Connecticut Museum of Culture and History

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1 Elizabeth Street
Hartford, 06105 United States Get Directions

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  • Rebellious Exhibit Tour at Connecticut Museum of Culture and History

    Rebellious Exhibit Tour at Connecticut Museum of Culture and History

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

    Explore stories of resistance, activism, and change during the Rebellious Exhibit Tour at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History. Centered around the question, "What does the Declaration of Independence mean to you?", the museum's Rebellious exhibition examines moments throughout Connecticut history when individuals and communities challenged the status quo in pursuit of their own ... Read more

  • Tavern Talks at Connecticut Museum of Culture and History

    Tavern Talks at Connecticut Museum of Culture and History

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

    Step into the social world of early Connecticut during Tavern Talks at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History. Held on Tuesday afternoons throughout the summer, this gallery talk explores the fascinating history behind the museum's collection of historic tavern signs displayed in the Auditorium. These signs once hung outside bustling taverns that served as ... Read more

  • Drawn Here Gallery Talk at Connecticut Museum of Culture and History

    Drawn Here Gallery Talk at Connecticut Museum of Culture and History

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

    Visitors can explore the stories and history behind the exhibition Drawn Here: Stories from Hartford’s North End during recurring gallery talks at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History. Guided by a member of the Museum staff, the interactive introductory tours offer insight into the exhibition’s themes, artwork, and the experiences of the communities represented ... Read more

  • Relief Carving Fundamentals with Rick Liegl at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History

    Relief Carving Fundamentals with Rick Liegl at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History

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

    Learn the art of traditional woodcarving during Relief Carving Fundamentals with Rick Liegl on August 8, 2026, from 1 pm to 4 pm at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History. This beginner-friendly workshop introduces participants to the techniques of relief carving while creating a decorative floral design on a wooden panel. Designed for both ... Read more

  • Family Craft Workshop: Connecticut Cartooning at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History

    Family Craft Workshop: Connecticut Cartooning at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History

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

    Discover the art of comic creation during the Family Craft Workshop: Connecticut Cartooning on August 6, 2026, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History. Families and aspiring artists ages 8 and up are invited to explore Connecticut's rich cartooning history while learning the fundamentals of comic storytelling. Led ... Read more

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

    Short Attention Span Literary Club (Online)

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

    Readers are invited to join the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History's Short Attention Span Literary Club on August 5, 2026, from 1 pm to 2 pm for a relaxed online discussion of a contemporary short story. Designed for readers who enjoy meaningful conversations without the commitment of a traditional book club, the program meets ... Read more

  • Tavern Talks at Connecticut Museum of Culture and History

    Tavern Talks at Connecticut Museum of Culture and History

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

    Step into the social world of early Connecticut during Tavern Talks at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History. Held on Tuesday afternoons throughout the summer, this gallery talk explores the fascinating history behind the museum's collection of historic tavern signs displayed in the Auditorium. These signs once hung outside bustling taverns that served as ... Read more

  • Family Storytime at Connecticut Museum of Culture and History

    Family Storytime at Connecticut Museum of Culture and History

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

    Families with young children can enjoy an afternoon of stories and creativity during Family Storytime at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History on June 7, August 2, and September 6 from 3 pm to 3:30 pm. The recurring program invites children and caregivers to relax on beanbags while listening to stories centered around creativity, ... Read more

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

    Inspire Center: New Theme at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History

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

    Explore history through creativity at the Inspire Center on August 2, 2026, from 12 pm to 4:30 pm at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History. This interactive, hands-on space invites visitors of all ages to examine historical objects, spark their imaginations, and collaborate on creative problem-solving challenges. The Inspire Center combines museum collections with ... Read more

  • Family Program: Beat the Heat at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History

    Family Program: Beat the Heat at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History

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

    Cool off with a day of music, creativity, and family fun during the free Family Program: Beat the Heat on August 1, 2026, from 11 am to 4 pm at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History. Designed for children of all ages and their families, this interactive event celebrates the joy of music through ... Read more