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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RiverFare 2019

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

The unofficial kickoff to summer on the Shoreline, Connecticut River Museum’s annual fundraiser RiverFare is a gourmet food and drink tasting event on the Museum’s riverfront lawn. Numerous local caterers and restaurants vendors provide delicious samples of their culinary talents […]

$60

Paddle Program – Come Paddle With Us!

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

Explore the North, Middle, South Coves, and Nott Island on Kayaks, Stand Up Paddle Boards (SUPs), and Canoes. The 2 hour paddle price includes your vessel, a laminated map to show you the best spots to paddle, and a Personal […]

Finding the First Americans

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

July 8th-12th (ages 9- 12) Learn how to make a dugout canoe, cook on the open fire, make a wigwam model, learn about different ways to catch and find your food, create pottery and other containers, plant a 3 sisters […]

Thursdays on the Dock – Crosstracks

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

BLUEGRASS AND MORE! Featuring New England Cider Company Join us for Thursdays on the Dock, a series of free concerts on the Museum’s riverfront lawn. The museum’s cash bar offers beer and wine, and Porky Pete’s BBQ will be onsite […]

Free

Vintage Treasures – Antique & Classic Boat Show

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

The Southern New England Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society holds their 35th annual “Vintage Treasures” show at the Connecticut River Museum on Saturday, July 13th! A must see for any fans of classic boats and cars. Free […]

Colonial Survival Camp

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

July 15 - 19 (ages 6-8) Travel back in time and discover what life was like on a colonial farm. Build a timber frame structure, learn to weave, cook on an open hearth, plant a garden, play colonial games and […]

Return to Colonial Life Camp

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

July 15 - 19 (ages 9 - 12) Have you survived Colonial Life Camp? Are you ready to travel back to the past? Become a member of a colonial community, try your hand at farming activities, woodworking projects, a school […]

Thursdays on the Dock – Geoffrey Kaufman

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

Join us for Thursdays on the Dock, a series of free concerts on the Museum’s riverfront lawn. The museum’s cash bar offers beer and wine, and Porky Pete’s BBQ will be onsite with grilled fare. Bring a lawn chair or […]

Free

Digging Into the Past Camp

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

July 22 - 26 (ages 9- 12) What treasures lie buried beneath us? What clues do they reveal about the past? This week we learn about the science of archaeology as we discover the history of the River Valley. Learn […]

Thursdays on the Dock – Butter Jones

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

Join us for Thursdays on the Dock, a series of free concerts on the Museum’s riverfront lawn. The museum’s cash bar offers beer and wine, and Porky Pete’s BBQ will be onsite with grilled fare. Bring a lawn chair or […]

Free
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