• 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 […]

  • Museum Store Sunday

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

    Museum Store Sunday Sunday, November 28, 2021 10:00 - 5:00 pm   5th Annual Museum Store Sunday Stop in and Shop Local! Join us for Museum Store Sunday on November 28. Refreshments served throughout the day. Museum Members always receive […]

  • Wreaths of the River Valley 2021 Auction

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

    Wreath auction runs from Wednesday, December 1 - Thursday, December 9 Bidding is open now! Use the QR code, click on the link, or come to the museum to see the wreaths in person. Donated wreaths from area businesses, organizations, […]

  • The Connecticut River: Past, Present, and Future – Virtual Lecture

    Tuesday, December 7, 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 CT River Museum The Connecticut River: Past, Present, and Future - […]

  • Members Only Museum Shop Sale

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

    Members Only Museum Store Sale. ☃ Friday, December 17 5:00 - 7:00 pm Just in time to finish up your holiday lists. Our shop is loaded with goodies for the holiday season. Stop by on Friday, December 17 and wander […]

  • Josh Shanley – 2022 Lecture Series

    Thursday, February 10, 2022 VIRTUAL Event 6:00 pm Free   Josh Shanley, MS, MEd, MBA, EMT-P The Connecticut River Valley Flood of 1936 RESERVE YOUR VIRTUAL SEAT Author Josh Shanley recounts the greatest flood in New England history and examines […]