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Mysterious Materials at Connecticut Museum of Culture and History

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, United States

Families can discover the unexpected at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History’s Mysterious Materials family program. Ever wondered what a wooden nickel looks like or how decorations could be made from hair? This imaginative drop-in experience invites children and their caregivers to look closely at images of everyday objects and guess the surprising materials ... Read more

Coffee: A Connecticut Story Exhibit Tour at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, United States

Discover how Connecticut’s story is connected to coffee in this engaging guided tour of the museum’s newest exhibition, Coffee: A Connecticut Story. Led by a museum educator, this gallery talk invites visitors to explore how coffee has shaped community, commerce, and culture in the state. The tour is included with museum admission and does not ... Read more

Craft Workshop: Create a Travel Journal at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, United States

Capture your summer memories in a one-of-a-kind way at Craft Workshop: Create a Travel Journal on Saturday, July 12, 2025, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History in Hartford. In this introductory-level bookmaking workshop, participants will explore the art and history of handmade books while creating their own ... Read more

Family Program: Birthday Bash at Connecticut Museum of Culture and History

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, United States

The Connecticut Museum of Culture and History in Hartford invites families to celebrate its 200th birthday with a special Birthday Bash on Saturday, June 28, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. This free event features a day full of crafts, games, sweet treats, and the launch of the museum’s brand new children’s book, The Key ... Read more

Bomba Workshop with Bomba de Aquí at Connecticut Museum of Culture and History

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, United States

Experience the vibrant rhythms and traditions of Afro-Puerto Rican culture at the Bomba Workshop with Bomba de Aquí on Saturday, June 21 at 2:00 p.m. at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History in Hartford. Led by Brendaliz Cepeda—granddaughter of NEA Heritage Fellow Rafael Cepeda—and current SNEAP Mentor Saul Peñaloza, this free, family-friendly workshop offers ... Read more

Behind-the-Scenes Tour: The Fight for Civil Rights in Connecticut at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, United States

In recognition of Juneteenth, the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History will host a special behind-the-scenes tour on Saturday, June 21 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This program highlights the stories of Connecticans who have worked toward social justice and freedom, with a focus on 20th-century civil rights efforts. Participants will visit the museum’s ... Read more

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Family Story Time at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, United States

Families can enjoy an engaging afternoon of storytelling and creativity during Family Story Time at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at 3:00 pm. Children under the age of 10 are invited to relax on beanbags while listening to a book that celebrates innovation and imagination. After the reading, ... Read more

Family Program: Summer Fun at Connecticut Museum of Culture and History

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, United States

Families can kick off the summer season with Summer Fun, a free drop-in program at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History in Hartford on Saturday, June 7, 2025, beginning at 11:00 am. Children of all ages will enjoy a variety of engaging activities, including decorating visors, creating colorful sand art, going “fishing,” and playing ... Read more

Inspire Center – New Theme at Connecticut Museum of Culture and History

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, United States

The Inspire Center at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History offers a hands-on creative space that blends history and problem-solving for visitors of all ages. Open every weekend, the Center features rotating themes and objects from the Museum’s collection, encouraging collaboration and creativity throughout the year. Beginning Saturday, June 7, 2025, visitors can take ... Read more

Short Attention Span Literary Club at Connecticut Museum of Culture and History

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, United States

The Short Attention Span Literary Club offers a casual and welcoming space for readers to explore short fiction together. The next meeting will take place online via Zoom on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at 1:00 pm. This month’s discussion centers on “Old Flaming Youth” by Jean Stafford. Participants are encouraged to read the story in ... Read more