• Tree Swallow Sunset Trips on Onrust & RiverQuest

    Tree Swallow Sunset Trips on Onrust & RiverQuest August 21, 2026 through September 23, 2026   Join us aboard RiverQuest & Onrust as we sail to a special spot on the Connecticut River where 100’s of thousands of Tree Swallows […]

  • Thursdays on the Dock: Local Honey

    Thursdays on the Dock Local Honey Thursday, August 27, 2026 5:30 – 7:30 pm Thursdays on the Dock has been a shoreline staple for 17 years and remains the premier destination for waterfront music. Swing by each Thursday evening in […]

  • Patriotic Paddle and Picnic

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

    Join the Essex Land Trust and the Connecticut River Museum for an intermediate guided Canoe/Kayak paddle from Essex village to explore Historic Falls River Cove. Jeff Croyle, Essex Land Trust Vice President will lead the paddle. Participants must check-in on […]

  • River Tales: Leaf Man

    River Tales: Leaf Man Saturday, September 5, 2026 11 am - 12 pm or 1 pm - 2 pm Non-members: $3 per learner Members: FREE! Museum admission is not included with ticket purchase.   Swing by the Connecticut River Museum […]

  • Watershed Week

    Watershed Week September 18 - 27, 2026 Join us in celebrating the Connecticut River Watershed Partnership's (CRWP) second annual Watershed Week beginning on September 18, 2026. Hosted by many partners across all four watershed states, Watershed Week will increase awareness […]

  • 2026 Annual Meeting

    Call of Annual Meeting The Trustees of the Connecticut River Museum at Steamboat Dock, Inc. cordially invite MEMBERS to attend the Annual Meeting on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at the Museum. More information to come.

  • Block Party

    Block Party Saturday, September 19, 2026 10 am – 5 pm   The block party will take place on the Museum campus and feature a full day of events geared to all ages. Attendees can look forward to food and […]

  • River Tales: October 3, 2026

    River Tales October 3, 2026 On October 3rd, join the Connecticut River Museum’s artist-in-residence Ben Cosgrove for a one-time, special River Tales session! Young learners and their caregivers will explore the sounds and rhythms around the Museum grounds with Ben […]

  • Save the Date: Trees in the Rigging

    Trees in the Rigging Sunday, November 29, 2026 Museum Open 10am - 5pm   Trees in the Rigging Holiday Celebration and Boat Parade is back at the Connecticut River Museum on November 29, 2026! Join us at the Museum for […]