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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Earth Day Cruise With Brian Hess on RiverQuest

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

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, United States

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, United States

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, United States

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 Learn more: https://ctseamusicfest.org. An event from The Maritime Music and Tradition Society […]

Shanties & Sails: June 13 – Marc Bernier

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

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 […]

Shanties & Sails: June 20 – Skylark

Shanties & Sails Skylark Tuesday, June 20, 2023 5:30-6:30 Shanties:  FREE 7:00-8:00 Onrust:  $25. Sail aboard the Onrust with the performers! Thank You to our Shanties & Sails sponsor Privé Swiss Wellness for their generous support! Shanties & Sails is back! […]

Shanties & Sails: June 27 – Johnson Girls

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

Shanties & Sails: June 27 - Johnson Girls Tuesday, June 27, 2023 5:30-6:30 Shanties:  FREE 7:00-8:00 Onrust:  $25. Sail aboard the Onrust with the performers! A big Thank You to our Shanties & Sails sponsor Privé Swiss Wellness for their generous support! […]

Thursdays on the Dock: United States Coast Guard Traditional Jazz Band

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

Thursdays on the Dock United States Coast Guard Traditional Jazz Band Thursday, July 6, 2023 5:30 - 7:30 pm Thursdays on the Dock has been a shoreline staple for 14 years and is still the destination for waterfront music. Each […]

Thursdays on the Dock: Java Groove

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

Thursdays on the Dock Java Groove Thursday, July 13, 2023 5:30 - 7:30 pm Thursdays on the Dock has been a shoreline staple for 14 years and is still the destination for waterfront music. Each Thursday evening in July and […]

Thursdays on the Dock: John Spignesi Band

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

Thursdays on the Dock John Spignesi Band Thursday, July 20, 2023 5:30 - 7:30 pm Thursdays on the Dock has been a shoreline staple for 14 years and is still the destination for waterfront music. Each Thursday evening in July […]

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