Essex, CT: Connecticut River Museum

COST: Seniors: $8.00 Adults: $10.00 Students: $7.00 Children 6-12 years: $6.00 Children 5 years & under: Free HOURS: Memorial Day – Columbus Day Daily: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Columbus Day – Memorial Day Tuesday – Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. NOTES: *They have a gift shop. LOCATION: 67 … Continue reading

Bridgeport, CT: Barnum Museum

FREE HOURS: Thursday & Friday: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. NOTES: *2017: The historic part of the museum is closed due to restoration. The exhibit that is open is in the People’s United Bank Gallery; behind the museum building. LOCATION: 820 Main St. Bridgeport, Connecticut PHONE: (203) 331-1104 WEBSITE: Barnum … Continue reading

Middletown, CT: Middletown Sports Hall of Fame & Museum

COST: Not sure if they charge admission or not HOURS: Monday – Friday: 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. NOTES: *You can call to arrange a visit during different hours. LOCATION: 58 Bernie O’Rourke Dr Middletown, Connecticut PHONE: (860) 347-9575 WEBSITE: Middletown Sports Hall of Fame & Museum

Tolland, CT: Old Tolland County Jail & Museum

FREE, I think this is correct HOURS: late May – beginning of October Sunday: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. NOTES: *Closed holiday weekends LOCATION: 52 Tolland Green Tolland, Connecticut PHONE: (860) 870-9599 WEBSITE: Tolland Historical Society: Old Tolland County Jail & Museum

New Haven, CT: Yale Collection of Musical Instruments

FREE HOURS: September – July Tuesday – Friday: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closed most holidays. Not open for public visits during August & Yale University Recesses (Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, & Spring Break). NOTES: *Short term metered street parking is available. LOCATION: 15 … Continue reading