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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Thursdays on the Dock – Tiny Ocean

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

Myths and Legends Onrust Brunch

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

Join Connecticut River Museum Curator Amy Trout on a morning sail on the Onrust. Discover the Myths and Legends of the Connecticut River Valley! Enjoy the sights of the River! Light continental style breakfast served. Space is limited – Preregistration […]

$28

Thursdays on the Dock- Local Honey

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. Our featured drink tasting is […]

Free

Conquer the Current Paddle Regatta 2019

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

The Connecticut River Museum’s THIRD annual downriver paddle regatta to benefit the Museum’s education programs will take place on August 10th, 2019 from 8:00 – 3:00. The Regatta is open to all paddle craft: canoes, kayaks, stand up paddle boards […]

$50 – $140

River Rangers Camp

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

August 12 - 16 (ages 9 - 12) Exploration and adventure await when you join the River Rangers and challenge yourself to find out all you can about the River. Spend each day in coves, on islands and on the […]

Thursdays on the Dock- USCG Dixieland Jazz Band

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. Our featured drink vendor this […]

Free

River Monsters and other Fish Tales

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

August 20, 2019 5:30 - 7:00 pm Hear Connecticut River Conservancy Executive Director Andy Fisk share his story of Connie the River Monster.  See firsthand proof of her existence and learn of other legendary fish tales. Prior to joining CRC […]

Free

Thursdays on the Dock – Longsplice!

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. New England Cider Company is […]

Free

Thursdays on the Dock – Ramblin’ Dan Stevens

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

Thursday, August 29, 2019 5:30 - 7:30 pm Join us this week for music with Ramblin Dan Stevens, gorgeous views of the River, food with Porky Pete’s BBQ and FREE massages with Prive-Swiss Wellness. No BYOB please. Thursday’s on the […]

Free

CT River Museum Annual Swallow Paddle

Pilgrim Landing Boat Launch Pilgrim Landing Road, Old Lyme, CT, United States

Tuesday, September 3, 2019 5:00 - 8:00 pm This sunset paddle on the Connecticut River will give us a unique opportunity to see one of Natures’ most amazing avian spectacles, the swirling masses of up to 400,000 Tree Swallow performing […]

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