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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River Tales: Over and Under the Snow

River Tales: Over and Under the Snow  11:00 – 12:00 pm Child + Adult Members: $5.00 Child + Adult Non-Members: $8.00 >> Click here to reserve your spot! While you’re enjoying the chilly winter weather, swing by the Connecticut River […]

Sensory Friendly Day

Sensory Friendly Day 9:00 am – 10:00 am   The Connecticut River Museum is proud to host Sensory-Friendly Hours. Reserve your space today! Thanks to a generous grant from The Petit Family Foundation, we are able to offer sensory friendly […]

Homeschool Program: Steampower & Train Show 

Steampower & Train Show  10:00am – 12:00pm What makes a steam engine go? Explore steam technology and craft a simple machine based on objects in the Museum. We’ll visit the Annual Train Show, a fully operational 26-foot train layout, for […]

Paul Costello presents Connecticut River Ferries: Past, Present & Future

 Illuminated       Cozy conversations hosted by the Connecticut River Museum at the historic Lay-Masin House Paul Costello presents Connecticut River Ferries: Past, Present & Future 6:00 - 7:00 pm Members FREE  Non-Members $5.00 This Event is Sold Out! Before bridge crossings […]

Homeschool Program: Frozen!

Frozen! 10:00am – 12:00pm BRRR! When it gets cold, the Connecticut River freezes, which causes all sorts of challenges, from transportation to day-to-day life and more. Learn how people along the River have adapted and innovated to life during the […]

River Tales: The Winter Bird

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

River Tales: The Winter Bird  11:00 – 12:00 pm Child + Adult Members: $5.00 Child + Adult Non-Members: $8.00 >> Click here to reserve your spot! While you’re enjoying the new year, swing by the Connecticut River Museum for a […]

2024 Winter Wildlife Eagle Cruises on RiverQuest

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

Experience the beauty and solitude of the lower Connecticut River during this wonderful time of year! It is so different than it is any other time of the year. There are no other vessels on the water, and with no […]

$45.00

Tying the Knot: An Intro to Rope Making and Nautical Knots

Illuminated Cozy conversations hosted by the Connecticut River Museum at the historic Lay-Masin House Tying the knot: An Intro to Rope Making and Nautical Knots February 9, 2024 6:00 - 7:00 pm Members FREE Non-Members: $5.00 Valentine’s Day is just […]

Homeschool Program: Eagle Watch!

Photo: Mark Yuknat - Connecticut River Expeditions   Eagle Watch! 10:00am – 12:00pm Get out on the River with a ride on RiverQuest. – this two-hour cruise along the lower Connecticut River will offer opportunities to observe birds during the nesting season. […]

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