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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CRM Talks – Steve Taylor, Connecticut Valley Agriculture: A Continuum of Change

Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT

CRM Talks - Steve Taylor Tuesday, March 21, 2023 6:00 - 7:00 pm VIRTUAL presentation Members FREE Non-Members $5.00 RESERVE YOUR SEAT  Steve Taylor presents Connecticut Valley Agriculture: A Continuum of Change From First Nations people to European settlers to […]

STEAMgirls at CRM: Shani Mensing

Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT

Tuesday, April 4, 2023 6:00 pm Connecticut River Museum’s STEAMgirls Program Featuring: Shani Mensing FREE Program! RESERVE YOUR SEATZoom Link will be emailed to attendees  A virtual program to serve girls, age 10-16, interested in studying the academic areas of […]

Osprey/Eagle Cruise on RiverQuest

Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT

Saturday, April 15, 2023 10:00 am Passenger (Ages 10+): $45 2 Hour Cruise RESERVE YOUR SPACE RiverQuest departs from its permanent home at the Connecticut River Museum for early spring cruises. Ticket holders enjoy the river and its wildlife from […]

Osprey/Eagle Cruise on RiverQuest

Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT

Sunday, April 16, 2023 10:00 am Passenger (Ages 10+): $45 2 Hour Cruise RESERVE YOUR SPACE RiverQuest departs from its permanent home at the Connecticut River Museum for early spring cruises. Ticket holders enjoy the river and its wildlife from […]

CRM Talks – Dr. Akeia de Barros Gomes

Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT

CRM Talks - Dr. Akeia de Barros Gomes Live From the Boathouse Tuesday, April  18, 2023 6:00 - 7:00 pm Members FREE Non-Members $5.00 RESERVE YOUR SEAT  Dr. Akeia de Barros Gomes presents: Ebb and Flow: Redefining “Maritime History” through […]

Earth Day Cruise With Brian Hess on RiverQuest

Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT

Saturday, April 22, 2023 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm All Ages: $20 2 Hour Cruise RESERVE YOUR SPACE A special 90-minute cruise in celebration of Earth Day; $20 for all ages Brian Hess, a wildlife biologist with the DEEP Wildlife […]

Osprey/Eagle Cruise on RiverQuest

Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT

Sunday, April 23, 2023 10:00 am Passenger (Ages 10+): $45 2 Hour Cruise RESERVE YOUR SPACE RiverQuest departs from its permanent home at the Connecticut River Museum for early spring cruises. Ticket holders enjoy the river and its wildlife from […]

Shanties & Sails: June 6 – Rick Spencer and Dawn Indermuehle

Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT

Shanties & Sails: June 6 - Rick Spencer and Dawn Indermuehle Tuesday, June 6, 2023 5:30-6:30 Shanties:  FREE 7:00-8:00 Onrust:  $25. Sail aboard the Onrust with the performers! A big Thank You shout out to our Shanties & Sails sponsor Privé […]

Connecticut Sea Music Festival

Town of Essex essex, CT

Friday, June 9. 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Saturday, June 10. 10:00 am - 10:00 pm Sunday, June 11. 9:30 am - 6:00 pm Town of Essex, CT An event from The Maritime Music and Tradition Society Musical Performances Historical […]

Shanties & Sails: June 13 – Marc Bernier

Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT

Shanties & Sails: June 13 - Marc Bernier Tuesday, June 13, 2023 5:30-6:30 Shanties:  FREE 7:00-8:00 Onrust:  $25. Sail aboard the Onrust with the performers! A big Thank You shout out to our Shanties & Sails sponsor Privé Swiss Wellness for […]

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