Country
United States
City / Region
Essex, Connecticut, Northeast, USA, North America
Museum Characteristics
Focuses on the history and nature of the Connecticut River. Educates, preserves, and celebrates the river.
Collection Type
Connecticut River vessels (replica of Turtle submarine, "Jetsam" dinghy), Thomas A. Stevens Library, oral histories and videos of the river.
Collection Size
16,000 artifacts (including period furniture, paintings, photos, first editions).
Main Exhibitions
On The Great River (history of the river from Indigenous peoples to early 19th century); "The River That Connects Us" (resources of the Connecticut Valley); "The Vertical Gallery" (Russell Buckingham mural covering the 410 miles of the river). Annual exhibitions: "Steve Cryan's Holiday Train Show"; "The Eagles of Essex".
Observations
Offers public cruises, educational programs, and special events. Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Source(s)
CONNECTICUT RIVER MUSEUM. About Us. Essex, CT. Disponível em: https://ctrivermuseum.org/about-us/. Acesso em: 28 maio 2025..CONNECTICUT RIVER MUSEUM. *Connecticut River Museum