Explore an installation by designer and visual artist Nontsikelelo Mutiti, whose printed works, films, and installations engage with the history and aesthetics of hair braiding in Black life. The title draws on the Shona word “ruka,” meaning to weave, braid, or knit, and reflects the social connections formed in salons, living rooms, and porches where ... Read more
Explore the perspectives and creativity of New Haven youth through The View from Here 2026 at the Yale Center for British Art. On view in the museum’s High Street exterior ... Read more
Explore Sharon’s history through three pivotal years in American history with Independence Revisited: Sharon in 1776, 1876 & 1976. On view from April 22, 2026, through January 15, 2027, the ... Read more
Explore the complex perspectives surrounding the American Revolution in Loyalists and Sons of Liberty: America 250, a free exhibition at the Yale Center for British Art from May 6 through ... Read more
Explore Fairfield’s colonial past in Fairfield in 1776: Revolution & Resilience, an exhibition marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. On view from May 14, 2026, through January 3, 2027, the exhibition examines the people, communities, and social structures that shaped Fairfield in the years leading up to the American Revolution. Visitors can ... Read more
Discover the lives of Catholics connected to the United States who have been canonized or beatified, and learn how the Catholic Church recognizes them as models of holiness and intercessors. ... Read more
Explore the story of Highfield, a Middlebury estate designed by pioneering Connecticut architect Theodate Pope Riddle for Joseph and Elizabeth Chamberlain in 1911–1914. Family album photographs from the Chamberlains’ early ... Read more
Discover how photography has shaped perceptions of the natural world in Sightlines: British Landscape Photography, 1840 to Now, a free exhibition at the Yale Center for British Art from July ... Read more
Explore the groundbreaking work of British landscape painter John Constable in John Constable: The Landscape Reimagined, a free exhibition at the Yale Center for British Art from September 3, 2026, through July 25, 2027. On view in the museum’s second-floor galleries, the exhibition marks the 250th anniversary of Constable’s birth and offers a rare opportunity ... Read more
Fairfield University Art Museum will present Hieroglyphs to Hype: The Modern Afterlife of Ancient Egypt from September 18 through December 12, 2026, in the Bellarmine Hall Galleries. The exhibition explores the lasting influence of ancient Egyptian art and culture on modern imagination, design, and popular culture through paintings, prints, photography, sculpture, decorative arts, and contemporary ... Read more
Fairfield University Art Museum will present James Welling: Cento from September 25 through December 12, 2026, in the Walsh Gallery at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts. The exhibition marks the first American museum presentation of this major body of work by renowned contemporary photographer James Welling. Featuring more than 60 photographs focused ... Read more
Experience a monumental site-specific installation by internationally renowned artist Richard Long at the Yale Center for British Art from November 4, 2026, through July 11, 2027. Titled Gravity, the work ... Read more
Shop a limited-time selection of gifts, including art sets, toys, mugs, teas, coffees, books, notecards, and memberships. The market also features handmade ornaments and embroidered pieces by Nasreen Sheikh and ... Read more
Newly commissioned paintings by Tomashi Jackson appear alongside works by Robert Rauschenberg in this exhibition marking the centennial of his birth. Jackson’s work draws on archival images connected to Jewel’s ... Read more
Mark the nation’s 250th anniversary with an exhibition exploring the people and experiences that shaped Connecticut during the Revolutionary era. More than 100 objects and documents bring new and familiar ... Read more
Artist and author Robert Carley documents how Americans have represented the flag in the years since September 11, 2001. Through photographs, images, and three-dimensional models, the exhibition explores the flag’s many forms and invites reflection on how the nation changed after the attacks. It is on view in the Converse Gallery from September 12 through ... Read more
This collaborative exhibition features artworks and handcrafted objects by members of the Eastern community, exploring the circle as a symbol of connection, ritual, repetition, and everyday life. Visitors are invited ... Read more
Holiday Enchantment brings seasonal displays, interactive experiences, and festive science to the Connecticut Science Center from November 14 through December 23, 2026. Visitors can stomp, jump, and dance through the ... Read more
Children ages 4 and up and their families can experiment with colorful chemical reactions to create artwork inspired by A Great Breach in Nature: Aerial Photography by J Henry Fair. ... Read more
Enjoy all-you-can-eat pancakes alongside the full à la carte brunch menu on Sunday, November 29, 2026, from 10 am to 1 pm. Reservations are strongly recommended; call 860-349-6033. View the ... Read more
Celebrate the holiday season during Trees in the Rigging at the Connecticut River Museum on Sunday, November 29, 2026. The museum will be open from 10 am to 5 pm. ... Read more
Explore John Constable’s innovative open-air paintings and their influence on European landscape art. Challenging picturesque conventions, Constable made skies, light, seasons, and atmosphere central subjects in his work. The tour ... Read more
The Bruce Museum and Avon Theatre present a screening of Exhibition on Screen: James McNeill Whistler on Sunday, November 29, 2026, from 2 pm to 4 pm. Bruce Museum is ... Read more
Explore the Yale Center for British Art’s iconic building, designed by modernist architect Louis I. Kahn, on a docent-led tour with volunteer museum educators. The free tour takes place Sunday, ... Read more
The Hartford Wolf Pack host the Springfield Thunderbirds for Sensory Inclusivity Night and I-91 Rivalry Night on Sunday, November 29, 2026, at 3 pm. The game will feature lower-volume music, ... Read more
Holiday magic and spectacular circus artistry come together during A Magical Cirque Christmas on Sunday, November 29, 2026, at 4 pm at The Bushnell. A seasonal favorite for more than ... Read more
Play a music-themed, bingo-style game during this sing-along night hosted by Digital Tracks DJ. Mark songs on your card as they play across three rounds of different musical themes. Song ... Read more
