Families can step aboard the historic Chicago, Aurora & Elgin Railroad car #303 for a festive holiday ride at the Connecticut Trolley Museum in East Windsor. This seasonal experience features hot chocolate served in a souvenir cup, along with a cookie and a candy cane presented by two holiday elves. As the train makes its ... Read more
Mystic Seaport Museum offers an immersive experience of maritime history at its outdoor waterfront campus in Mystic, Connecticut. Visitors can explore a recreated 19th-century seaport village, a working shipyard, multiple exhibition buildings, a planetarium, and seasonal opportunities to get out on the water. The Museum operates year-round with seasonal schedules. From January 1 to January ... Read more
The holiday season comes to life once again at the Connecticut River Museum with Steve Cryan’s 32nd Annual Train Show. Opening on Friday, November 21, 2025, and running through February 1, 2026, from 10 am to 5 pm, this beloved exhibition features a brand-new model train layout designed by artist and train enthusiast Steve Cryan. ... Read more
"Shining Light on Truth: Black Lives at Yale & in New Haven," a new exhibition at the Yale Schwarzman Center in New Haven, will be on display from March 24, 2025, through March 8, 2026. This exhibition highlights the significant and often overlooked roles of Black individuals throughout Yale University’s and New Haven’s histories, emphasizing ... Read more
Yale Schwarzman Center will present The View from Here: Accessing Art Through Photography from April 7, 2025, through January 4, 2026. This exhibition showcases the work of thirteen student-photographers from Greater New Haven who participated in a collaborative photography program with the Yale Center for British Art, the Lens Media Lab at the Institute for ... Read more
Celebrate the holiday season with Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 4D at The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. This immersive 10-minute film uses the same beloved stop-motion animation style as the classic television special, bringing Rudolph, Hermey the Elf, and their friends to life like never before. Audiences can relive the timeless adventure in a visually stunning ... Read more
Step into the wild with Animal Kingdom 4D: The Wild Awaits at the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk. This immersive 13-minute film takes audiences on a breathtaking journey through the wonders of the animal kingdom, from the sun-drenched African savannah to the icy polar regions and the mysterious deep ocean. Stunning 4D effects bring you face-to-face ... Read more
Celebrate the holiday season with Take the Trolley to Santa at the Shore Line Trolley Museum, a cherished family tradition returning Thanksgiving weekend and running weekends through December 21, 2025. This festive event, held from 11 am to 5 pm, offers a magical experience for visitors of all ages. Climb aboard a beautifully decorated, heated ... Read more
Step into the wild with Animal Kingdom 4D: The Wild Awaits at the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk. This immersive 13-minute film takes audiences on a breathtaking journey through the wonders of the animal kingdom, from the sun-drenched African savannah to the icy polar regions and the mysterious deep ocean. Stunning 4D effects bring you face-to-face ... Read more
Step into the wild with Animal Kingdom 4D: The Wild Awaits at the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk. This immersive 13-minute film takes audiences on a breathtaking journey through the wonders of the animal kingdom, from the sun-drenched African savannah to the icy polar regions and the mysterious deep ocean. Stunning 4D effects bring you face-to-face ... Read more
