• Trees in the Rigging

    Trees in the Rigging Sunday, November 29, 2026 Museum Open 10am - 5pm   Trees in the Rigging Holiday Celebration and Boat Parade is back at the Connecticut River Museum on November 29, 2026! Join us at the Museum for […]

  • River Tales: Tracks in the Snow

    River Tales: Tracks in the Snow Saturday, December 5, 2026 11 am – 12 pm or 1 pm – 2 pm Non-members: $3 per learner Members: FREE! Museum admission is not included with ticket purchase. PURCHASE A TICKET Swing by […]

  • Mistletoe & Martinis

    Essex Yacht Club 13 Novelty Ln, Essex, CT, United States

    Mistletoe & Martinis To be held at the Essex Yacht Club Tuesday, December 15, 2026 6 – 9 pm The Connecticut River Museum will once again host its highly anticipated annual holiday event! The event will take place at the […]

  • Yoga at the Lay House

    Yoga at the Lay House Saturday, December 19, 2026 10:30 a.m. — 11:30 a.m. Members: $10 Non-Members: $18 Looking for relaxation by the Connecticut River? Our new Yoga at the Lay House series provides just that! Join instructor Hayley Cann […]

  • River Tales: The Story of Snow

    River Tales: The Story of Snow Saturday, January 2, 2027 11 am – 12 pm or 1 pm – 2 pm Non-members: $3 per learner Members: FREE! Museum admission is not included with ticket purchase. PURCHASE A TICKET Swing by […]

  • Yoga at the Lay House

    Yoga at the Lay House Saturday, January 16, 2027 10:30 a.m. — 11:30 a.m. Members: $10 Non-Members: $18 Looking for relaxation by the Connecticut River? Our new Yoga at the Lay House series provides just that! Join instructor Hayley Cann […]

  • River Tales: February 6, 2027

    River Tales: February Saturday, February 6, 2027 11 am – 12 pm or 1 pm – 2 pm Non-members: $3 per learner Members: FREE! Museum admission is not included with ticket purchase. PURCHASE A TICKET Swing by the Connecticut River […]

  • Winter Wildlife Eagle Cruises 2027

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

    Every winter, Bald Eagles from as far north as Canada make their way to the open waters of the Connecticut River for easy fishing and nesting. Get up-close aboard RiverQuest, an environmentally friendly vessel with heated cabin and ample deck […]