• CRM CARES – A Place Called Hope

    May is CRM CARES month.  This year we are supporting A Place Called Hope Raptor Rehabilitation and Education Center for Birds of Prey.  A Place Called Hope is a 501 c 3 non profit organization run entirely by volunteers along […]

  • Burning of the Ships

    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 of Royal Marines landed at the foot of Main Street and proceeded to burn […]

  • CRM Talks – Remarkable Women of Old Lyme

    CRM Talks – Remarkable Women of Old Lyme Live From the Boathouse Wednesday, May 17, 2023 6:00 – 7:00 pm Members FREE Non-Members $5.00 RESERVE NOW Michaelle Pearson and Jim Lampos present Remarkable Women of Old Lyme Situated on the […]

  • CRM Concerts Underway: Geoff Kaufman

    River Cruising with Geoff Kaufman Live Music on the River Thursday, May 25 | 6:00—8:00 pm RESERVE YOUR SPACE Don't miss this two-hour cruise on RiverQuest with live music. Geoff Kaufman leads audiences to find truth, humor, and beauty in […]

  • Homeschool Programming: Indigenous People at Bushnell Farm

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

    Indigenous People at Bushnell Farm Connecticut River Museum Wednesday, May 31 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Program Cost: $15.00 per session for land-based programs $25.00 per session for boat-based programs Bushnell Farm is a 22-acre, 17th-century sea-farm which houses a […]

  • RiverFare 2023

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

    Purchase your tickets for RiverFare 2023! You don't want to miss this fantastic evening!   More Information and purchase tickets >>

  • Water/Ways

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

    Water/Ways A Museum on Main Street (MoMS) exhibition developed by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service June 3 – August 14, 2023 Water/Ways dives into water—an essential component of life on our planet, environmentally, culturally, and historically. In societies across the […]

  • Water/Ways Exhibit Opening and Family Activities

    We are excited to have the Smithsonian Water|Ways Exhibit. To celebrate we have lots of events and activities planned: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Museum Member Welcome Breakfast - Be the first to see Water/Ways. Join Curator Amy Trout for […]

  • Connecticut Sea Music Festival

    Town of Essex essex, CT, United States

    Friday, June 9. 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Saturday, June 10. 10:00 am - 10:00 pm Sunday, June 11. 9:30 am - 6:00 pm Town of Essex, CT Learn more: https://ctseamusicfest.org. An event from The Maritime Music and Tradition Society […]

  • Shanties & Sails: June 13 – Marc Bernier

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

    Shanties & Sails: June 13 - Marc Bernier Tuesday, June 13, 2023 5:30-6:30 Shanties:  FREE 7:00-8:00 Onrust:  $25. Sail aboard the Onrust with the performers! A big Thank You shout out to our Shanties & Sails sponsor Privé Swiss Wellness for […]