The mission of the Connecticut River Museum is to study, preserve
and celebrate the cultural and natural history of the Connecticut
River and its valley.
Exhibits
& Programs:
Full-size replica of the TURTLE, America's 1st submarine.
"Connecticut River: A to Z" exhibition highlighting the
extraordinary historic, artistic and environmental significance
of the river and its communities. From steamboats to motorcycles,
from brownstone to the ivory trade, from dinosaurs to shad...
Changing exhibits relating to the maritime and cultural heritage
of the region.
Annual Shad Festival (June)
Antique and Classic Boat Show (July)
Governor's Cup sailing Regatta (September)
Steam Launch Show (September)
Trees in the Rigging Boat parade (December)
Connecticut Audubon Eagle Festival (February)
Hours of Operation:
Closed Monday
Tuesday - Sunday 10 AM - 5 PM
Special Holiday Hours:Open:
Sunday, December 23, 2001
Sunday, December 30, 2001
Closed:
Monday, December 24, 2001
Monday. December 31, 2001
Tuesday, January 1, 2002
Address:
Connecticut River Museum at Steamboat Dock
67 Main St., Essex, CT 06426
USA
