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CRM Tree Lighting

Beginning December 1! Lights turn on at 4:00 pm. Our tree will be illuminated through January 3. Join us on Thursday, 12/1 as we light our tree for the season. Stop by for your holiday card photo op by the […]

STEAMgirls at CRM: Ming Thompson

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

Thursday, February 7, 2023 6:00 pm Connecticut River Museum’s STEAMgirls Program Featuring: Ming Thompson 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 […]

Winter Wildlife Eagle Cruises 2023

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

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday February and March 2023 Every winter, Bald Eagles from as far north as Canada make their way to the open waters of the Connecticut River for easy fishing and nesting. Get up-close aboard RiverQuest, an environmentally […]

CRM Talks – Elizabeth Normen – “Venture Smith”

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

CRM Talks - Elizabeth Normen "Venture Smith" Hybrid Lecture Thursday, February 23, 2023 6:00 - 7:00 pm Members FREE Non-Members $5.00 RESERVE YOUR SEAT  Elizabeth Normen presents: The Central Role of the Connecticut River and Long Island Sound in the […]

STEAMgirls at CRM: Erica Cirino

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

Tuesday, March 7, 2023 6:00 pm Connecticut River Museum’s STEAMgirls Program Featuring: Erica Cirino FREE Program! RESERVE YOUR SEATZoom Link will be emailed to attendeesA virtual program to serve girls, age 10-16, interested in studying the academic areas of STEAM: […]

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

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

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, United States

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, United States

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, United States

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, United States

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 […]

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