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Connecticut Museum of Culture & History
1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT 06105
860-236-5621
https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/
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The Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, formerly the Connecticut Historical Society, was established in 1825. It is the state's official historical society and one of the oldest in the nation. It houses a museum, library, and an archive and education center. The museum's collection includes more than 4 million manuscripts, graphics, books, artifacts, and other historical materials, displayed in permanent and changing exhibitions organized by theme. (Their website includes some online exhibitions, as well.) A handicap accessible restroom is located on the first floor. The museum has sensory bags available upon.
Categories: Family, Governance, History
Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
Free admission for 2 adults and 4 children.
Connecticut River Museum
67 Main Street, Essex, CT 06426
860-767-8269
https://www.ctrivermuseum.org/
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The Connecticut River Museum, a National Historic Landmark, is focused on the sharing and preservation of local maritime history, collecting and protecting manuscripts, books, art and artifacts of regional significance. Located on Steamboat Dock in Essex, CT, its campus includes the historic Samuel Lay House, an 1878 steamboat warehouse, and a waterfront park. The three-story museum offers both changing and permanent exhibitions, the latter including a replica of the first American submarine, built in 1776 for use against the British. For an additional fee, visitors may take a ride on the “Onrust,” a replica of a 17th Century Dutch boat. A museum shop is on the premises.
Categories: Family, Governance, History, Ocean
Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
Reduced admission for 2 adults and 2 children or grandchildren.
Custom House Maritime Museum
150 Bank Street, New London, CT 06320
860-447-2501
https://www.nlmaritimesociety.org/
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Located in the former whaling port of New London, the Custom House Maritime Museum is dedicated to the preserving and sharing of the area's maritime history. The museum, in the nation's oldest continuously operating U.S. Custom House, offers lighthouse tours; boat trips; and exhibitions containing artifacts and paintings related to local lighthouses, US Customs, and the Amistad slave ship. Among others, the institution is the steward of New London Harbor Light—established 257 years ago and still in use, it is the first and the tallest lighthouse built on Long Island Sound. A museum shop is on the premises.
Categories: Family, Governance, History, Ocean
Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
Free admission for 2 adults and 2 children.