The Connecticut Museum of Culture and History in Hartford is turning back the clock with Family Program: Retro Rewind, a lively celebration of all things 1980s. This interactive event invites families to experience the fun and flair of the decade through hands-on activities and larger-than-life games. Guests can step inside life-size versions of classic arcade ... Read more
Step back into early Connecticut’s lively tavern culture during this engaging gallery talk surrounded by the museum’s remarkable collection of historic tavern signs. Once displayed outside bustling public houses, these signs marked spaces where residents gathered to eat, drink, debate, celebrate, and conduct daily life. Today, they offer a fascinating glimpse into the social and ... Read more
Families can enjoy a cozy afternoon of reading and creativity during Family Story Time at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History. Young visitors can settle into beanbags for a read-aloud focused on imagination and innovation, followed by hands-on crafting inspired by the story. The program encourages children to explore their creative side in a ... Read more
Families can enjoy a cozy and creative storytime experience at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, where young visitors are invited to relax on beanbags and listen to a story centered on creativity and innovation. Following the reading, children and their caregivers can explore their own inventive ideas through hands-on crafting activities in the ... Read more
Emotions take center stage during a special screening of Inside Out 2 at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History on March 13, 2026 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Families can follow Joy, Sadness, Disgust, Anger, and Fear—along with Riley’s newest emotions—on another colorful adventure that explores what it means to grow up. Before ... Read more
