Museums
Connecticut River Museum
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.
Plan Your Visit
Getting There & Details
- 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
- Website
- www.ctrivermuseum.org
- Map
- Get Directions →
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