Artist Talk and Demonstration: Matin Malikzada, 7th-generation Afghan Master Potter Internationally recognized for his technical skill and elegant designs, Afghan master potter, Matin Malikzada was forced to flee Afghanistan following the Taliban takeover. Along with his family, he is now resettled in Northwest Connecticut. Meet the artist: hear the story of his struggles, joy, creativity, […]

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 nationwide. From the 1700s to […]

Wide Awake: The Connecticut Youth Movement that Elected Lincoln In the election before the Civil War, young anti-slavery activists in Connecticut organized one of the largest, strangest, and most consequential mass movements in American history. Marching in militaristic, torchlit rallies, these Wide Awakes launched a diverse grassroots campaign to defend democracy from slavery. Their incredible […]

Date Night: Chills and Treats Looking for something different to do for Date Night? Bring your sweetie or bestie to the museum for a behind-the-scenes look at some of the weirdest and creepiest items in our vaults, then relax and create a fun Halloween-themed craft to take home while you enjoy wine and snacks. Questions? […]

Wide Awakes: Campaigning for Lincoln Gallery Talk Free Join a museum educator for a guided tour of our newest exhibition, Wide Awakes: Campaigning for Lincoln. Gallery talks are included with museum admission. No pre-registration required! If you’re interested in arranging a private tour of the exhibition for your book club, community center, or other group, contact Public […]

Our annual Día de Muertos Community Celebration returns for 2024 on Saturday, November 2 @ 11 am – 4 pm, FREE and fun for all ages! Experience the sights and sounds of Día de Muertos/Day of the Dead, with all-ages arts activities, mariachi music and Mexican folk dance performances, delicious food for sale by food […]