• Steve Cryan’s 33rd Annual Train Show

    Steve Cryan's 33rd Annual Train Show On view from November 19, 2026 — January 18, 2027 Steve Cryan's Annual Train Show is back for its 33rd year! Every fall, artist and train enthusiast Steve Cryan unveils a new model train […]

  • Museum Store Sunday

    Museum Store Sunday Sunday, November 29, 2026 10 a.m. — 5 p.m. Come shop at the Connecticut River Museum's gift shop on Sunday, November 29, to celebrate 10 years of Museum Store Sunday! Get an early start on your holiday […]

  • Trees in the Rigging

    Trees in the Rigging Sunday, November 29, 2026 Museum Open 10am - 5pm   Trees in the Rigging Holiday Celebration and Boat Parade is back at the Connecticut River Museum on November 29, 2026! Join us at the Museum for […]

  • River Tales: Tracks in the Snow

    River Tales: Tracks in the Snow Saturday, December 5, 2026 11 am – 12 pm or 1 pm – 2 pm Non-members: $3 per learner Members: FREE! Museum admission is not included with ticket purchase. PURCHASE A TICKET Swing by […]

  • Mistletoe & Martinis

    Essex Yacht Club 13 Novelty Ln, Essex, CT, United States

    Mistletoe & Martinis To be held at the Essex Yacht Club Tuesday, December 15, 2026 6 – 9 pm The Connecticut River Museum will once again host its highly anticipated annual holiday event! The event will take place at the […]

  • Yoga at the Lay House

    Yoga at the Lay House Saturday, December 19, 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 […]

  • River Tales: The Story of Snow

    River Tales: The Story of Snow Saturday, January 2, 2027 11 am – 12 pm or 1 pm – 2 pm Non-members: $3 per learner Members: FREE! Museum admission is not included with ticket purchase. PURCHASE A TICKET Swing by […]

  • Yoga at the Lay House

    Yoga at the Lay House Saturday, January 16, 2027 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 […]