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The Museum of Connecticut History at The Connecticut State Library
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Welcome to the Museum of Connecticut History


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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:

The Museum of Connecticut History is a part of the Connecticut State Library.

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Connecticut Invents Blog:

Can a Rubber Band Change the World?
Maybe that is what Stephen Perry hoped for when he invented the rubber band in 1845 in London. All that I know is I still get a kick out of shooting them at my cat when he jumps on the kitchen counter. But I digress… The Alliance Rubber Company announced the other day the first ever [...]
Young Inventors Website
I just found a cool website that celebrates young American inventors. Check out the National Gallery for America’s Young Inventors. Amazing stuff these kids come up with, some of which I can’t even pronounce…..:)
Top Ten Connecticut Inventors-In My Opinion
In case you didn’t know, August is National Inventors Month, started in 1995 by the United Inventors Association, the Academy of Applied Science and Inventors Digest Magazine as a way to promote the image and contributions off inventors. Connecticut inventors have and continue to play a huge role in the “inventiveness” of our country. Every [...]

The Museum is part of the Connec

The Museum is part of the Connecticut State Library.
Admission is free

Museum of Connecticut History, Connecticut State Library
231 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106 [Directions/Parking]

Tel: 860-757-6535, Fax: 860-757-6521
Museum Administrator: Dean Nelson

Museum Hours: Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

The Library and Museum are closed on Sundays, State Holidays & Saturdays when a holiday observance is on a Friday or Monday.


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