Connecticut River Museum

Discover the natural beauty and cultural heritage of New England's Great River at the Connecticut River Museum. Explore the stories of people and the River. Take a virtual tour of all 410 miles through our vertical gallery exhibit. Travel back to the American Revolution and climb aboard a replica of the first submarine, or imagine you are part of the April 1814 British Raid on Essex. Find out about the Connecticut River and the environmental comeback story that it represents. Take a summer Schooner cruise or a winter EagleWatch boat tour. There's adventure for everyone in your crew here on the riverfront in Essex, CT.