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:

Connecticut Patent of the Day: Happy Babe Ruth Day!   Today is Babe Ruth Day. A day to remember, in my opinion, the greatest baseball player of them all: George Herman “Babe” Ruth. On this date in 1947 The Babe visited Yankee Stadium for the last time before succumbing … Continue reading →

Connecticut Patent of the Day: “It’s Jammy Time!”   Happy “National Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day“! Yes I know it would have been nice to have some advance warning, since most of you already picked out your work clothes.  I suggest hopping into them as soon as … Continue reading →

Connecticut Patent of the Day: Baseball’s Opening Day! In my mind spring is now officially here. Today is opening day of Major League Baseball. So with that in mind here are a couple of baseball patents from the Nutmeg State: