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  • 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 […]

  • RiverQuest Spring Foliage Sunset Cruise

    Take a relaxing 2 hour cruise to enjoy the Spring Foliage and evening views on the lower Connecticut River. We will see the pastel hues of the spring foliage and the beauty of the river at daytime or twilight. See […]

    $36 – $40

  • Mother’s Day Cruises

    Spend some quality time with Mom! On this special day, MOM IS HALF PRICE! On these cruises you can share the nature and history of the lower Connecticut River and see the beautiful Spring Foliage with your family! Let Mom […]

  • CRM Cares Donation Drive

    May 15 - June 12   May is CRM CARES month!  This year we are supporting the Valley Shore Animal Welfare League.  Valley Shore Animal Welfare League (also known as 'VSAWL') is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1972 by […]

  • Andrew Fisk presents Generating Challenges: Hydropower on the Connecticut River

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

    Live from the Boathouse! Andrew Fisk presents Generating Challenges: Hydropower on the Connecticut River 6:00 – 7:00 pm Members: FREE (please use the ticket reservation link to reserve your spot) Non-Members: $5.00   There are a total of sixteen large […]

  • River Tales: They Call Me River

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

    May 18th @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm River Tales: They Call Me River 11:00 – 12:00 pm Child + Adult Members: $5.00 Child + Adult Non-Members: $8.00   Purchase Tickets Here   The journey of a flowing river begins […]

  • Lighthouse Cruise to Old Saybrook

    RiverQuest River Cruise Lighthouse Cruise to Old Saybrook Saturday, June 1 10:00 am to 12:00pm $45.00 All guests Join us aboard RiverQuest departing from Steamboat Dock in Essex for a relaxing cruise down the Connecticut River to view the Inner […]