Exhibit Opening: Getting There: Wayfinding on the Water in the Pre-Modern Age

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

Getting There: Wayfinding on the Water in the Pre-Modern Age Exhibition Opening Celebration Thursday, April 18, 2024 4pm - 6pm Uncover history during curator-led tours, discover celestial navigation, and enjoy small bites and beverages. Plus, you'll be the first to […]

River Tales: I Talk Like a River 

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

River Tales: I Talk Like a River  11:00 – 12:00 pm Child + Adult Members: $5.00 Child + Adult Non-Members: $8.00 >> Click here to reserve your spot! Spring is in the air, and flowers are blooming! As we enjoy […]

Spring Break 2024: Camp Sampler Days

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

Spring Break Workshops: Camp Sampler April 8-12 Looking for something fun to do this spring break? Why not spend it exploring the Connecticut River? Between April 8 and 12, the Connecticut River Museum is hosting a five-day Spring Break Camp […]

River Tales: On Eagle Cove

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

River Tales: On Eagle Cove  11:00 – 12:00 pm Child + Adult Members: $5.00 Child + Adult Non-Members: $8.00   >> Click here to reserve your spot! It’s prime eagle-spotting season along the Connecticut River and Winter Wildlife cruises are […]

Homeschool Program: Eagle Watch 2

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

The February class sold out, so we've added a second date!  Eagle Watch 2! March 7, 2024   10:00am – 12:00pm Get out on the River with a ride on RiverQuest. – this two-hour cruise along the lower Connecticut River will offer opportunities […]

2024 Winter Wildlife Eagle Cruises on RiverQuest

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

Experience the beauty and solitude of the lower Connecticut River during this wonderful time of year! It is so different than it is any other time of the year. There are no other vessels on the water, and with no […]

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River Tales: The Winter Bird

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

River Tales: The Winter Bird  11:00 – 12:00 pm Child + Adult Members: $5.00 Child + Adult Non-Members: $8.00 >> Click here to reserve your spot! While you’re enjoying the new year, swing by the Connecticut River Museum for a […]

30th Annual Train Show

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

30th Annual Train Show November 21, 2023 - February 18, 2024 Do you hear the train coming? All Aboard! Don’t miss out on this New England holiday tradition. The family-friendly Train Show exhibit is back for its 30th year at […]

Conjuring Fear: The Legacy of the Connecticut Witch Trials

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

Live from the Boathouse! Beth Caruso presents Conjuring Fear: The Legacy of the Connecticut Witch Trials The Annual Horace Beck Lecture 6:00 – 7:00 pm Members: FREE (please use the ticket reservation link to reserve your spot) Non-Members: $5.00 >> […]

Essex Source to Sea Cleanup

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

The Essex Land Trust, Sustainable Essex, and the Connecticut River Museum will participate in the Connecticut River Conservancy Source to Sea Cleanup on September 23. Meet at the Connecticut River Museum at 9:00 AM for a briefing and will proceed […]

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