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The Museum of Connecticut History at The Connecticut State Library
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Welcome to the Museum of Connecticut History 


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At the Museum of Connecticut History, you'll find exhibits that trace the growth of the State and its role in the development of the nation. The Museum focuses on Connecticut's government, industrial and military history.

To learn more about Museum collections & exhibits, follow the links in our "Spotlight on Exhibits". You may also want to check out these special resources related to the Museum and its exhibits:

The Museum of Connecticut History is a part of the Connecticut State Library.

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Connecticut Invents Blog:

Connecticut Invents! Summer 2008
I’ll be hitting the road this summer to locations around Connecticut, spreading the word about Connecticut inventors and inventions. The program will be offered to kids entering the 4th, 5th and 6th grades at the locations listed below. During the program participants will learn about famous and not so famous inventors and inventions, check out [...]
Connecticut Invents! on the Radio
Give a listen to the audio file from WILI radio about the program and the Museum of Connecticut History. Scroll down to the April 7th listing and follow the link. Click here
Connecticut Invents! Travels to Mansfield
The Mansfield Public Library and the Mansfield Historical Society are co-hosting the Connecticut Invents! program at the Mansfield library on Friday, April 11th at 7:00. This will be a more adult oriented presentation, but kids are most welcome to attend and learn about famous and not so famous Connecticut inventors and inventions. Prior to the [...]

The Museum is part of the Connec

The Museum is part of the Connecticut State Library.
Admission is free

Museum of Connecticut History, Connecticut State Library
231 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106 [Directions/Parking]

Tel: 860-757-6535, Fax: 860-757-6521
Museum Administrator: Dean Nelson

Museum Hours: Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

The Library and Museum are closed on Sundays, State Holidays & Saturdays when a holiday observance is on a Friday or Monday.


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