• Brenda Milkofsky Curatorial Fund Dinner

    “Connecticut River Museum Dock.” Photographic reproduction of an original painting by Guy C. Wiggins. Gift from Victoria Winterer, a founder of the Connecticut River Museum.   Brenda Milkofsky Curatorial Fund Dinner Saybrook Point Resort & Marina 2 Bridge Street, Old […]

  • 2026 Osprey/Eagle Cruises on RiverQuest

    Tired of Winter, we sure are! How about getting out on the water in early Spring to view eagles and more? Join us aboard RiverQuest, departing from our home berth at the Connecticut River Museum in Essex, to search for […]

  • RiverQuest Earth Day Cruise

    RiverQuest Earth Day Cruise Saturday, April 18, 2026 3 – 4:30 pm Members: $20 Non-members: $25 PURCHASE TICKETS HERE   Join us on RiverQuest for a special Earth Day cruise. Joe Attwater, Conservation & Education Coordinator, RTP Estuary Center Joe holds a […]

  • Connecticut River Valley Environmental Summit

    Wesleyan University

    Connecticut River Valley Environmental Summit Saturday, May 2, 2026 9 am – 4 pm Wesleyan University   The Connecticut River Museum will be hosting the second annual Connecticut River Valley Environmental Summit at Wesleyan University on May 2, 2026. Environmental […]

  • River Tales: Whose Nest?

    River Tales Saturday, May 2, 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 […]

  • RiverQuest – Selden Island Hike

    The Connecticut River Museum is excited 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 guided hikes of your choosing. Pack a lunch in […]

  • By Invitation Only: An Evening with the Curator

    An Evening with the Curator Wednesday, May 6, 2026 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Experience a guided behind-the-scenes tour of our collections storage space led by Jane Bowers, the Museum's Curator, with an outdoor reception on May 6, 2026. This […]

  • 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