FIELD TRIPS
The Connecticut Museum offers hands-on and engaging programs at the Museum, in your classroom, or through distance learning. Our programs highlight objects from our collection bringing history, geography, and civics to life for students. Our team of museum educators receives extensive training to ensure that your students have a memorable museum experience.
All of our school programs have been designed to support social studies and ELA curriculums, and are aligned with the Connecticut Elementary and Secondary Social Studies Standards and the Common Core State Standards. These interactive, inquiry-based programs help develop interdisciplinary skills like making observations and inferences, understanding points of view, identifying key details, forming conclusions, evidential reasoning, and critical thinking.
Teachers looking to schedule a field trip to the Museum can choose from one of our grade-specific, thematic programs. These programs take place in the Museum's exhibitions or in non-exhibition teaching spaces. Please note: these hands-on, interactive programs do not include additional time for independent exploration. If you are interested, please ask about adding on a Gallery Visit to your field trip during the scheduling process.
supports classroom learning in:
Connecticut Elementary and Secondary Social Studies Standards and Common Core State Standards.
topics covered:
Art, Black and Latino studies, Civics and government, Colonial history, Communities, Connecticut history, Cultural connections, Geography, Immigration and migration, Industrial revolution, Inquiry, Material culture, Native history, Primary source analysis, Revolutionary war.
contact info
Name: Rebecca Gross
Phone: 860-236-5621 ext. 232.
Email: [email protected]
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Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
The Connecticut Museum of Culture and History is the go-to-destination for those who want to gain a deeper understanding of Connecticut’s culture and history. Here you will learn more about the critical role Connecticut continues to play in American history — and about the many cultures living in the state today. Through collaborative interactive exhibitions and programs, rooted in our world-class collections, you will explore the resiliency of its diverse communities, the creativity of its cultures, and the impact of its innovations.
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Hrs: Tues.-Fri. 12pm-5pm, Thurs. nights until 8pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun. 12pm-5pm
SCOUT GROUP FIELD TRIPS & OUTREACH PROGRAMS
The Connecticut Museum of Culture and History offers a selection of hands-on, interactive programs for scout groups. Scout programs are also available as hour-long outreach programs brought directly to you! Outreach programs are $150 per program plus $0.65 per mile for roundtrip.
supports scout badges in:
Offers a selection of hands-on, interactive programs for scout groups. Examples include Brownie Scouts’ ‘Celebrating Community’ badge, Junior Scouts’ “Playing the Past” badge, Tiger Scouts’ Adventure “Stories in Shapes. Boy Scouts’ Merit Badge “Genealogy”
topics covered:
Art, Black and Latino studies, Civics and government, Colonial history, Communities, Connecticut history, Cultural connections, Geography, Immigration and migration, Industrial revolution, Inquiry, Material culture, Native history, Primary source analysis, Revolutionary war
contact info
Name: Katerina Mazzacane
Phone: 860-236-5621 x222
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
The Connecticut Museum of Culture and History is the go-to-destination for those who want to gain a deeper understanding of Connecticut’s culture and history. Here you will learn more about the critical role Connecticut continues to play in American history — and about the many cultures living in the state today. Through collaborative interactive exhibitions and programs, rooted in our world-class collections, you will explore the resiliency of its diverse communities, the creativity of its cultures, and the impact of its innovations.
contact info
Hrs: Vary
GROUP HOMESCHOOL STUDENT FIELD TRIPS
Home school days are offered periodically throughout the year and are an interactive, hands-on educational experience designed for children of all ages. Workshops are offered throughout the day for different age groups. Families may sign up for a half day (one workshop) or a full day (two workshops). Each workshop includes a list of additional resources to encourage further at-home exploration of the workshop themes.
Families can also register their children under the age of 5 for the Little Learners program free of charge. This opportunity features story times, crafts, and guided activities related to the day’s themes.
supports classroom learning in:
Connecticut Elementary and Secondary Social Studies Standards and Common Core State Standards
topics covered:
Art, Black and Latino studies, Civics and government, Colonial history, Communities, Connecticut history, Cultural connections, Geography, Immigration and migration, Industrial revolution, Inquiry, Material culture, Native history, Primary source analysis, Revolutionary war.
contact info
Name: Katerina Mazzacane
Phone: 860-236-5621 ext. 222
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
The Connecticut Museum of Culture and History is the go-to-destination for those who want to gain a deeper understanding of Connecticut’s culture and history. Here you will learn more about the critical role Connecticut continues to play in American history — and about the many cultures living in the state today. Through collaborative interactive exhibitions and programs, rooted in our world-class collections, you will explore the resiliency of its diverse communities, the creativity of its cultures, and the impact of its innovations.
contact info
Hrs: Tues.-Fri. 12pm-5pm, Thurs. nights until 8pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun. 12pm-5pm
FAMILY OUTINGS
The CMCH is a great place to visit with kids! Come on your own and explore the interactive exhibits, or join us for one of our many fun family programs!
Inspire Center - Every Saturday and Sunday families can explore, create, and invent in the Inspire Center! Using inspiration from Curtis Veeder, a Connecticut inventor, and the unique objects in the CMCH’s collection, the Inspire Center brings history and problem-solving together in this hands-on, creative space designed for visitors of all ages!
Free First Weekend Family Programs - On the first weekend of every month, the CMCH offers free admission to the museum exhibits and Inspire Center. On Saturday, join us for a fun free family program. These drop-in family programs are typically scheduled from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm and involve a craft or activity for children and caregivers to work on together.
topics covered:
Art, Black and Latino studies, Civics and government, Colonial history, Communities, Connecticut history, Cultural connections, Geography, Immigration and migration, Industrial revolution, Inquiry, Material culture, Native history, Primary source analysis, Revolutionary war
contact info
Name: Katerina Mazzacane
Phone: 860-236-5621 x222
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
The Connecticut Museum of Culture and History is the go-to-destination for those who want to gain a deeper understanding of Connecticut’s culture and history. Here you will learn more about the critical role Connecticut continues to play in American history — and about the many cultures living in the state today. Through collaborative interactive exhibitions and programs, rooted in our world-class collections, you will explore the resiliency of its diverse communities, the creativity of its cultures, and the impact of its innovations.
contact info
Hrs: Tues.-Fri. 12pm-5pm, Thurs. nights until 8pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun. 12pm-5pm