Connecticut River Foundation At Steamboat Dock Inc

Waterfront programs: on the river the museum has a fixed pier as well as floating docks to which are moored three vessels: a 30-passenger recreation of adriaen block's 17th century vessel of trade and exploration called the onrust; a 50-passenger research vessel called riverquest; and a 24'aluminum work boat used in educational programing, enviromental study and waterfront utility. The museum secured ownership of onrust in 2021 and provides narrated excursions on the river in-season. In 2022, the museum acquired riverquest which operates a full summer season of narrated river trips and a winter trip schedule for watching american bald eagles and other bird life. The museum offers several themed cruises per year onboard riverquest and onrust for celebratory occasions such as mother's day, father's day, and halloween. Our vessels are well-utilized to provide opportunities for leisure and learning, having served about 10,000 passengers.

Educational programs education is central to the museum's mission. The stories of the natural connecticut river and the people who have lived on or near it for millennia are told not only in permanent and changing gallery exhibitions but also through abundant educational programming. In our meeting spaces we host a year-long series of lectures and book signings on topics across a broad spectrum, but with the connecticut river valley and rivers in general as a unifying theme. K-12 students from across the state make use of curriculum aligned with state and next gen standard that support classroom teaching in art, history, language arts, math and science. Regular programs for children and families were offered monthly and during the school vacations. The museum also serves students across the spectrum, home school familes , and offers summer camps for kids aged 5-12. Crm provides scholarships to allow underserved student populations to attend educational programs at no cost. Adult programming consists of talks, lectures, symposia, panel discussions, and tours; docent-led tours of the permenent collections; specialty exhibition tours; docent-led tours for adult/college groups; exhibition openings and member-only previews.

Other program services the museum conducts two major events each year which are imaginatively created and multi-purposed. These events not only bolster financial support, but also reinforce public engagement and build on the strong relationship that exists between the museum and our local and wider community.