• Homeschool Program: Eagle Watch 2

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

    The February class sold out, so we've added a second date!  Eagle Watch 2! March 7, 2024   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 […]

  • Homeschool Program: Women’s History Month

      Women’s History Month 10:00am – 12:00pm Celebrate Women’s History Month by learning about the women who made their mark on the Connecticut River! Pharmacists, doctors, dressmakers, and architects are just a few of the many professions women had beginning […]

  • River Tales: On Eagle Cove

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

    River Tales: On Eagle Cove  11:00 – 12:00 pm Child + Adult Members: $5.00 Child + Adult Non-Members: $8.00   >> Click here to reserve your spot! It’s prime eagle-spotting season along the Connecticut River and Winter Wildlife cruises are […]

  • Spring Break 2024: Camp Sampler Days

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

    Spring Break Workshops: Camp Sampler April 8-12 Looking for something fun to do this spring break? Why not spend it exploring the Connecticut River? Between April 8 and 12, the Connecticut River Museum is hosting a five-day Spring Break Camp […]

  • Connecticut River Partial Eclipse Cruise

    Take in the partial solar eclipse on the Connecticut River on a 2-hour cruise from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. View this rare event from the open decks of RiverQuest as we cruise along the lower Connecticut River. We will provide […]

    $45.00
  • River Tales: I Talk Like a River 

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

    River Tales: I Talk Like a River  11:00 – 12:00 pm Child + Adult Members: $5.00 Child + Adult Non-Members: $8.00 >> Click here to reserve your spot! Spring is in the air, and flowers are blooming! As we enjoy […]

  • Homeschool Program: INVADERS! Invasive Species

    INVADERS! Invasive Species 10:00am – 12:00pm Our ecosystems are under attack! When non-native plants and animals are introduced to new places, they have the potential to spread unchecked and inflict enormous damage. Learn about some of the invasive species affecting […]

  • Exhibit Opening: Getting There: Wayfinding on the Water in the Pre-Modern Age

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

    Getting There: Wayfinding on the Water in the Pre-Modern Age Exhibition Opening Celebration Thursday, April 18, 2024 4pm - 6pm Uncover history during curator-led tours, discover celestial navigation, and enjoy small bites and beverages. Plus, you'll be the first to […]

  • RiverQuest Osprey/Eagle Cruise

    Saturday, April 20 Sunday, April 21 Wednesday, April 24 Saturday, April 27 Sunday, April 28 RiverQuest departs from the Connecticut River Museum for early spring cruises. Ticket holders enjoy the river and its wildlife from the water, as well as […]