• Spring Foliage Sunset Cruise on RiverQuest

    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.  See local wildlife and various […]

    $40.50 – $45.00
  • RiverFare 2026

    RiverFare 2026 Thursday, May 28, 2026 6 – 9 pm   Join the Connecticut River Museum for RiverFare 2026! RiverFare is the Museum’s largest fundraising event providing much needed support to help sustain the Museum’s efforts to lead in the […]

  • RiverQuest Lighthouse Cruise to Old Saybrook

    River Cruise to the Lighthouses in Old Saybrook, 10:00am to 12:00pm. Join us aboard RiverQuest departing from Steamboat Dock in Essex for a relaxing cruise south down the Connecticut River to view the Lynde and Outer Lighthouses by water. Observe […]

    $40.50 – $45.00
  • Shanties & Sails: Johnson Girls

    Shanties & Sails: Johnson Girls Tuesday, June 2, 2026 5:30-6:30 Shanties: FREE 7:00-8:00 Onrust: $25. Sail aboard the Onrust with the performers!   Shanties & Sails are back! This five-week live music performance series has a different performance each week and […]

  • Save the Date: Shanties & Sails

    Shanties & Sails Every Tuesday in June June 2, June 9, June 16, June 23, June 30 5:30-6:30 Shanties on the Museum's lawn or North Deck: FREE 7:00-8:00 Onrust: $25. Sail aboard the Onrust with the performers!   Shanties & […]

  • Concert Underway: Ben Cosgrove

    Concert Underway aboard RiverQuest with Ben Cosgrove Thursday, June 4, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Join us aboard RiverQuest for a performance by our new Artist In-Residence, Ben Cosgrove! Ben Cosgrove is a traveling composer-performer whose music reflects his interest in environment, […]

  • River Tales: And the Bullfrogs Sing: A Life Cycle Begins

    River Tales Saturday, June 6, 2026 11 am – 12 pm and 1 pm – 2 pm Non-members: $3 per learner Members: FREE! Museum admission is not included with ticket purchase. SIGN UP HERE!   Swing by the Connecticut River […]

  • Shanties & Sails: Littlefield and Morneault

    Shanties & Sails: Littlefield and Morneault Tuesday, June 9, 2026 5:30-6:30 Shanties: FREE 7:00-8:00 Onrust: $25. Sail aboard the Onrust with the performers!   Shanties & Sails are back! This five-week live music performance series has a different performance each week […]

  • Connecticut Sea Music Festival

    Connecticut Sea Music Festival June 12-15, 2026 The 5th Annual CT Sea Music Festival will drop anchor in historic downtown Essex on June 12-15, 2026. As Stroll Essex Village Magazine states, “This beloved weekend is a highlight of the season […]

  • Shanties & Sails: Rick Spencer & Dawn Indermuehle

    Shanties & Sails: Rick Spencer and Dawn Indermuehle Tuesday, June 16, 2026 5:30-6:30 Shanties: FREE 7:00-8:00 Onrust: $25. Sail aboard the Onrust with the performers!   Shanties & Sails are back! This five-week live music performance series has a different performance […]