Curiosity and creativity take center stage during this interactive workshop presented by the Hartford Symphony Orchestra. Designed to introduce participants to the world of orchestral music, the program features hands-on activities, games, and sound experiments that explore a variety of instruments, along with a closer look at the violin, including how it works, its history, ... Read more
Creativity and problem-solving take center stage at the Inspire Center, a hands-on space where visitors of all ages can engage with history through making and collaboration. Using objects from the Connecticut Museum’s collection as inspiration, participants are encouraged to look closely, share ideas, and create something new together. With themes changing every other month, the ... Read more
Rina Banerjee’s suspended installation reimagines the iconic form of the Taj Mahal through contemporary materials and perspective. Rather than marble and permanence, Banerjee constructs her palace from a steel and copper frame wrapped in translucent pink cellophane, challenging assumptions about luxury, history, and cultural legacy. Floating above the ground, the tentlike structure encloses objects that ... 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
The New Britain Museum of American Art invites young artists to discover their creativity in Art Explorers, a hands-on studio program designed for children ages 6 to 8. Held on Saturdays from 10:30 am to 12 pm, beginning October 25, 2025, and running through April 25, 2026, this engaging class encourages participants to experiment with ... Read more
The New Britain Museum of American Art invites young children and their caregivers to explore creativity together in Art Start, a weekly program designed for ages 3 to 5. Held on Saturdays from 11 am to 11:45 am, October 25, 2025, through April 25, 2026, this engaging class blends storytelling and artmaking in an inspiring ... Read more
Seasonal storytelling and hands-on creativity come together during this River Tales program designed for young learners and their caregivers. Centered on the changing natural world, the program explores the transition from winter to spring through the story Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring by Kenard Pak, which follows a boy and his dog as they notice signs ... Read more
Guests can explore highlights from the Yale Center for British Art’s collection during a conversational docent-led tour. In a New Light: Five Centuries of British Art presents works from the sixteenth century to the present in a reimagined installation, offering fresh perspectives on British art across centuries. Led by volunteer museum educators, the tour encourages ... Read more
A creative Valentine’s celebration awaits families during this hands-on program inspired by historic valentines from the museum’s collection. Children can explore designs from theold historic cards and use them as inspiration to craft their own unique valentines to share with friends and loved ones. The activity encourages creativity while offering a playful connection to the ... Read more
UConn Women’s Basketball takes the court against Butler in a Saturday afternoon matchup at PeoplesBank Arena. The game is scheduled for February 7, 2026, with tipoff at 12:00 pm.
