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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, programs and exhibits:

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

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Connecticut Invents Blog:

Connecticut Invents! Summer 09 Tour
Summer is just around the corner and so is the Summer 09 Tour of Connecticut Invents! I have 16 dates booked at various libraries across the state which I’ve listed below. This hands on program is best suited for kids entering grades 4-6, but parents and other caregivers are always invited to sit in on [...]
Connecticut Inventions Kind of Day
For the first time in 6 months we are going to hit 70 degrees today here in the Nutmeg State! So as I sit in my office glancing at the beautiful blue sky, my mind wanders to thinking of what I would rather be doing. And of course some CT inventions play a part……. 1. I’m [...]
Inventions of 2008
Time Magazine has come out with their annual “The Best Inventions of the Year” list. Check it out and see what you think. My favorites from the list include #1 the Retail DNA Test. I’ve already done one of these as part of my family history research. Accurate, inexpensive and amazing to me as historian. Mine [...]

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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