Students participating in the Orienteering Challenge in the Old Burying Ground.
The Fairfield Museum and History Center’s education programs make history meaningful and real through engaging and content-rich experience from pre-K to grade 12. Education programs align with the Connecticut Framework for Content Standards and online resources enhance the curriculum.
View the Museum’s Connecticut Framework Connections.
Call Us:
Most museum programs can be adapted for additional grade levels, adult, homeschool and other groups or we can customize a program to suit your needs. Call Christine Jewell, director of education at 203-259-1598 or contact us for more information and to schedule your visit.
Reservations
Please schedule your visit at least three weeks in advance and use the checklist below:
Contact Name of Teacher
Number to Confirm, preferably a Cell Number or Home Number
Three Date Choices
Grade Level, Number of Classes & Students
Any Special Needs
Type of Program
Chaperones
One teacher or chaperone is required for every ten students and is admitted free of charge. Any additional chaperones are charged the student rate. Chaperones and teachers are responsible for supervising the group. Please have all students and chaperones wear name tags.
Arrivals
Please make sure that you arrive on time. Late arrivals will result in a shortened program.
Cancellations / Rescheduling
If your school has a delay or closes due to inclement weather, the visit will be cancelled and rescheduled. To change a group visit, please call at least 24 hours in advance.
Lunch
The museum has limited lunch facilities. Please call for more information and availability.
Accessibility
The Fairfield Museum & History Center is fully accessible to the handicapped. Special needs groups are welcome.
Walking Tours and Ogden House programs have limited availability and accessibility. Please call with any special needs and we can adjust the program for your group.
