2025 Program Schedule for the Eric Sloane Museum
May
3rd-4th Sloane Official Opening. FREE ADMISSION on both Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 until 4:00!
24th-25th Ironworks Weekend. Immerse yourself in Ironworks Weekend, an exciting program exploring the history of ironmaking in the Housatonic Valley at the Kent Iron Works site. Enjoy free admission to the museum and programs Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 until 4:00.
June
7th Historic Trades Day/EAIA Collaboration. Join us on June 8th to enjoy FREE ADMISSION as historic trades are demonstrated throughout the day. Experience the antique tool sale.
21st Broom Making Workshop. Join us as we explore broom making techniques and methods through a hands-on workshop at the Eric Sloane Museum with broom maker Alan Curboy.
28th Friends of Eric Sloane Museum Night at the Museum. This is a ticketed event and pre-registration is encouraged, for more information please visit the link. See below for more information.
July
5th Bell Ringing. Join us as we ring in the 4th of July at the Eric Sloane Museum.
12th TradesUp Youth Plumbing Workshop. Experience S.T.E.A.M-based learning through this hands-on workshop. Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math! Ages 10-17. Free.
19th Blacksmithing Workshop. Join us as we explore blacksmithing techniques and methods through a hands-on workshop at the Eric Sloane Museum. Pre-Registration is required.
August
9th Spoon Carving Workshop. Join us as we explore hand carving techniques and methods through a hands-on workshop at the Eric Sloane Museum, taught by woodworking expert, Rick Liegl. Pre-Registration is required.
16th TradesUp Youth Electrical Workshop. Experience S.T.E.A.M-based learning through this hands-on workshop. Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math! Ages 10-17. Free. Space is limited, so register today
September
13th Friends of Eric Sloane Museum Night at the Museum.** This is a ticketed event and pre-registration is encouraged, for more information please visit the link. See below for more information.
26-28th CAMA Fall Festival. FREE ADMISSION to the Eric Sloane Museum on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 until 4:00!
October
4th Hewing Class. Join us as we explore hand-hewing techniques and methods through a hands-on workshop at the Eric Sloane Museum., taught by preservation carpenter, Nevan Carling. Pre-Registration is required.
25th Trades Up- Spark KENT. This free event is designed to offer youth and adults alike the opportunity to safely participate in trades, crafts and self-sufficiency skills through hands on activities and demonstrations Admission is free!
26th Last Day of Season
For more information on any of these programs, see:
https://linktr.ee/Eric_Sloane_Museum
Or email: ericsloane.museum@ct.gov
A Special Event: An Evening at the Eric Sloane Museum
Please join us for a one-of-a-kind experience of a special, private after-hours tour of the museum collection and art gallery. Enjoy a glass of wine or craft beer, as well as some Hors D’ Oeuvres, as we explore some of the museum’s hidden gems in a fun and relaxed way. Enjoy a deeper look at the art collection with renowned author, historian, and art specialist Wil Mauch, as well as a behind-the-scenes look at the museum collection with Museum Curator Andrew Rowand. There will be time for socializing, questions, and personal exploration of what makes the museum so special. Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Eric Sloane Museum and their mission to preserve the legacy of Eric Sloane and the museum he founded. Tickets are limited, so be sure to register today.
When: Saturday, June 28th, 5-7 p.m. or Saturday September 13th, 5-7 p.m.
Where: The Eric Sloane Museum, Kent, Connecticut
Tickets: $30 per person, free for members of the Friends of the Eric Sloane Museum. Tickets available through: https://linktr.ee/Eric_Sloane_Museum