Enjoy free admission at the Fairfield Museum as part of the Memorial Day Town Parade. Bring family and friends for a fun-filled afternoon, including crafts and games. Let’s kick off the summer season together!
K-12 educators are invited for a light reception and sneak peek of the new “Creating Community” exhibition. Explore recent research on the Pequot War, new resources on African American communities in the region, and the contributions of many groups that tell the story of Fairfield. Educators will leave with new ideas and opportunities for curriculum […]
Please join us for the opening of the special exhibition "The Fairfield County Hunt Club: Celebrating 100 Years" at the Fairfield Museum. Located on the Westport-Fairfield town lines, the Fairfield County Hunt Club began as an informal polo-playing group in 1923. It has since grown into a nationally recognized venue for horse shows and equestrian […]
Equestrian artists ages 7-12 will enjoy drawing our favorite hooved friends as part of a special exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Fairfield County Hunt Club. Join award-winning equestrian artist ShawnaLee W. Kwashnak to learn techniques and methods for sketching to create life-like drawings. Students will create several studies and a drawing of a […]
Explore all of the historic properties and try hands-on activities on the Museum Commons, home of the Fairfield Museum. More than 400 years of diverse stories can be found in the Victorian Barn, Sun Tavern, and Victorian Cottage, which has a dedicated early childhood space. Donations are welcome. Summer Saturday will occur rain or shine. […]
Instructor Ival Stratford Kovner (MS, MFA) will share techniques for drawing outdoors during this free drop-in program. All ages and levels of experience are welcome. Materials will be provided. Co-sponsored by the Fairfield County Plein Air Painters. Visitors can also explore all of the historic properties and try hands-on activities on the Museum Commons, home […]
A saltbox house built c. 1750 for David Ogden when he married Jane Sturges, it was the home of the Ogden family for generations. Stop by and discover more about the life of a colonial family. Located at 1520 Bronson Road. Click here for more information on the c. 1750 Ogden House. $5 per […]
Celebrate Connecticut Audubon's 125th anniversary year with a bird walk at historic Oak Lawn Cemetery, led by Milan Bull, Connecticut Audubon's senior director of science and conservation. Nesting season will be underway. Expect to see and hear Baltimore Orioles, Scarlet Tanagers, Red-eyed Vireos, and many other songbirds. The group will also learn about Mabel Osgood […]
The year was 1898, 125 years ago. Mrs. Harriet D.C. Glover described it simply, “A score of ladies met in Fairfield on January 28, 1898, and formed the Audubon Society of the State of Connecticut.” They met at the Old Post Road home of another Mrs. Glover — Helen Wardwell Glover — determined to be […]
Enjoy free admission all day at the Fairfield Museum and the c. 1750 Ogden House (located at 1520 Bronson Road). At the Ogden House, join a tour to see how people lived in the 1700s, stroll through the historic Dooryard Garden maintained by the Fairfield Garden Club, and experience a living history demonstration. Light refreshments […]
Explore all of the historic properties and try hands-on activities on the Museum Commons, home of the Fairfield Museum. More than 400 years of diverse stories can be found in the Victorian Barn, Sun Tavern, and Victorian Cottage, which has a dedicated early childhood space. Donations are welcome. Summer Saturday will occur rain or shine. […]
A saltbox house built c. 1750 for David Ogden when he married Jane Sturges, it was the home of the Ogden family for generations. Stop by and discover more about the life of a colonial family. Located at 1520 Bronson Road. Click here for more information on the c. 1750 Ogden House. $5 per […]
Join us outside on the Museum Commons to kick off this year’s Summer Reading Challenge: Find Your Voice! Drop by for some fun during the first week of summer vacation. Enjoy games and activities with Fairfield Public Library as well as a craft from the Fairfield Museum. Free admission. All are welcome to attend! No […]
Join a guided tour of the Town Hall Green that showcases the people and places of Fairfield along with events that took place right under your feet! Learn about a Native village, the 1639 town center, local witch trials, the Revolutionary War battleground, and the Burr Homestead. $5 for Fairfield Museum Members. $10 for Non-Members. […]
Explore all of the historic properties and try hands-on activities on the Museum Commons, home of the Fairfield Museum. More than 400 years of diverse stories can be found in the Victorian Barn, Sun Tavern, and Victorian Cottage, which has a dedicated early childhood space. Donations are welcome. Summer Saturday will occur rain or shine. […]
A saltbox house built c. 1750 for David Ogden when he married Jane Sturges, it was the home of the Ogden family for generations. Stop by and discover more about the life of a colonial family. Located at 1520 Bronson Road. Click here for more information on the c. 1750 Ogden House. $5 per […]
Explore all of the historic properties and try hands-on activities on the Museum Commons, home of the Fairfield Museum. More than 400 years of diverse stories can be found in the Victorian Barn, Sun Tavern, and Victorian Cottage, which has a dedicated early childhood space. Donations are welcome. Summer Saturday will occur rain or shine. […]
Mark your calendars for a fantastic evening on Saturday, June 24 as we kick-off the summer season and celebrate the grand opening of our newly renovated Creating Community exhibition. Guests will enjoy cocktails on the Museum Commons with jazz great Chis Coogan. Dinner will be prepared by Chef Alison of AMG Catering & Events and the […]
A saltbox house built c. 1750 for David Ogden when he married Jane Sturges, it was the home of the Ogden family for generations. Stop by and discover more about the life of a colonial family. Located at 1520 Bronson Road. Click here for more information on the c. 1750 Ogden House. $5 per […]
The Victorian Cottage is the Fairfield Museum's early childhood education space designed for kids to create, explore, and play. Free with Museum Admission. Please check in at the front desk before heading over to the Victorian Cottage. Additional Dates for Open Play @ Victorian Cottage: Wednesday, July 12 from 11 am to 1 pm […]
Join us on the Museum Commons to enjoy a fun way to develop early literacy skills in young children with dancing, singing, and stories that incorporate music. For children ages 0-5 and their adult caregiver. Free admission. Registration is NOT required. It is recommended that you bring a blanket to sit on. In case of […]
Families with children ages 0-5 can join us on the Museum Commons for songs, rhymes, and stories. Be ready to wiggle, hop, and sing with the Fairfield Public Library Children’s Department Staff! It is recommended that you bring a blanket to sit on. In case of inclement weather, storytime will take place inside the Fairfield […]
Explore all of the historic properties and try hands-on activities on the Museum Commons, home of the Fairfield Museum. More than 400 years of diverse stories can be found in the Victorian Barn, Sun Tavern, and Victorian Cottage, which has a dedicated early childhood space. Donations are welcome. Summer Saturday will occur rain or shine. […]
Instructor Ival Stratford Kovner (MS, MFA) will share techniques for drawing outdoors during this free drop-in program. All ages and levels of experience are welcome. Materials will be provided. Co-sponsored by the Fairfield County Plein Air Painters. Visitors can also explore all of the historic properties and try hands-on activities on the Museum Commons, home […]