New Haven Museum

New Haven, Conn. (August 26, 2026) – Rough history requires rough art, according to graphic artist/musician David Lester. Lester and historian Dr. Marcus Rediker will explore the jagged edges of history and parse the creative process behind their newest collaboration, “The Black Schooner: Rebellion on the Amistad, A Graphic Novel,” during a special book launch at the New Haven Museum on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. Reception at 5:00 pm., program at 6 p.m.The program is free and offered as a...

Photo courtesy of Joanna Steinberg New Haven, Conn. (June 17, 2026) – “New Haven’s Unfinished Revolutions,” a major exhibition exploring New Haven’s role in national movements that have redefined the meaning of freedom, opens on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at the New Haven Museum with a 5:30 p.m. reception and lecture. The exhibition offers a fresh perspective on the founding principles of our democracy, as the nation commemorates the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. With...