Current Events & Exhibits

Connecticut River Museum is well known for its wonderful and educational events and exhibitions. Please view all the upcoming happenings taking place by the Connecticut River this season.

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Connecticut River Museum Celebrates 50 Years

50th Anniversary Celebration October 12, 2023-October 12, 2024   “The most historic property on the Connecticut River.” It all started over a bowl of clam chowder at the Griswold Inn. It was 1972, and Tom Stevens—historian, former director of the […]

CRM Cares Donation Drive

May 15 - June 12   May is CRM CARES month!  This year we are supporting the Valley Shore Animal Welfare League.  Valley Shore Animal Welfare League (also known as 'VSAWL') is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1972 by […]

River Tales: They Call Me River

Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

May 18th @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm River Tales: They Call Me River 11:00 – 12:00 pm Child + Adult Members: $5.00 Child + Adult Non-Members: $8.00   Purchase Tickets Here   The journey of a flowing river begins […]

Lighthouse Cruise to Old Saybrook

RiverQuest River Cruise Lighthouse Cruise to Old Saybrook Saturday, June 1 10:00 am to 12:00pm $45.00 All guests Join us aboard RiverQuest departing from Steamboat Dock in Essex for a relaxing cruise down the Connecticut River to view the Inner […]

Shanties & Sails: Johnson Girls

Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

Shanties & Sails: Johnson Girls Tuesday, June 4, 2024 5:30-6:30 Shanties: FREE 7:00-8:00 Onrust: $25. Sail aboard the Onrust with the performers!   A big Thank You to our Shanties & Sails sponsor Privé Swiss Wellness for their generous support! […]

RiverFare 2024

Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

Save the Date! RiverFare 2024 will be back on the Museum's lawn on June 6, 2024 from 6pm - 9pm. Purchase your tickets for RiverFare 2024! You don’t want to miss this fantastic evening!   More Information and Purchase Tickets […]

Connecticut Sea Music Festival

Connecticut Sea Music Festival June 7 - 10, 2024 The Connecticut Sea Music Festival is an event put on by the Maritime Music & Tradition Society to enact its mission of preserving and encouraging maritime and traditional music through education, […]

CT Open House Day

Join us in celebrating CT Open House Day! Free Admission for the first 50 visitors.

Shanties & Sails: Marc Bernier

Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

Shanties & Sails: Marc Bernier Tuesday, June 11, 2024 5:30-6:30 Shanties: FREE 7:00-8:00 Onrust: $25. Sail aboard the Onrust with the performers! A big Thank You to our Shanties & Sails sponsor Privé Swiss Wellness for their generous support! Shanties […]

Event Series RiverQuest Kid’s Cruise

RiverQuest Kid’s Cruise

On select Saturday mornings  9:00am, we offer a special cruise, designed for young children and their parents, grandparents, etc., aboard RiverQuest. On this cruise, we will show young children how to use binoculars, teach them about the birds we see, […]

$10 – $20
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