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Connecticut River Museum


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Housed in an 1878 Steamboat Dock warehouse located on the waterfront, the museum tells the Connecticut River Valley story in four galleries, with a working reproduction of the American Turtle, America?s first submarine. Gift shop.


Admission: Adults $6, seniors and students $5, children (6-12) $3, 5 and under free.
Address: 67 Main St.
Steamboat Dock
Rte. 9 Ex. 3
Phone: (860) 767-8269
Our Website:www.ctrivermuseum.org

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