Spring 2025 Hours: Open on Tuesdays from 10 am to 12 pm between April 1 through May 6, 2025 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 4/1 and 5/6 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 15th. Free admission. Registration is NOT […]
Efforts to ban alcohol began in the 1700s. By 1919, Connecticut was one of two states that voted against Prohibition. In conjunction with our exhibition Building an American Voice, join the Fairfield Museum’s Program Coordinator Walt Matis to explore the moments that led to the 18th amendment and to dive into Fairfield and Bridgeport during […]
In celebration of our new exhibition Dressed to Impress, join the Fairfield Museum for an unforgettable night of fashion through the ages! VIP Ticket 6:00-9:00 pm $200 per person VIP event ticket includes access to an early cocktail hour, curator-led tour of the Dressed to Impress exhibition, and VIP event parking. CLICK HERE TO […]
Spring 2025 Hours: Open on Tuesdays from 10 am to 12 pm between April 1 through May 6, 2025 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 4/1 and 5/6 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 15th. Free admission. Registration is NOT […]
In the 1950s, just about every major city had a signature department store. In Connecticut, G. Fox & Co. in Hartford was a landmark, branding itself as “the center of Connecticut living since 1847.” Join the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History presentation to travel back in time to Fox’s heyday, as we go from […]
CT Ancestry’s annual meeting begins with a brief celebration of Certified Genealogist Nora Galvin’s service to the society. Then join Nora Galvin for instruction on writing a genealogical sketch and learn how to document and share your research. CT Ancestry members and non-members are welcome to attend. Non-members may email [email protected] to join via Zoom. […]
In conjunction with the Building an American Voice and Dressed to Impress exhibitions, join us for a special walking tour of downtown Fairfield. Discover how the Post Road evolved from a Native American walking path to become the town’s commercial center. Join us to reminisce about the Fairfield Store, Henry’s Men’s Shop, and many other […]
Fairfield Museum Members are invited to join us for an informal reception from 5:30 to 6 pm and exhibition tours, followed by the election of new Board members and officers of the Fairfield Museum. Afterwards, enjoy a special presentation on Katharine Hepburn’s fashion legacy on- and off-screen and see one of her outfits up close […]
Curious about the history behind your house in Fairfield or the surrounding area? Drop by the Fairfield Museum’s Research Library to learn how to research your house with our Librarian Ed Surato. Discover the wide variety of materials available at our library, including photographs, maps, manuscripts, newspapers, and land records. Feel free to also send […]