Join us as acclaimed historian Manisha Sinha discusses her new book, The Rise and Fall of the Second American Republic: Reconstruction, 1860-1920. The book is a groundbreaking, expansive new account of Reconstruction that fundamentally alters our view of this formative period in American history. After the Civil War, the victorious North attempted to create an […]

Noopura Naadam – The Sound of Ankle Bells Free Join us for special dance performances by Layavinyasa Company! During this program, all ages can experience and enjoy the traditional Indian art forms of Kuchipudi Dance and Carnatic music that embody stories from ancient scriptures. Families will also have the opportunity to learn more about the cultural, social, and […]

Join us for a special family story time! Surrounded by books in the exhibit Connecticut’s Bookshelf, families will cozy up in beanbags, listen to a story, and then do some crafts! With a new book each time, families can discover the many stories brought to life by Connecticut authors, illustrators, and storytellers. This program is […]

The Forgotten Chinese Generations Virtual Presentation! AAPI Heritage Month was established to recognize and honor the contributions and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States.  However, the generations of Chinese who first arrived in this country in the 1850s, who helped build the transcontinental […]

Persian Calligraphy Workshop with Alibaba Awrang $30 Join us for an introduction to Persian Calligraphy with master calligrapher Alibaba Awrang. Fusing Persian letters with brightly colored and bold patterns and images, Alibaba uses both traditional and modern techniques in his works. In this workshop, Alibaba will share his history , including his position as head […]

Guided Tour of Connecticut’s Bookshelf Drop in for a guided tour of our latest special exhibition, Connecticut’s Bookshelf. Connecticut is the birthplace of comic books, copyright law, Noah Webster, and the recipe for pumpkin pie. It printed the first fugitive slave narrative, sold millions of dollars of books by subscription, and inspired children’s sections in libraries […]

Making the Look Bring your best pal or significant other to the museum for a custom tour that explores how Americans have used fashion accessories to snazz up their looks over the centuries. You’ll join a museum staff member in the Collections vaults to see how our taste in hats, shoes, bags, and more has […]

Beginner’s Printmaking Workshop $30 Join us in learning the basics of linocut printmaking! In this workshop, led by folk artist Philitha Stemplys-Cowdrey, you will be guided through the whole “block print” process: from designing a pattern, transferring, carving, testing and printing your design to take home. No printmaking experience required, and people of all artistic […]

Join us for a special family story time! Surrounded by books in the exhibit Connecticut’s Bookshelf, families will cozy up in beanbags, listen to a story, and then do some crafts! With a new book each time, families can discover the many stories brought to life by Connecticut authors, illustrators, and storytellers. This program is […]

Connecting Connecticut – Open House Join us for “Connecting Connecticut,” a FREE interactive open house where you “travel” across Connecticut, visiting each county as you journey throughout the Museum’s galleries, answer trivia questions, and earn a chance to win free Connecticut Museum membership for a year! Along the way, go behind the scenes with our […]

Game On! Free Have you ever heard of lawn bowling? What about pedestrianism? Learn about and experience these community-based sports and more at this program for visitors of all ages! At this outdoor program, participants will have a chance to meet and learn from local athletes throughout the day, including Lady Carrie Trimmier-Mccrorey from the […]

Join us for a special family story time! Surrounded by books in the exhibit Connecticut’s Bookshelf, families will cozy up in beanbags, listen to a story, and then do some crafts! With a new book each time, families can discover the many stories brought to life by Connecticut authors, illustrators, and storytellers. This program is […]