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.
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 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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 & […]
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