• Fireboats and Firefighters!

    Fireboats and Firefighters Saturday, September 11, 2021 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Stories and Fireboats with the Essex Volunteer Fire Department!   Join us on Saturday, September 11 (Patriots' Day) for Stories, Firefighters, and a Fireboat! A morning of Appreciation […]

  • Centuries of River Culture, Commerce, and Conservation – Virtual Lecture

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

    Thursday, September 16, 2021 6:00 pm EST $5.00/Members (of any of the Four Participating Museums) $10.00/Public Part of the The Rivers That Connect Us: Exploring America's Great Rivers Series National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium Centuries of River Culture, Commerce […]

  • The Rivers That Connect Us: Exploring America’s Great Rivers Series

    6:00 pm EST $5.00/Members (of any of the Four Participating Museums) $10.00/Public The Rivers That Connect Us: Exploring America's Great Rivers Series We are honored to join with these Museums from across the Country to present our Virtual Lecture Series. […]

  • Dogs on the Docks

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

    Sunday, October 10, 2021 1:00 - 3:00 pm The waterfront lawn of the Connecticut River Museum will once again be “going to the dogs” with “Dogs On The Dock” parade and competition. Dog owners and dog lovers alike are invited […]

    $10 – $15
  • The Great River of the West and Maritime Heritage – Virtual Lecture

    Tuesday, October 12, 2021 6:00 pm EST $5.00/Members (of any of the Four Participating Museums) $10.00/Public Part of the The Rivers That Connect Us: Exploring America's Great Rivers Series Columbia River Maritime Museum The Great River of the West and […]

  • Fall Foliage Cruise on the Connecticut River

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

    October 24, 2021 Two Sails! 11:00 am or 1:00 pm Join us for a foliage cruise on the Connecticut River aboard our replica of the historic ship Onrust. Enjoy the vibrant colors and enchanting scents of the river and nature […]

    $35
  • Veterans Day – Free Admission to Veterans and Current Military Personnel

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

    Veterans Day: Thursday, November 11, 2021   In support and appreciation of former and current military personnel, we offer free admission to all veterans and current military personnel on Thursday, November 11, 2021.  

  • The Ohio River, Gateway to the West – Virtual Lecture

    Tuesday, November 16, 2021 6:00 pm EST $5.00/Members (of any of the Four Participating Museums) $10.00/Public Part of the The Rivers That Connect Us: Exploring America's Great Rivers Series Ohio River Museum The Ohio River, Gateway to the West Presented […]

  • 28th Annual Holiday Train Show

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

    28th Annual Holiday Train Show Tuesday through Sunday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Trains run daily Tuesday through Sunday Tuesday, November 23, 2021 - Sunday, February 20, 2022 The family friendly Holiday Train Show exhibit is back at the Connecticut […]