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 […]
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CONCERT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO SUNDAY, AUGUST 27 DUE TO WEATHER. —————— RESCHEDULED Jazz Fridays at the Fairfield Museum are back! Every Friday in August, music lovers are invited to kick off their weekends at these free concerts held on the Museum Commons. Bring your own picnic and blankets/chairs […]
Music lovers, come back to the Fairfield Museum for a bonus jazz concert on the Museum Commons! Bring your own picnic and blankets/chairs and join us for a wonderful evening. In the case of inclement weather, concerts will be cancelled and the Fairfield Museum will make every effort to reschedule the performance. Please check the […]
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 […]
Fall 2023 Hours: Open on Tuesdays from 10 am to 12 pm between 9/5/23 and 12/19/23 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. Looking […]
Join us every Tuesday between 9/5 and 10/24 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 […]
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 […]
Fall 2023 Hours: Open on Tuesdays from 10 am to 12 pm between 9/5/23 and 12/19/23 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. Looking […]
Join us every Tuesday between 9/5 and 10/24 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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
From the early settlement of Fairfield through the late 19th century, African descendants—enslaved and free—have had a presence in the town and the larger county. Despite the system of slavery and the broader challenges of systemic racism, this population sought to develop opportunities to pursue education and social mobility and build vibrant communities. Discover the […]
Fall 2023 Hours: Open on Tuesdays from 10 am to 12 pm between 9/5/23 and 12/19/23 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. Looking […]
Join us every Tuesday between 9/5 and 10/24 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 […]
In celebration of the new exhibition Enjoy the View! Panoramic and Aerial Photography in Fairfield County, acclaimed local photographer John Videler will discuss his artistic process, including the use of drones for photography, while weaving in his family's long history with the medium. Free with Museum Admission. Snacks and refreshments provided. Please feel free to bring […]
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SEPTEMBER 23 CONCERT AT THE FAIRFIELD MUSEUM HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO THE INCLEMENT WEATHER FORECAST. —————— CANCELLED Join us for a concert under the stars with the Connecticut Symphonic Winds, a 60-piece wind ensemble. Enjoy a program of music from film, Broadway, American favorites, and light classics. Bring your own […]
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 […]
Historic buildings in the town of Fairfield date to the 1700s, preserving its colonial origins. Many more historical buildings constructed over the next 200-plus years can also be found, reflecting a delightful variety of architectural styles with unique stories of their own, including one of the first Gothic Revival homes in the country, the 19th-century […]
Discover the tradition and beauty of cyanotypes (or sun prints) in this family-friendly workshop for kids ages 5 and up. Think of cyanotypes as cameraless photos--early photographers captured these blue images by exposing a special paper to sunlight. Drop in to create your own unique cyanotypes in celebration of our new exhibition "Enjoy the View! […]
Fall 2023 Hours: Open on Tuesdays from 10 am to 12 pm between 9/5/23 and 12/19/23 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. Looking […]
Join us every Tuesday between 9/5 and 10/24 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 […]