Essex Attractions
Essex (pop. 6,000), once a prosperous shipbuilding community in the early 1800s, still maintains many of its historic buildings from this time period. The first American warship, "Oliver Cromwell" was built here.
Connecticut River Museum
The Connecticut River Museum presents displays related to the history of water vessels on the Connecticut River. Steamboats, shipbuilding, the first submarine, and other related artifacts are featured here, as well as changing exhibits.
All values are in United States Dollars
Connecticut River Museum
67 Main Street
Essex, CT 06426-1150
United States
67 Main Street
Essex, CT 06426-1150
United States
Phone 1 (860) 767-8269
Fax 1 (860) 767-7028
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 8.00 |
| Senior over 61 | $ 7.00 |
| Child 12 & under | $ 5.00 |
| Child 5 & under | FREE |
Guides
Guided tour available as optional extra.
Essex Steam Train and Riverboat
This combination train ride and riverboat cruise includes a 12 mile ride on a restored steam train, followed by a 1 1/2 hour cruise on the Connecticut River. The cruise is optional, with all but the last train of the day connecting with the cruise boat.
The Valley Railroad Company
One Railroad Avenue
Essex, CT 06426
United States
One Railroad Avenue
Essex, CT 06426
United States
Phone 1 (860) 767-0103
Fax 1 (860) 767-0104
Hours
May 22 to June 27
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | ||
| Close |
September 3 to September 26
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | |||
| Close |
September 30 to October 25
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | |||||
| Close |
Trains depart every 90 minutes. Special services cost extra. Prices include train only.
Steam Train Only 11:00 am / 12:30 pm / 2:00 pm / 3:30 pm
Parking
Free
Facilities
Gift shop
Pratt House
Pratt House was started in 1700 by John Pratt, Jr. and added to in 1732 as well as 1790 to 1800. The Georgian architecture features period funishings and a herb garden.
