Stay cool with great drop-in programs for families and kids and special tours in July!

Family Program: What can you see at the Connecticut Historical Society?

Saturday, July 6 | Drop in 10:00 am-1:00 pm
FREE

Kids decorate their very own cardboard binoculars and then use them as they explore the CHS galleries and grounds. You never know what you will see when you visit the museum! LEARN MORE.

Family Program:
Story & Crafts at the Museum

10:00 - 11:00 am | $8 adults, $6 seniors, $4 students and youth 6-17 | FREE for members and children 5 and under | please note that library passes are not accepted for this program

Join us for story-time at the Connecticut Historical Society all summer long! Children will listen to a story, make a simple craft to take home, and have time to explore our hands-on exhibits. This program is recommended for children ages 5 and under; all children must be accompanied by an adult. Program repeats Wednesdays and Thursdays, July 10-August 22. LEARN MORE.

Wednesday, July 10 & Thursday, July 11: Cars and Transportation
Wednesday, July 17 & Thursday, July 18: Flowers and Gardens
Wednesday, July 24 & Thursday, July 25: Colors and Exploration
Wednesday, July 31 & Thursday, August 1: Sports and Exercise

Kids' Program: Passport to Connecticut History Summer Series

1:00 - 3:00 pm | $12 for non-members, $8 for members | please note that library passes are not accepted for this program

Spend the summer exploring Connecticut's history at the Connecticut Historical Society! Weekly themes in July and August encourage kids, ages 7-10, to learn about our state by participating in interactive exhibit experiences, examining reproduction artifacts, making arts and craft projects to take home, and having fun! LEARN MORE.

Wednesday, July 10: What is a Museum?
Wednesday, July 17: Building a Connecticut Community
Wednesday, July 24: My Family History
Wednesday, July 31: Native Americans in Early Connecticut

Behind-the-Scenes Tour:
The CHS Toolbox

NEW DATE! Saturday, July 20
11:00 am & 1:00 pm
$5 members | $15 non-members
tickets available online

Calling all Yankee craftsmen! Come peek behind the scenes at the CHS's incredible collection of vintage tools and then tour our unmatched collection of CT furniture to see what the tools made. Space is limited. Don't be disappointed—buy tickets in advance! LEARN MORE.

Secrets of the Veeder House Tour

Saturday, July 27 | 11:00 am & 1:00 pm
FREE for members | $4-8 non-members
tickets available online

From the servants' quarters to the original elevator, this is a rare opportunity to explore the architecture and see some of the non-public details of the 1928 house that is now the Connecticut Historical Society. Tours last approximately 45 minutes and are appropriate for ages 12 and up. Tour price includes general admission. Space is limited. LEARN MORE.

Become a member and SAVE! Visit chs.org/membership to learn more.