Welcome to the Museum of Connecticut History 

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:

• Connecticut Invents! - a program offered by the Museum's Education Department
• A Connecticut Sampler-a new education program offered by the Museum's Education Department
• Scavenger Hunt
• Fun Facts about the Museum
• Museum of Connecticut History Brochure
• Colt Firearms Research Resources (Finding Aid)
• Patents database (Search Connecticut patents from 1800 to 1900)

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

Connecticut Invents Blog:

“Women Inventors You Should Know” “Women Inventors You Should Know” (especially since the 1st one is from CT! @ http://ow.ly/2rrTJ

Happy Watermelon Day! To me a cool, juicy slice of watermelon on a hot summer day is one of the joys of summer. Especially after a hot run or bike ride there’s nothing better. One of my fondest watermelon memories occurred when I was working for the National Park Service as an archaeologist on the plains of North […]

Hot Dog Connecticut! Happy National Chili Dog Day everyone! Yes, it is another obscure holiday, but hey, who amongst us hasn’t scarfed down a few chili dogs in his or her day. (And if you haven’t, well, I feel sorry for you…) And of course there are a couple Connecticut inventions related to hot dogs that I think […]