• Fall Leaf-Peeping Cruise on the Connecticut River

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

    October 25, 2020 Two Sails! 10:30 am - 12:30 pm OR 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Join us for a leaf-peeping cruise on the Connecticut River aboard our replica of the historic ship Onrust. Enjoy the vibrant colors and enchanting […]

    $35
  • Wreaths of the River Valley 2020 Auction – Accepting Donations!

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

      Accepting Donations through Wednesday, November 25 at 5:00 pm Wreath auction runs from Tuesday, December 1 - Thursday, December 10   Share the joy of the holiday season as you create your one-of-a-kind holiday wreath. Connecticut River Museum is […]

  • Authors & Artists Online Series: Wick Griswold

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

    Authors & Artists Series: Wick Griswold Connecticut River Shipbuilding Presented online via Zoom Tuesday, November 10, 2020 6:00 pm Members Free Members Click Here to Register Join us to launch Wick Griswold and Ruth Major's latest book -  Connecticut River […]

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

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

    Veterans Day: Wednesday, November 11, 2020   In support and appreciation of former and current military personnel, we offer free admission to all veterans and current military personnel on Wednesday, November 11, 2020.  

  • 27th Annual Holiday Train Show

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

    PURCHASE TICKETS  Prepaid, timed admission tickets are required for all visitors, including Members. Please remember that these are timed-entry tickets. If you are unable to arrive in time for your reserved session, you may be asked to transfer to a […]

  • Bid for Wreaths! Wreaths of the River Valley Auction 2020

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

    Bid for Wreaths: Tuesday, December 1 - Thursday, December 10 Browse and Bid For Your Holiday Wreath Here! Connecticut River Museum collected wreaths for our second annual Wreaths of the River Valley auction from area businesses, organizations, and families! Don't […]

  • Boathouse Kids Crafts – Winter Scavenger Hunt

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

    Winter Scavenger Hunt FREE Event Fun Winter activity! Gather your kids and head to the Museum! Pick up your scavenger hunt bag and scour the area. Bring your treasures to the front desk through the end of February and receive […]

    FREE
  • Homeschool Program: River Dwellers

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

    Tuesday, February 9, 2021 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Connecticut River Museum: River Dwellers Learn about the many changes that have occurred over time in the river, its valley, and watershed. Discuss the historic, environmental, and social experiences of the […]

  • CRM Talks: Andrew Fisk – How Did We Clean Up Our Rivers? An Environmental History of the Legislation, Technology, and Politics of Clean Water in the Connecticut River Watershed

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

    CRM Talks: Andrew Fisk, "How Did We Clean Up Our Rivers? An Environmental History of the Legislation, Technology, and Politics of Clean Water in the Connecticut River Watershed" Tuesday, February 9, 2021 6:00 - 7:00 pm Members $5.00 Non-Members $10.00 […]