Art Explorers

New Britain Museum of American Art 56 Lexington Street, New Britain, CT, United States

Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. October 26, 2024 — June 28, 2025 Ages 6-8 Students learn to express their creativity using varied art methods and materials to create personal works of art inspired by Museum pieces. Explore a different area of the collection with new projects each week.

Film | The American Buffalo: A Film by Ken Burns

New Britain Museum of American Art 56 Lexington Street, New Britain, CT, United States

The dramatic story of America's national mammal, which sustained the lives of Native people for untold generations, being driven to the brink of extinction, before an unlikely collection of people rescues it from disappearing forever. Ken Burns recounts the tragic collision of two opposing views of the natural world––and the unforgettable characters who pointed the […]

The Voice of the Hudson- Movie & Discussion

Mark Twain Library 439 Redding Road, Redding, United States

Microplastics are ubiquitous in the environment and can be found in marine and freshwater ecosystems, food, air, and drinking water. Learn more about this important issue with consultant, educator, researcher, and explorer Tim Keyes as he shares the results of sampling done around the country, including here at New Pond Farm. Following the discussion, watch […]

Free

Walk-In Tour | Vik Muniz

New Britain Museum of American Art 56 Lexington Street, New Britain, CT, United States

Walk-In Tour | Vik Muniz   Dive deeper into the NBMAA’s temporary exhibitions! On this Docent-led hour-long tour, participants will look closely at special exhibition Vik Muniz.  Sundays at 1 p.m. | October 13, 2024 - February 23, 2025 Please note: There will be no Sunday 1 p.m. tours on December 22, December 29, and January 5.

Art Explorers

New Britain Museum of American Art 56 Lexington Street, New Britain, CT, United States

Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. October 26, 2024 — June 28, 2025 Ages 6-8 Students learn to express their creativity using varied art methods and materials to create personal works of art inspired by Museum pieces. Explore a different area of the collection with new projects each week.

Connecticut Military Heroes of the Battle of Iwo Jima

Weston History & Culture Center 104 Weston Road, Weston, C, United States

In honor of Veteran’s Day, author Jeffrey R. DeWitt discusses his new book, “Connecticut Military Heroes of the Battle of Iwo Jima”, on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 2pm at the Weston History & Culture Center, 104 Weston Road in Weston, CT. Event is FREE but registration is recommended as space is limited. Register at: […]

Free

Vets Town Hall

Trumbull Library 33 Quality Street, Trumbull, C, United States

The Trumbull Historical Society will host a Veteran's Town Hall in partnership with the Trumbull Library. Ten local veterans will share their military experiences and address a topic of personal significance such as the ongoing search for MIAs, dedication to the "Be the One" initiative, and joining the military post 9/11. Refreshments will be served […]

Living With A Star: Science that Matters to People (A Free, Virtual Lecture)

Hamptons Observatory (online) P. O. Box 3095, East Hampton, N, United States

On November 12, 2024 at 7:00 PM, ET, Hamptons Observatory and Suffolk County Community College will co-host a free, virtual lecture entitled “Living With A Star: Science that Matters to People.” NASA’s Living With A Star program involves heliophysics and targets specific aspects of the Sun-Earth system that affect life and society. For example, a […]

FREE (but donations always appreciated)

American Girl Fan Event – An Evening with Mary Mahoney, Co-Author of “Dolls of Our Lives”

Weston History & Culture Center 104 Weston Road, Weston, C, United States

Were you obsessed with the American Girl dolls and books? Are you still a fan? Then this is the event for you! Join Mary Mahoney, co-author of the book Dolls of Our Lives: Why We Can’t Quit American Girl, on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 7pm at the Weston History & Culture Center in Weston, […]

$20 – $25