Mushrooms, Bats, and Minerals Take Center Stage This Fall with the CSMNH

The CSMNH heads to the archives and the woods this fall to celebrate the wonderful world of mushrooms with exhibits and field experiences!

Welcome Back Students!

Join Storrs Congregational Church August 29 for a welcome back celebration and carillon concert

State Natural History Museum to Celebrate Birds Big and Small at Museum Day

Join the CT State Museum of Natural History for Big Bird Day! Walk amongst a stunning diversity of birds from Connecticut and beyond.

UConn Extension Celebrates Bug Week 2026 Across Connecticut

For 12 years running, Bug Week shines a light on the insect diversity in our environment and the many ways they are part of our lives.

Ride to End Fossil Fuels: Sierra Club Connecticut Completes 100 Mile Bike Ride ending in Mansfield

Learn about the 14 riders who bikes 100 miles across Connecticut to protest the expansion of fossil fuels.

See Birds From Around the World Up Close at New Museum Exhibit

Birds Up Close is an exhibition highlighting the avian collections of the Connecticut State Museum of Natural History (CSMNH)

Exploring the Rich Diversity of Trees in the UConn Arboretum

The Connecticut State Museum of Natural History hosts popular walking tour of the UConn Arboretum again this spring.

Uconn Professor Introduces the Wonders of the Elements Through a Hands-on Workshop

Learn about the importance of the periodic table and what its arrangement tells us about each element with Dr. Christian Brückner.

Mental Health Concerns Are Common and on the Rise — But Help Is Available at UConn

Low-cost, evidence-based therapy is available right now for children, teens and adults.

State Archaeologist to Discuss Recent Work and Discoveries at Annual Lecture

Dr. Sarah Sportman will share highlights of the fieldwork, research, and activities undertaken by the OSA in 2025.

Christmas Shopping for a Cause

Proceeds from the Storrs Congregational Church (UCC) Holiday Fair on Dec. 6 and 7 will benefit area residents in need

Christmas Shopping for a Cause

Proceeds from the Storrs Congregational Church (UCC) Holiday Fair on Dec. 6 and 7 will benefit area residents in need

CSMNH Fall POP UP Events

Herp Walk with Dr. Susan Herrick and Fall Colors Walk with Dr. Sarah Taylor

Local Moss Expert Opens Window into the Universe of Mosses at Special Pop-Up Museum Event

Get a magnified look at bryophytes and view some of the features that have contributed to their remarkable evolutionary success.

Storrs Congregational Tag Sale Aug. 23

The fundraiser will benefit UConn mental health organizations and The Windham Area Interfaith Ministry (WAIM)

Discover the Wonders of Mammals Past and Present During Special Museum Event at Uconn Storrs

The CSMNH is highlighting stupendous mammals from around the world at an upcoming special event: Mega

UConn Extension Celebrates the 11th Anniversary of Bug Week

A Celebration of Connecticut's Incredible Insect Life runds July 13–19, 2025 across Connecticut.

Chamber Music Thursday at UConn’s von der Mehden Recital Hall

Hop River Chamber Music Opens Its 47th Season

Chamber Music Thursday at UConn’s von der Mehden Recital Hall

Hop River Chamber Music Opens 2025 Season

State Archaeologist Teaches the Basics at Popular Summer Field School

Annual field school returns to South Glastonbury to continue work on significant 17th century site.

UConn’s Tree Warden and Campus Arboretum Team Leads Spring Tour

Enjoy the late spring colors of the UConn Arboretum during a guided tour with the Connecticut State Museum of Natural History.

All Sorts of Unusual Plants & Animals, All in One Place & at One Time!

Showcasing the wonders of natural history during an afternoon full of events.

Special Olympics Connecticut to Hold Annual Awards Dinner

Enes of Storrs will be honored at the event on March 25th

Methane Leaks Threaten Chaplin and its Neighbors

A local resident expresses concerns about the Enbridge Compressor Station in Chaplin. More monitoring is needed to limit methane leaks.

State Archaeologist to Discuss Recent Finds at Year-in-Review Event

Dr. Sportman will highlight the fieldwork, research, and other activities undertaken by the Office of State Archaeology (OSA).

Holiday Shopping for a Cause

The Storrs Congregational Church-United Church of Christ (UCC) Holiday Bazaar Dec. 7 and 8 will benefit area residents in need.

WAIM Walk for Warmth to Follow Interfaith Service Sunday, Nov. 24

The walk will help hundreds of area families stay housed and keep the heat and lights on this winter.

Bread Box Hosting Acclaimed Singer-Songwriters

All Bread Box Theater shows support the Covenant Soup Kitchen.

Ribbon Cutting Event for Windham Hospital’s Food Pantry

Special ribbon cutting event for Windham Hospital’s new Food Pantry and a tour of the hospital’s 3,000 square foot hydroponic garden

State Archaeologist Teaches the Basics at Summer Field School

Gain hands on experience contributing to an authentic and significant archaeological investigation at week-long field school.

Fascinated by the Great White Shark? You haven’t seen anything yet!

Museum celebrates Shark Week with an exploration of sharks and rays, members of the group of cartilaginous fish known as elasmobranchs.

Annual Museum Workshop Brings Together Insect and Fly Fishing Experts

Experts teach about how lures can mimic the native aquatic insects that serve as critical food sources for popular game fish in CT rivers.

12 New Members of the E.O. Smith Hall of Fame to be inducted

Tickets still available for the May 18 Induction Ceremony & Luncheon to be held at The Graduate, Storrs

Museum hike to highlight the importance of flowering trees and shrubs

Learn to identify, collect, and press museum specimens from blooming trees and shrubs with herbaria expert at UConn.

Family Day Celebrates the Dazzling Diversity of Treehoppers at UConn

“What Makes a Treehopper” introduces visitors to the ecology, behaviors, and diversity of treehoppers with hands-on activities and talks.

CSMNH to Host Guided Mammal Tracking Walk and Camera Trapping Demo

Learn how to track mammals using passive methods like camera trapping and reading tracks and scat sign in the field with the CSMNH.

Renowned Entomologist to Discuss Insect Decline in the Anthropocene

Professor and well-known entomologist David Wagner to discuss causes and consequences of—and potential solutions to—global insect decline.

Christmas Shopping for a Cause

Storrs Congregational Church Holiday Bazaar to Benefit the Windham Area Interfaith Ministry (WAIM)

WAIM Walk for Warmth to Follow Interfaith Service Sunday

The walk will help hundreds of area families stay housed and keep the heat and lights on this winter.

Museum to Host Reception for Exhibit on Sustainable Design Materials

The design industry is responsible for excessive amounts of waste... But what if there was an alternative?