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.
OCTOBER: Fall Onrust Voyage—Thursday 10.10.24 Step aboard and travel in time–all the way back to 1614, when Dutch explorer Adrien Block sailed up the Connecticut River. Learn the ins and outs of historic sailing ships and find your sea legs […]
NOVEMBER: Navigation, Charts & Maps—Thursday 11.14.24 Imagine being out in the middle of an endless ocean with no land in sight. How would you find your way? It's a good thing you have your tools and chart! Alongside one of […]
DECEMBER: Steam Power & Train Show—Thursday 12.12.24 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 […]
JANUARY: Winter Games & Cozy Crafts—1.9.25 BRRR! When it gets cold, the Connecticut River freezes, which causes all sorts of challenges, from transportation to day-to-day life and, most importantly…boredom. Learn how people along the River entertained themselves during the coldest […]
FEBRUARY: Eagle Watch 1 & Eagle Watch 2—Thursdays 2.13.25 & 2.20.25 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. Search […]
Thursdays on the Dock: Eight to the Bar Thursday, July 17, 2025 5:30-7:30 Thursdays on the Dock has been a shoreline staple for 16 years and remains the premier destination for waterfront music. Swing by each Thursday evening in July […]
Thursdays on the Dock: Bards of Gungywamp Thursday, July 24, 2025 5:30-7:30 Thursdays on the Dock has been a shoreline staple for 16 years and remains the premier destination for waterfront music. Swing by each Thursday evening in July and […]
Thursdays on the Dock: Cherry Pie Thursday, July 31, 2025 5:30-7:15 PERFORMANCE HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER. Thursdays on the Dock has been a shoreline staple for 16 years and remains the premier destination for waterfront music. […]
Thursdays on the Dock: 102D Army Band Thursday, August 7, 2025 5:30-7:30 Thursdays on the Dock has been a shoreline staple for 16 years and remains the premier destination for waterfront music. Swing by each Thursday evening in July and […]
Thursdays on the Dock: Parker’s Tangent Thursday, August 14, 2025 5:30-7:30 Thursdays on the Dock has been a shoreline staple for 16 years and remains the premier destination for waterfront music. Swing by each Thursday evening in July and August, […]
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