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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Shanties & Sails: June 27 – Johnson Girls

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

Shanties & Sails: June 27 - Johnson Girls Tuesday, June 27, 2023 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! […]

Homeschool Programming: Water Water Everywhere

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

Water Water Everywhere Connecticut River Museum Wednesday, June 28 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 Visit our new exhibit Water/Ways. After the visit, learn about watersheds, the […]

Essex Auto Club Annual July 4th Car Show

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

For its 15th year, the Essex Auto Club Annual Car Show will once again be held on the grounds of the Connecticut River Museum in historic Essex Connecticut on Tuesday, July 4th from 10:00am-2:00pm. Overlooking beautiful Essex Harbor, this show […]

Thursdays on the Dock: United States Coast Guard Traditional Jazz Band

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

Thursdays on the Dock United States Coast Guard Traditional Jazz Band Thursday, July 6, 2023 5:30 - 7:30 pm Thursdays on the Dock has been a shoreline staple for 14 years and is still the destination for waterfront music. Each […]

Sensory Friendly Hours at the Connecticut River Museum

Monday, July 10, 2023 10:00 am - 11:00 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 […]

Summer Camp: Digging into the Past

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

July 10 - 14 Digging into the Past Ages 6-12 Members $347 | Non-Members $385 RESERVE YOUR SPACE Ready, set, dig! To kick off summer camp 2023, we’ll dig up the past, literally and figuratively! We will learn about the […]

Thursdays on the Dock: Java Groove

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

Thursdays on the Dock Java Groove Thursday, July 13, 2023 5:30 - 7:30 pm Thursdays on the Dock has been a shoreline staple for 14 years and is still the destination for waterfront music. Each Thursday evening in July and […]

Summer Camp: River Explorers

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

July 17 - 21 River Explorers Members $347 | Non Members $385 RESERVE YOUR SPACE Calling all waterfront fans! This week is for campers who want to explore all of the Connecticut River’s wildlife, big and small, near and far, […]

Thursdays on the Dock: John Spignesi Band

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

Thursdays on the Dock John Spignesi Band Thursday, July 20, 2023 5:30 - 7:30 pm Thursdays on the Dock has been a shoreline staple for 14 years and is still the destination for waterfront music. Each Thursday evening in July […]

Summer Camp: Sailor Life & Pirates

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

July 24 - 28 Sailor Life & Pirates Members $347 | Non Members $385 RESERVE YOUR SPACE A pirate’s life is for us! Have you ever wondered what pirates were really like? Have you ever wondered about the Onrust, and […]

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