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Connecticut River Museum is well known for its wonderful and educational events and exhibitions. Please view all the upcoming happenings taking place by the Connecticut River this season.

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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 […]

Shanties & Sails: June 6 – Rick Spencer and Dawn Indermuehle

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

Shanties & Sails: June 6 - Rick Spencer and Dawn Indermuehle Tuesday, June 6, 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 […]

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 […]

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