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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.

Attractions and Upcoming Events


Pratt House (c.1732)

Historic house built in sections throughout the 18

Essex, CT Historic Homes

RiverQuest

Experience the Connecticut River aboard RiverQuest. 90

Essex, CT Cruises

Historic Villages of Essex

The historic villages of Essex (Centerbrook, Essex & Ivroyton)

Essex, CT Historic Districts

Griswold Inn

1776 inn with an outstanding art collection, riverboat decor, furnished with antiques. 31 rooms with private bath (14 suites, eight with fireplace)

Essex, CT Lodging

Things to do near Essex, CT

Hotel Plainville

107 units (two suites), rest., lounge, ent., TV, a/c, coffeemaker, pets, fitness room, O pool....

Super 8 Motel - Hartford

104 units (four suites), TV, a/c, coffeemaker....

Summer Music Festival

Jazz, blues, country and western, big bands, rock 'n roll, and children?s concerts....

New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park

Farm and exotic animals, wildlife, trail system, pond, weather station and gardens; changing exhibits on science, natural his...

Devil's Hopyard

21 wooded sites near scenic waterfall, stream fishing, no swimming, no pets....