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.
Spring Break Workshops: Camp Sampler April 8-12 Looking for something fun to do this spring break? Why not spend it exploring the Connecticut River? Between April 8 and 12, the Connecticut River Museum is hosting a five-day Spring Break Camp […]
INVADERS! Invasive Species 10:00am – 12:00pm Our ecosystems are under attack! When non-native plants and animals are introduced to new places, they have the potential to spread unchecked and inflict enormous damage. Learn about some of the invasive species affecting […]
OCTOBER: Fall Onrust Voyage—Thursday 10.10.24 Step aboard and travel in time–all the way back to 1614, when Dutch explorer Adrien Block sailed up the Connecticut River. Learn the ins and outs of historic sailing ships and find your sea legs […]
NOVEMBER: Navigation, Charts & Maps—Thursday 11.14.24 Imagine being out in the middle of an endless ocean with no land in sight. How would you find your way? It's a good thing you have your tools and chart! Alongside one of […]
DECEMBER: Steam Power & Train Show—Thursday 12.12.24 What makes a steam engine go? Explore steam technology and craft a simple machine based on objects in the Museum. We’ll visit the Annual Train Show, a fully operational 26-foot train layout, for […]
JANUARY: Winter Games & Cozy Crafts—1.9.25 BRRR! When it gets cold, the Connecticut River freezes, which causes all sorts of challenges, from transportation to day-to-day life and, most importantly…boredom. Learn how people along the River entertained themselves during the coldest […]
FEBRUARY: Eagle Watch 1 & Eagle Watch 2—Thursdays 2.13.25 & 2.20.25 Get out on the River with a ride on RiverQuest. This two-hour cruise along the lower Connecticut River will offer opportunities to observe birds during the nesting season. Search […]
MARCH: Be a Curator for a Day—Thursday 3.13.25 Museum Curators have a big job! They take care of the Museum’s most precious objects and are responsible for researching and planning exhibits. But what exactly does a curator do in a […]
MAY: Onrust Voyage—Wednesday 5.14.25 Step aboard and travel in time–all the way back to 1614, when Dutch explorer Adrien Block sailed up the Connecticut River. Learn the ins and outs of historic sailing ships and find your sea legs (or […]
APRIL: Little Universes—Thursday 4.10.25 It’s easy to see the birds and fish that call the Connecticut River home, but that’s a fraction of the life supported by the River. There’s a whole universe of teeny-tiny creatures that are too small […]
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