• Andrew Fisk presents Generating Challenges: Hydropower on the Connecticut River

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

    Live from the Boathouse! Andrew Fisk presents Generating Challenges: Hydropower on the Connecticut River 6:00 – 7:00 pm Members: FREE (please use the ticket reservation link to reserve your spot) Non-Members: $5.00   There are a total of sixteen large […]

  • River Tales: They Call Me River

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

    May 18th @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm River Tales: They Call Me River 11:00 – 12:00 pm Child + Adult Members: $5.00 Child + Adult Non-Members: $8.00   Purchase Tickets Here   The journey of a flowing river begins […]

  • Lighthouse Cruise to Old Saybrook

    RiverQuest River Cruise Lighthouse Cruise to Old Saybrook Saturday, June 1 10:00 am to 12:00pm $45.00 All guests Join us aboard RiverQuest departing from Steamboat Dock in Essex for a relaxing cruise down the Connecticut River to view the Inner […]

  • Shanties & Sails: Johnson Girls

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

    Shanties & Sails: Johnson Girls Tuesday, June 4, 2024 5:30-6:30 Shanties: FREE 7:00-8:00 Onrust: $25. Sail aboard the Onrust with the performers!   A big Thank You to our Shanties & Sails sponsor Privé Swiss Wellness for their generous support! […]

  • RiverFare 2024

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

    Save the Date! RiverFare 2024 will be back on the Museum's lawn on June 6, 2024 from 6pm - 9pm. Purchase your tickets for RiverFare 2024! You don’t want to miss this fantastic evening!   More Information and Purchase Tickets […]

  • Connecticut Sea Music Festival

    Connecticut Sea Music Festival June 7 - 10, 2024 The Connecticut Sea Music Festival is an event put on by the Maritime Music & Tradition Society to enact its mission of preserving and encouraging maritime and traditional music through education, […]

  • CT Open House Day

    Join us in celebrating CT Open House Day! Free Admission for the first 50 visitors.

  • Shanties & Sails: Marc Bernier

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

    Shanties & Sails: Marc Bernier Tuesday, June 11, 2024 5:30-6:30 Shanties: FREE 7:00-8:00 Onrust: $25. Sail aboard the Onrust with the performers! A big Thank You to our Shanties & Sails sponsor Privé Swiss Wellness for their generous support! Shanties […]

  • RiverQuest Kid’s Cruise

    On select Saturday mornings  9:00am, we offer a special cruise, designed for young children and their parents, grandparents, etc., aboard RiverQuest. On this cruise, we will show young children how to use binoculars, teach them about the birds we see, […]

    $10 – $20
  • Shanties & Sails: Rick Spencer & Dawn Indermuehle

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

    Shanties & Sails: Rick Spencer & Dawn Indermuehle Tuesday, June 18, 2024 5:30-6:30 Shanties:  FREE 7:00-8:00 Onrust:  $25. Sail aboard the Onrust with the performers!   A big Thank You to our Shanties & Sails sponsor Privé Swiss Wellness for […]