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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Erik Hesselberg – Night Boat to New York

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

Tuesday, November 15, 2022 Live Event and Book Signing 6:00 pm Free for CRM Members $5.00 for Non-Members   Erik Hesselberg, Author: Night Boat to New York Steamboats on the Connecticut, 1815–1931   RESERVE YOUR SEAT Join us for an […]

29th Annual Holiday Train Show

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

29th Annual Holiday Train Show Tuesday through Sunday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Trains run daily Tuesday through Sunday Tuesday, November 22, 2022 - Sunday, February 19, 2023 The family friendly Holiday Train Show exhibit is back at the Connecticut […]

Sensory Friendly Hours at the Connecticut River Museum

November 28, 2022 10:00 am - 12:00 pm RESERVE YOUR SPACE We are committed to deepening our impact within the community. On three Mondays in 2022, days we are not open to the general public, our galleries will open from […]

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 […]

December Vacation Day Mini Camp

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

December Vacation Day Mini Camp 2022 Thursday, December 29 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Ages 6 and up   Members: $8.00 Non Members: $10.00 Register Here! Schedule: Thursday, December 29, 2022 Steam Trains! I-Spy activity and Train craft. Important Information: […]

Sensory Friendly Hours at the Connecticut River Museum

Saturday, January 28, 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 […]

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 […]

Homeschool Programming: Steam Power

Steam Power Connecticut River Museum Boathouse Wednesday, February 8 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 Getting from Place to Place-Steam Technology and Simple Machines. Explore steam technology […]

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 […]

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