The Kate

Katharine Hepburn is among Al Hirschfeld's most frequently drawn celebrities. Join David Leopold, Creative Director of the Hirschfeld Foundation, for a special presentation and pop-up gallery on 10/29 at the Kate! #katharinehepburn #alhirschfeld

One week from today the Kate presents the 10th annual Spirit of Katharine Hepburn Award to Jane Fonda - stream the presentation live from thekate.org! #spiritofkatharinehepburnaward #janefonda #katharinehepburn #thegreatkate

We are thrilled to present the 10th annual #spiritofkatharinehepburnaward to Jane Fonda! More info to come! #janefonda #kategala2025

Clue #3 - getting warmer?? #spiritofkatharinehepburnaward #kategala2025

Clue #2 - who comes to mind? #spiritofkatharinehepburnaward #kategala2025

Any guesses? #spiritofkatharinehepburnawarad #kategala2025

On May 12, 1907, Katharine Hepburn was born right here in Connecticut. A cultural icon and trailblazer, Hepburn’s extraordinary life and career spanned nearly the entire 20th century—leaving a legacy that still inspires us today!

Filmmakers David Heeley and Joan Kramer present STARRING KATHARINE HEPBURN at the Kate on the anniversary of her birth, May 12, with a post-screening Q&A! In-person or streaming option. thekate.org/event/starring… #katharinehepburn #officialkhmuseum

A toast to 2024 and all the wonderful patrons who joined us for a show, an event, a Museum tour, or an education program! Best wishes for a healthy, happy, and peaceful 2025! #happynewyear2025 #katharinehepburn

"Rialto Pictures invites you to spend Christmas with a typical English family... The Plantagenets." This trailer for THE LION IN WINTER is a classic! Visit the Katharine Hepburn Museum to see two of the crowns worn by Kate in the film. youtube.com/watch?v=fKoYHK…

@johannwegmann a favorite!

Katharine Hepburn & Cary Grant in this unforgettable scene of "Holiday" (George Cukor, 1938) ❤️

Two great organizations - the Katharine Hepburn Museum and @KSUMuseum partner on a fascinating presentation about Miss Hepburn and her favorite designers Dec. 4th in Old Saybrook, CT! In-person or streaming! thekate.org/event/the-hepb… #katharinehepburn #thegreatkate

Congratulations to 2020 Spirit of Katharine Hepburn Award recipient Cher on her induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! We salute Cher and all of her 2024 classmates! #cher #icon #spiritofkatharinehepburn #rockandrollhalloffame

JUST ANNOUNCED: Special set by legendary rocker @tommy_stinson added to the JD Simo & Luther Dickinson show this Wed 9/18!! Tix at theKate.org

We were thrilled to honor #LauraLinney with the 9th annual Spirit of Katharine Hepburn Award at our recent Gala. Congratulations Laura! #spiritofkatharinehepburn #thegreatkate

#LauraLinney will receive the 9th annual Spirit of Katharine Hepburn Award at the Kate Gala on 9/7! The Award is presented to an individual who embodies the independent spirit and character of the legendary actress. #spiritofkatharinehepburnaward #thegreatkate

Always and forever #thegreatKate. We mark the anniversary of her passing by continuing to celebrate her life and honor her legacy through the #KatharineHepburnMuseum. Photo by Len Tavares.

The Katharine Hepburn Museum is excited to announce the acquisition of Hepburn’s 1928 Babani dress worn for her wedding to Ludlow Ogden Smith. It will undergo some conservation work and be on exhibit in approximately 6 months! #katharinehepburn #babani #thegreatkate

Don’t miss our 6/26 Museum Talk presented by Hartford HealthCare as we discuss Dr. Thomas N. Hepburn - the father, doctor, and advocate - and share what Hartford HealthCare Tallwood Men's Health is doing to improve men’s health. #hartfordhealthcare #katharinehepburn #drhepburn

We're pleased to announce the acquisition of one of the most iconic KH costumes-the metallic moth dress from Christopher Strong. Only the top half remains but this one-of-a-kind piece is still incredibly impressive! #katharinehepburnmuseum #KatharineHepburn #walterplunkett