• 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 […]

  • Earth Day Cruise

    RiverQuest River Cruise Earth Day Cruise Saturday, April 20 3:00 to 4:30pm   $20: Members $25: Non-members RESERVE YOUR SPACE A special 90-minute cruise in celebration of Earth Day Join us on a special cruise featuring former Connecticut Department of […]

  • 2024 Annual Burning of the Ships Commemoration

    May 11, 2024 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm 2024 Annual Burning of the Ships Commemoration Essex’s Annual Burning of the Ships Day commemorates one of the worst events in the town’s history- the fateful night in April, 1814 when a company […]