members of Deep River Historical Society and CRM members Fountain Hill Cemetery 57 High Street Deep River, CT 06417 Join Connecticut River Museum Curator Amy Trout and Deep River Historical Society Curator Rhonda Forristall to explore the Fountain […]

River Monsters and other Fish Tales

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

August 20, 2019 5:30 - 7:00 pm Hear Connecticut River Conservancy Executive Director Andy Fisk share his story of Connie the River Monster.  See firsthand proof of her existence and learn of other legendary fish tales. Prior to joining CRC […]

Free

Moodus Noises Hike at Machimoodus

Machimoodus State Park 128 Leesville Road, Moodus, CT, United States

Saturday, September 7, 2019 9:00 am Join Connecticut River Museum Coordinator of Education and Naturalist, Steve Sarnoski and town resident Alison Guiness for a hike at Machimoodus State Park. Visit the areas where the famed Moodus Noises have originated and […]

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