• Homeschool Day: Little Universes

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

    APRIL: Little Universes—Thursday 4.10.25 It’s easy to see the birds and fish that call the Connecticut River home, but that’s a fraction of the life supported by the River. There’s a whole universe of teeny-tiny creatures that are too small […]

  • Spring Break Camp: Sailor Life, Pirates & RiverQuest

    Sailor Life, Pirates & RiverQuest Tuesday, April 15, 2025 9 am – 1 pm CLICK HERE TO REGISTER   Rates for each day of camp:  Non-Members: $70 Members: $60   Have you ever wondered what life was like out on […]

  • Spring Break Camp: River Explorers & RiverQuest

    River Explorers & RiverQuest Wednesday, April 16, 2025 9 am – 1 pm CLICK HERE TO REGISTER   Rates for each day of camp:  Non-Members: $70 Members: $60   Join us in exploring the ecosystems of the Connecticut River through […]

  • Spring Break Camp: Historic Voyager & RiverQuest

    Historic Voyagers & RiverQuest Thursday, April 17, 2025 9 am – 1 pm CLICK HERE TO REGISTER   Rates for each day of camp:  Non-Members: $70 Members: $60   Campers will dive into the world of archaeology, unearthing the mysteries […]

  • You’re Invited: Brenda Milkofsky Curatorial Fund Dinner

    Brenda Milkofsky Curatorial Fund Dinner Old Lyme Country Club 40 McCurdy Road, Old Lyme Thursday, April 17, 2025 6 – 9 pm   Come join us for an inspiring evening with Connecticut historian Frank Mitchell as he presents Radiance from the […]

  • Spring Break Camp: Tales, Tides & RiverQuest

    Tales, Tides & RiverQuest Friday, April 18, 2025 9 am – 1 pm CLICK HERE TO REGISTER   Rates for each day of camp:  Non-Members: $70 Members: $60   A magical day of arts, crafts, and storytelling along the Connecticut River! […]

  • River Tales: Frog

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

    River Tales Saturday, May 3, 2025 11 am – 12 pm and 1 – 2 pm SIGN UP HERE! Non-members: $3 per learner Members: FREE! Museum admission is not included with ticket purchase.   Swing by the Connecticut River Museum […]

  • Spring Stuffed Animal Sleepover

    Stuffie Drop-off: Saturday, May 3, 2025 2pm - 5pm Stuffie Pick-up: Sunday, May 4, 2025 10am - 5pm   PURCHASE TICKETS HERE    Connie the Connecticut River Serpent has a night of fun planned for her stuffed animal pals! Stop […]

  • River Ballads: Artist Talk with Barbara Hocker

    The works in the River Ballads exhibit sing of rivers, many inspired by the tidal reach of the Connecticut River. Join us on Saturday, May 3 for an opportunity to learn from the artist behind the exhibit and take part […]

  • Save the Date: 2025 Annual Burning of the Ships Commemoration

    2025 Annual Burning of the Ships Commemoration Saturday, May 10, 2025 2 – 3 pm Essex’s Annual Burning of the Ships Day commemorates one of the worst events in the town’s history- the fateful night in April, 1814 when a […]