• 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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. Following the meeting will be a lecture on the […]

  • River Tales with Ben Cosgrove

    River Tales October 3, 2026 11 a.m.  Ben Cosgrove Performance at 1 p.m.  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 […]

  • Sound Inspired by Place: A Perfomance by Ben Cosgrove

    Sound Inspired by Place: A Perfomance by Ben Cosgrove 1 p.m. on the third floor of the Museum Free with the purchase of Museum admission At 1 p.m. on October 3, 2026, join the Museum's artist-in-residence, Ben Cosgrove, for a […]

  • FestiFall 2026

    FestiFall October 3, 2026 1 — 4 p.m. The Connecticut River Museum will be participating in this years FestiFall, sponsored by the Essex Board of Trade. This years theme is Haunted History! Don't miss the chance to visit the Museum […]

  • Yoga at the Lay House

    Yoga at the Lay House Saturday, October 17, 2026 10:30 a.m. — 11:30 a.m. Members: $10 Non-Members: $18 Looking for relaxation by the Connecticut River? Our new Yoga at the Lay House series provides just that! Join instructor Hayley Cann […]