• Conquer the Current Paddle Regatta 2023

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

    Register Here! Conquer the Current 2023 The Connecticut River Museum’s Sixth annual downriver paddle regatta benefits the Museum’s education programs.  This is a One Way Race, Point A to Point B. Registrants must find their own rides to/from each location. Uber […]

  • Thursdays on the Dock: The Cartells

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

    Thursdays on the Dock The Cartells Thursday, August 17, 2023 5:30 - 7:30 pm Thursdays on the Dock has been a shoreline staple for 14 years and is still the destination for waterfront music. Each Thursday evening in July and […]

  • Thursdays on the Dock: Eight to the Bar

    Thursdays on the Dock Eight to the Bar Thursday, August 24, 2023 5:30 - 7:30 pm Thursdays on the Dock has been a shoreline staple for 14 years and is still the destination for waterfront music. Each Thursday evening in […]

  • Waterways of the Connecticut River Valley

    Waterways of the Connecticut River Valley August 29 - October 8, 2023 Plein air paintings of the Connecticut River Valley by Jerry Weiss For nearly thirty years, Jerry Weiss has recorded the dynamic landscape of the Connecticut River Valley. Since […]

  • NEW DATE!! Thursdays on the Dock: Cherry Pie

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

    Thursdays on the Dock Cherry Pie Thursday, August 31, 2023 5:30 - 7:30 pm Thursdays on the Dock has been a shoreline staple for 14 years and is still the destination for waterfront music. Each Thursday evening in July and […]

  • Essex Auto Club Annual Car Show

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

    For its 15th year, the Essex Auto Club Annual Car Show will once again be held on the grounds of the Connecticut River Museum in historic Essex Connecticut on September 4th from 10:00am-2:00pm. Overlooking beautiful Essex Harbor, this show is […]

  • 2023 Annual Meeting

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

    Call of Annual Meeting  The Trustees of the Connecticut River Museum at Steamboat Dock, Inc. cordially invite MEMBERS to attend the Annual Meeting on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at the Museum. The Chair, Treasurer, and Executive Director […]

  • Essex Source to Sea Cleanup

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

    The Essex Land Trust, Sustainable Essex, and the Connecticut River Museum will participate in the Connecticut River Conservancy Source to Sea Cleanup on September 23. Meet at the Connecticut River Museum at 9:00 AM for a briefing and will proceed […]

  • River Tales: Crowbar: The Smartest Bird in the World

    River Tales: Crowbar: The Smartest Bird in the World  11:00 – 12:00 pm Child + Adult Members: $5.00 Child + Adult Non-Members: $8.00 >> Click here to reserve your spot! While you’re enjoying the Essex Scarecrow Contest & FestiFALL, swing […]

  • River Cruise to the Lighthouses in Old Saybrook

    River Cruise to the Lighthouses in Old Saybrook, 10:00am to 12:00pm. Join us aboard RiverQuest for a special fall cruise. We’ll depart from Steamboat Dock in Essex for a relaxing cruise south down the Connecticut River to view the Inner […]