Want to experience history for yourself? Our exhibits give you a chance to engage with thousands of items from the museum's rich collection of artifacts.
Highlights include:
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Connecticut's Revolution Exhibit
Examine over 100 historical artifacts and documents, never before collectively displayed.
Explore historical vignettes that help Revolutionary-era Connecticut come to life.
Discover the lived experiences of Connecticut residents - both soldiers and those managing affairs at home.
Galleries
Small but Mighty
Connecticut may be small in size, but its impact is huge! Learn more about the people, places, and things that make our state great.
The Colt Legacy
Samuel Colt's name is synonymous with the firearms industry. View examples from the museum’s famous Colt Collection and learn how Colt helped create the American system of manufacturing.