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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Bid for Wreaths! Wreaths of the River Valley Auction 2020

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

Bid for Wreaths: Tuesday, December 1 - Thursday, December 10 Browse and Bid For Your Holiday Wreath Here! Connecticut River Museum collected wreaths for our second annual Wreaths of the River Valley auction from area businesses, organizations, and families! Don't […]

Virtual Mistletoe & Martinis Celebration 2020

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

Virtual Fundraiser Thursday, December 10, 2020   Welcome to Virtual Mistletoe & Martinis! This festive online celebration features a "how-to" make our signature martini, a fabulous meal from Carlson's Landing, Becker's Red Box raffle, Wreaths of the River Valley auction […]

RiverFare 2021

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

SOLD OUT! Thursday, June 3, 2021 $75 Individual Ticket $150 Patron ticket Can't make it to RiverFare, but want to bid on our awesome items? Place a bid by clicking on this link: Click Here to Bid. Pre-Bidding is open […]

Wreaths of the River Valley 2021 Auction

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

Wreath auction runs from Wednesday, December 1 - Thursday, December 9 Bidding is open now! Use the QR code, click on the link, or come to the museum to see the wreaths in person. Donated wreaths from area businesses, organizations, […]

Mistletoe & Martinis 2021

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

Health and Safety Update for Mistletoe & Martinis Proof of vaccination Patrons may display proof on a smartphone or present a physical copy. Mask Policy Masks are required at all times while inside the River Museum, regardless of vaccination status, […]

Rives Potts at the Brenda Milkofsky Curatorial Fund Dinner

Old Lyme Country Club 40 McCurdy Road, Old Lyme, CT, United States

Thursday, April 21, 2022 Old Lyme Country Club 40 McCurdy Road, Old Lyme 5:30 p.m. $100 per person Please reserve your seat no later than April 14 RESERVE YOUR SEAT A. Rives Potts Speaker for Curatorial Fund Dinner Legendary yachtsman […]

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RiverFare 2022

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

Online Ticket Sales Have Closed. Walk-Ins Welcome! Thursday, June 2, 2022 Kickoff summer at Connecticut River Museum’s annual RiverFare gourmet food and drink tasting event on the Museum’s riverfront lawn. Local caterers and restaurants provide delicious samples of their culinary […]

RiverFare 2023

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

Purchase your tickets for RiverFare 2023! You don't want to miss this fantastic evening!   More Information and purchase tickets >>

Brenda Milkofsky Curatorial Fund Dinner

Old Lyme Country Club 40 McCurdy Road, Old Lyme, CT, United States

SOLD OUT! Thursday, October 12, 2023 Old Lyme Country Club 40 McCurdy Road, Old Lyme 6:00 p.m. Please join us as we kickoff the Connecticut River Museum's 50th Anniversary at the Brenda Milkofsky Curatorial Dinner on October 12, 2023! Delight […]

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