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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Event Cancelled Due to Impending Weather – Trees in the Rigging

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

Event Cancelled Due to Impending Weather Sunday, December 1, 2019 4:30 - 6:30 pm Trees in the Rigging Community Carol Sing & Boat Parade The holiday season kicks off in Essex with the annual TREES IN THE RIGGING Community Carol […]

Luminary Craft at the Connecticut River Museum

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

Celebrate the Winter Solstice With a Luminary Craft at CRM December 19, 2019 4:30 -6:00 pm $5/child (includes all materials) Free to CRM member families Non Members register: https://shop.ctrivermuseum.org/collections/public-programs/products/luminary-craft-at-the-connecticut-river-museum Members register: https://ctrivermuseum.org/event-registration/

Volunteer for Midwinter Bald Eagle Survey

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

Volunteer for Midwinter Bald Eagle Survey Registration Required This is the time of year to spot many Bald Eagles on the lower Connecticut River.  As our national symbol with an amazing conservation story, we celebrate the re-population and continued protection […]

Winter Wildlife Eagle Cruises

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

Saturday, February 8, 2020 Through Sunday, March 15, 2020 Each winter as the temperature dips below freezing, Bald Eagles from as far north as Canada make their way to the open waters of the Connecticut River for easy fishing and […]

Eagles with Brian Hess – Lunch and Learn!

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

Eagles with Brian Hess - Lunch and Learn! Wednesday, February 12 12:00 - 1:00 pm Limited seating is still available. Please check in with our front desk. Thank you. Click Here for Lunch and Learn Series Information. Bring your lunch, spend […]

Live Birds of Prey

Essex Town Hall 29 West Avenue, Essex, CT

Live Birds of Prey Monday, February 17, 2020 10:00 am - 11:00 am We join with A Place Called Hope, a nonprofit wildlife rehabilitation organization, for our annual Live Birds of Prey show. Visitors get an up close look at […]

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