• 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 […]

  • Selden Island Hike

    The Connecticut River Museum and Connecticut Audubon EcoTravel have teamed up to offer this unique experience. We will be departing on the vessel RiverQuest at 8:00am to go to Selden Neck State Park. There will be 3 guided hikes of […]

  • Shanties & Sails: June 20 – Skylark

    Shanties & Sails Skylark Tuesday, June 20, 2023 5:30-6:30 Shanties:  FREE 7:00-8:00 Onrust:  $25. Sail aboard the Onrust with the performers! Thank You to our Shanties & Sails sponsor Privé Swiss Wellness for their generous support! Shanties & Sails is back! […]

  • Shanties & Sails: June 27 – Johnson Girls

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

    Shanties & Sails: June 27 - Johnson Girls Tuesday, June 27, 2023 5:30-6:30 Shanties:  FREE 7:00-8:00 Onrust:  $25. Sail aboard the Onrust with the performers! A big Thank You to our Shanties & Sails sponsor Privé Swiss Wellness for their generous support! […]

  • Homeschool Programming: Water Water Everywhere

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

    Water Water Everywhere Connecticut River Museum Wednesday, June 28 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 Visit our new exhibit Water/Ways. After the visit, learn about watersheds, the […]

  • CT Summer at the Museum

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

    Governor Ned Lamont is bringing back the CT Summer at the Museum program for the 2023 season. Through this initiative, Museum admission is free to Connecticut resident children ages 18 and younger plus one accompanying adult. This program will run […]

  • Thursdays on the Dock: United States Coast Guard Traditional Jazz Band

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

    Thursdays on the Dock United States Coast Guard Traditional Jazz Band Thursday, July 6, 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 […]

  • Sensory Friendly Hours at the Connecticut River Museum

    Monday, July 10, 2023 10:00 am - 11:00 am RESERVE YOUR SPACE The Connecticut River Museum now hosts Sensory-Friendly Hours. Reserve your space today! Thanks to a generous grant from The Petit Family Foundation, we are able to offer sensory […]