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.
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 & […]
Concert Underway aboard RiverQuest with Ben Cosgrove Thursday, June 4, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Join us aboard RiverQuest for a performance by our new Artist In-Residence, Ben Cosgrove! Ben Cosgrove is a traveling composer-performer whose music reflects his interest in environment, […]
River Tales Saturday, June 6, 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 […]
Shanties & Sails: Littlefield and Morneault Tuesday, June 9, 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 […]
Connecticut Sea Music Festival June 12-15, 2026 The 5th Annual CT Sea Music Festival will drop anchor in historic downtown Essex on June 12-15, 2026. As Stroll Essex Village Magazine states, “This beloved weekend is a highlight of the season […]
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