Discover rarely seen artifacts from America's founding era during Behind the Scenes Tour: The American Revolution at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History on July 30, 2026. This special evening program offers visitors access to the museum's collection storage areas, spaces that are typically closed to the public. In celebration of the 250th anniversary ... Read more
Creativity and imagination come together during the Family Craft Workshop: Fairy Tails at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History on July 30, 2026. Led by calligrapher Debby Reelitz, this hands-on workshop introduces participants to the tradition of decorative lettering while guiding them through the creation of their own whimsical "Fairy Tail" letter. Each participant ... Read more
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
History enthusiasts can explore rarely seen treasures from the Revolutionary era during Behind the Scenes Tour: The American Revolution at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History on July 23, 2026. Part of the museum's popular behind-the-scenes series, this special evening tour offers access to collection storage areas that are not normally open to the ... Read more
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
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
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
Young readers and their families can celebrate America's 250th anniversary during Family Storytime – America250 at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History on July 5, 2026. This special storytime program invites children and caregivers to relax on beanbags and enjoy a reading of a book connected to the nation's semiquincentennial celebration. After the story, ... Read more
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
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
