Spring 2024 Hours: Open on Tuesdays from 10 am to 12 pm between March 5 through June 11, 2024 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. […]
Join us every Tuesday between 3/19 and 5/7 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. NOTE: No Sing Me a Story on April 16th. There will be another story […]
Dr. Sarah Crosby discusses the threats facing the health of salt marshes and Long Island Sound. Discover The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk's work to protect and restore the Sound's wildlife and habitats for a sustainable future. About the Presenter Dr. Sarah Crosby is a marine ecologist trained in conservation science with extensive experience in coastal […]
Spring 2024 Hours: Open on Tuesdays from 10 am to 12 pm between March 5 through June 11, 2024 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. […]
Join us every Tuesday between 3/19 and 5/7 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. NOTE: No Sing Me a Story on April 16th. There will be another story […]
Fondly remembered today by many who grew up in the tri-state area, the 1964-65 New York World’s Fair attracted 50 million visitors, and it wasn’t even an officially sanctioned world’s fair. After all, Flushing Meadows Park was only a short drive away for Connecticut families looking for a summer destination. Connecticut was well represented at […]
Join the Connecticut Ancestry Society for a special talk featuring former Connecticut State Historian Walter Woodward. Learn about the pre-Salem witch trials that took place in our state and why they ended. The presentation will be preceded by the Connecticut Ancestry Society's annual meeting and followed by tips and insights into early Connecticut records. […]
Spring 2024 Hours: Open on Tuesdays from 10 am to 12 pm between March 5 through June 11, 2024 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. […]
Join Fairfield Rotary for a free, fun community event at Victorian Barn on the Fairfield Museum Commons. Rain or Shine. This event highlights Rotary’s Avenue of Service: Protecting the Environment. Come learn about Pollinator Pathways and how you can start your own Enjoy meeting others in our community and hear from Town Officials on Fairfield's Pollinator Pathways Join us […]
The Fairfield Museum and Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum are collaborating to present The Mansion’s Gilded Age Tea on Sunday, May 19, 2024, 2-4 pm. Doors will open at 1:30 pm. Co-chaired by LMMM Trustees Tatiana Mendoza and Kathy Olsen, this event will feature luxurious tea refreshments, a silent auction, a hat contest, and a fascinating exploration of Fairfield Museum’s exhibition titled Money Talks: The […]
Spring 2024 Hours: Open on Tuesdays from 10 am to 12 pm between March 5 through June 11, 2024 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. […]
Annual Meeting of the Fairfield Museum Membership to elect new members and officers to the Museum’s Board of Directors Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 5:30 pm Reception at 5:00 pm This members-only event is free to attend. No RSVP required. Please join us for a special presentation on how the women of Fairfield helped rekindle […]
Please join us for an open house & light refreshments for Pioneering Conservation: From Mabel Osgood Wright to Today. Together, we'll celebrate the work being done by organizations to protect habitats and wildlife across Fairfield County. Free. RSVP recommended.
Enjoy free admission at the Fairfield Museum as part of the Memorial Day Town Parade. Bring family and friends to explore our special exhibitions! Generously sponsored by Cindy Raney & Team.
Spring 2024 Hours: Open on Tuesdays from 10 am to 12 pm between March 5 through June 11, 2024 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. […]
In conjunction with the exhibition Pioneering Conservation, join us for a bird walk at historic Oak Lawn Cemetery & Arboretum, 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. Then, join us […]
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 Saturdays will occur rain or shine. […]
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 […]