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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Sensory Friendly Hours at the Connecticut River Museum

Tuesday, April 11, 2023 9:00 am - 10:00 am RESERVE YOUR SPACE The Connecticut River Museum now hosts Sensory-Friendly Hours. Reserve your space today! Thanks to a generous grant from The Petit Family Foundation, we are able to offer sensory […]

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 […]

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 […]

Homeschool Programming: Earth Day Celebration

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

Earth Day Celebration Connecticut River Museum Wednesday, April 26 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Program Cost: $15.00 per session for land-based programs $25.00 per session for boat-based programs Dirt is a nature hero. Investigate soil, how it works, and dirt's […]

Burning of the Ships

Essex’s Annual Burning of the Ships Day commemorates one of the worst events in the town’s history- the fateful night in April, 1814 when a company of Royal Marines landed at the foot of Main Street and proceeded to burn […]

CRM Talks – Remarkable Women of Old Lyme

CRM Talks – Remarkable Women of Old Lyme Live From the Boathouse Wednesday, May 17, 2023 6:00 – 7:00 pm Members FREE Non-Members $5.00 RESERVE NOW Michaelle Pearson and Jim Lampos present Remarkable Women of Old Lyme Situated on the […]

CRM Concerts Underway: Geoff Kaufman

River Cruising with Geoff Kaufman Live Music on the River Thursday, May 25 | 6:00—8:00 pm RESERVE YOUR SPACE Don't miss this two-hour cruise on RiverQuest with live music. Geoff Kaufman leads audiences to find truth, humor, and beauty in […]

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