Connecticut River Museum

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67 Main Street
Essex, CT 06426 Get Directions

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  • Tree Swallow Sunset Trips on Onrust & RiverQuest at Connecticut River Museum

    Tree Swallow Sunset Trips on Onrust & RiverQuest at Connecticut River Museum

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    Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT

    Experience one of nature's most remarkable evening spectacles during the Tree Swallow Sunset Trips aboard Onrust and RiverQuest, offered from August 21 through September 23, 2026. These evening cruises travel to a special location along the Connecticut River where hundreds of thousands of tree swallows gather at sunset before settling into the reeds for the ... Read more

  • Tree Swallow Sunset Trips on Onrust & RiverQuest at Connecticut River Museum

    Tree Swallow Sunset Trips on Onrust & RiverQuest at Connecticut River Museum

    Recurring
    Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT

    Experience one of nature's most remarkable evening spectacles during the Tree Swallow Sunset Trips aboard Onrust and RiverQuest, offered from August 21 through September 23, 2026. These evening cruises travel to a special location along the Connecticut River where hundreds of thousands of tree swallows gather at sunset before settling into the reeds for the ... Read more

  • Tree Swallow Sunset Trips on Onrust & RiverQuest at Connecticut River Museum

    Tree Swallow Sunset Trips on Onrust & RiverQuest at Connecticut River Museum

    Recurring
    Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT

    Experience one of nature's most remarkable evening spectacles during the Tree Swallow Sunset Trips aboard Onrust and RiverQuest, offered from August 21 through September 23, 2026. These evening cruises travel to a special location along the Connecticut River where hundreds of thousands of tree swallows gather at sunset before settling into the reeds for the ... Read more

  • Thursdays on the Dock: The Italics at the Connecticut River Museum

    Thursdays on the Dock: The Italics at the Connecticut River Museum

    Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT

    Enjoy an evening of classic rock 'n' roll during Thursdays on the Dock featuring The Italics on Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Connecticut River Museum. A favorite summertime tradition for 17 years, Thursdays on the Dock offers free outdoor concerts on the Museum's scenic waterfront lawn. Guests are ... Read more

  • Thursdays on the Dock: Cherry Pie at the Connecticut River Museum

    Thursdays on the Dock: Cherry Pie at the Connecticut River Museum

    Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT

    Spend a summer evening by the Connecticut River with live music from Cherry Pie during Thursdays on the Dock on Thursday, August 13, 2026, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Connecticut River Museum. Celebrating its 17th season, Thursdays on the Dock is a beloved shoreline tradition that brings free outdoor concerts to the ... Read more

  • RiverQuest Kid's Cruise at Connecticut River Museum

    RiverQuest Kid’s Cruise at Connecticut River Museum

    Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT

    Introduce young explorers to the Connecticut River during the RiverQuest Kid's Cruise on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 10 to 11 am. Designed for children and their families, this special one-hour cruise aboard RiverQuest features hands-on learning about the river's wildlife, ecology, and history. Young participants will learn how to use binoculars, identify local birds, ... Read more

  • Summer Camp at Connecticut River Museum

    Summer Camp at Connecticut River Museum

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    Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT

    Young explorers can spend their summer discovering the natural beauty and rich history of the Connecticut River at the Connecticut River Museum’s Summer Camp. Running from June 29 through August 7, 2026, from 9 am to 3 pm, this six-week program is designed for children ages 6 to 11 and offers an engaging mix of ... Read more

  • Thursdays on the Dock: 102D Army Band at the Connecticut River Museum

    Thursdays on the Dock: 102D Army Band at the Connecticut River Museum

    Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT

    Enjoy an evening of live waterfront music during Thursdays on the Dock featuring the 102D Army Band on Thursday, August 6, 2026, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Connecticut River Museum. Now in its 17th year, Thursdays on the Dock has become a shoreline tradition, offering free outdoor concerts on the Museum's front ... Read more

  • Members-Only Exhibit Celebration: Rhythm of the River: Music and Memory Along the Connecticut at Connecticut River Museum

    Members-Only Exhibit Celebration: Rhythm of the River: Music and Memory Along the Connecticut at Connecticut River Museum

    Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT

    Connecticut River Museum members are invited to celebrate the opening of Rhythm of the River: Music and Memory Along the Connecticut on Thursday, August 6, 2026, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. Held in the museum's Boathouse, this members-only event features light refreshments and an exclusive first look at the new exhibition. Rhythm of the River ... Read more

  • Summer Camp at Connecticut River Museum

    Summer Camp at Connecticut River Museum

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    Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT

    Young explorers can spend their summer discovering the natural beauty and rich history of the Connecticut River at the Connecticut River Museum’s Summer Camp. Running from June 29 through August 7, 2026, from 9 am to 3 pm, this six-week program is designed for children ages 6 to 11 and offers an engaging mix of ... Read more