Museum of CT History Exhibits

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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:

Not ready to visit in person? Take a virtual tour of the museum!

Virtual tour of the Museum of CT history  

Connecticut's Revolution Exhibit

CT Revolutionary exhibit entrance

Examine over 100 historical artifacts and documents, never before collectively displayed.

Revolutionary ideas

Explore historical vignettes that help Revolutionary-era Connecticut come to life.

Image of Redding encampment

Discover the lived experiences of Connecticut residents - both soldiers and those managing affairs at home.

Galleries

Small but mighty entrance

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.
Colt Legacy

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.