• Thursdays on the Dock- USCG Dixieland Jazz Band

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

    Join us for Thursdays on the Dock, a series of free concerts on the Museum’s riverfront lawn. The museum’s cash bar offers beer and wine, and Porky Pete’s BBQ will be onsite with grilled fare. Our featured drink vendor this […]

    Free
  • River Monsters and other Fish Tales

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

    August 20, 2019 5:30 - 7:00 pm Hear Connecticut River Conservancy Executive Director Andy Fisk share his story of Connie the River Monster.  See firsthand proof of her existence and learn of other legendary fish tales. Prior to joining CRC […]

    Free
  • Thursdays on the Dock – Longsplice!

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

    Join us for Thursdays on the Dock, a series of free concerts on the Museum’s riverfront lawn. The museum’s cash bar offers beer and wine, and Porky Pete’s BBQ will be onsite with grilled fare. New England Cider Company is […]

    Free
  • Thursdays on the Dock – Ramblin’ Dan Stevens

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

    Thursday, August 29, 2019 5:30 - 7:30 pm Join us this week for music with Ramblin Dan Stevens, gorgeous views of the River, food with Porky Pete’s BBQ and FREE massages with Prive-Swiss Wellness. No BYOB please. Thursday’s on the […]

    Free
  • CT River Museum Annual Swallow Paddle

    Pilgrim Landing Boat Launch Pilgrim Landing Road, Old Lyme, CT, United States

    Tuesday, September 3, 2019 5:00 - 8:00 pm This sunset paddle on the Connecticut River will give us a unique opportunity to see one of Natures’ most amazing avian spectacles, the swirling masses of up to 400,000 Tree Swallow performing […]

  • Thursdays on the Dock – Small Pond All Stars

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

    September 5, 2019 5:30 - 7:30 pm Small Pond All Stars and drinks tasting with Two Roads Brewing Since 2010, Thursday’s on the Dock have become the unofficial start to the summer weekend.  The free concert series features a different […]

    Free
  • Moodus Noises Hike at Machimoodus

    Machimoodus State Park 128 Leesville Road, Moodus, CT, United States

    Saturday, September 7, 2019 9:00 am Join Connecticut River Museum Coordinator of Education and Naturalist, Steve Sarnoski and town resident Alison Guiness for a hike at Machimoodus State Park. Visit the areas where the famed Moodus Noises have originated and […]

  • Pratt and Post Cove Paddle

    Sunday, September 15, 2019 2:00 - 4:00 pm Connecticut River Museum staff will lead a guided paddle in Deep River's Pratt and Post Coves. Bring your own canoe or kayak and explore this rare freshwater tidal marsh, recognized for its […]

  • Myths & Legends of the Connecticut River Valley – A Symposium

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

    Saturday, September 21, 2019 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Registration Cost $35, Student Rate $25 Optional Onrust Sail, additional $30   A Symposium at the Connecticut River Museum, 67 Main Street, Essex, CT 06426 8:30 – 9:00 am Registration/Sign In […]

  • Homeschool Program: Fishing Mini Series, Session Four

    Tuesday, November 5 10:00 - 12:30 pm Why do some fish live in saltwater or freshwater?  Why do fish have different numbers of fins? Fish vary greatly in size, shape and range.  We will take a closer look at the […]