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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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Winter Wildlife Eagle Cruises

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

Saturday, February 8, 2020 Through Sunday, March 15, 2020 Each winter as the temperature dips below freezing, Bald Eagles from as far north as Canada make their way to the open waters of the Connecticut River for easy fishing and […]

Homeschool Program: Migratory Animal Mini Series, Session One

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

Tuesday, February 11, 2020 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Take a boat ride on the RiverQuest and witness the winter visitors on the Lower River. Before we set out on the  River, we will inspect bird flyway maps and discover […]

Eagles with Brian Hess – Lunch and Learn!

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

Eagles with Brian Hess - Lunch and Learn! Wednesday, February 12 12:00 - 1:00 pm Limited seating is still available. Please check in with our front desk. Thank you. Click Here for Lunch and Learn Series Information. Bring your lunch, spend […]

Live Birds of Prey

Essex Town Hall 29 West Avenue, Essex, CT

Live Birds of Prey Monday, February 17, 2020 10:00 am - 11:00 am We join with A Place Called Hope, a nonprofit wildlife rehabilitation organization, for our annual Live Birds of Prey show. Visitors get an up close look at […]

Privateer Bash!

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

Privateer Bash! Saturday, February 29, 2020 6:30 - 10:00 pm Avast! Don’t miss the Swashbuckling Party at the Connecticut River Museum “Arr” you in? Come down and show us your swagger on Saturday, February 29, 2020 from 6:30 – 10:00 […]

Jessie Hull Mayer: An Independent Artist – Lunch and Learn!

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

Jessie Hull Mayer: An Independent Artist - Lunch and Learn! Wednesday, March 11 12:00 - 1:00 pm Members FREE.  Members Register Here. Non-Members $5.00.  Public Register Here. Click Here for Lunch and Learn Series Information. Bring your lunch, spend an […]

PROGRAM CANCELLED: Little STEAMers Series – Windy Day Pin Wheels

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

PROGRAM CANCELLED Little STEAMers Series March 16 – April 6: Mondays 10:00-11:30 am March 16, 2020: Windy Day Pin Wheels Children build and decorate a wind-catching pin wheel. Discussion includes the science behind what makes wind, and how the forces […]

PROGRAM CANCELLED: Homeschool Program: Migratory Animal Mini Series, Session Two

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

PROGRAM CANCELLED Tuesday, March 17, 2020 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Not only winged animals migrate, but so do scaly, slimy and four legged animals.  Learn about migrations of amphibians and reptiles and their amazing seasonal adaptions. Click on the […]

PROGRAM CANCELLED: Little STEAMers Series – Make It Rain Science Experiment

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

PROGRAM CANCELLED Little STEAMers Series March 16 – April 6: Mondays 10:00-11:30 am March 23, 2020: Make it Rain Science Experiment Children participate in a hands-on science experiment while learning about the science behind what makes rain. The Connecticut River […]

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