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Imagine the Past, Explore the Future

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  • Search
  • About
    • Mission and Values
    • Board & Staff
    • Directions & Area Info
    • Museum Commons & Town Green
    • 1750 Ogden House
      • Colonial Garden
      • Honey Bee Project
  • Exhibits
    • Current Exhibits
    • Upcoming Exhibitions
    • Past Exhibits
  • Programs and Events
    • Calendar of Events
    • 2022 Summer Camps
    • Focus on Fairfield: Spring Speaker Series
  • Library & Research
    • Explore Our Collections
    • Pequot War Battlefield Project
    • Underrepresented Voices
    • Way Back When
    • Learn More
  • Education
    • Public Programs
    • Family
      • Birthday Parties
    • K-12
      • Before You Visit
      • In the Classroom
      • Virtual School Programs
    • Teachers
    • 2022 Summer Camps
    • Docents in Museum Education
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    • Our Partners
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Mission and Values

Fairfield Museum and History Center brings together people from across our regional community for a wide range of activities, from the serious to the fun. As a museum with rich historical resources and expertise, we use the past as a starting point for exploring and understanding current issues and questions. By bridging diverse experiences and perspectives, we work to cultivate a deeper sense of community identity and civic engagement.

History and the arts reflect the compelling stories of people and their experiences, which is relevant to our daily lives and to the future. We believe that cultivating a deeper appreciation of history is essential to building civic engagement, community pride and a powerful sense of place. We also believe that by bringing people together and creating opportunities for them to share their experiences and perspectives, we can create a more empathetic and equitable community.

We employ a range of strategies: both the traditional museum tools of exhibitions and public programs but also the visual and performing arts. We engage with our community both on-site and through virtual spaces, and our work embraces opportunities to have fun and to share creative experiences of music, drama and art that spark our imaginations and delight our senses.

Mission Statement

The Fairfield Museum and History Center inspires civic engagement by celebrating the diverse history of our region and its people. As a dynamic public forum, we believe in the power of art and humanities to inspire the imagination, stimulate ideas, and build a better society.

To fulfill our mission, we create experiences that:

  • Make history personal, engaging and meaningful.
  • Strengthen people’s connection to the world around them through an appreciation for the influences of the past.
  • Present varied viewpoints that cultivate a sense of empathy and community identity.
  • Teach young people about the value of history and their role in creating a strong, vibrant community.

Values

To accomplish our mission, we are…

Passionate
We love what we do and share our enthusiasm with others. 

Open
Public service is at our core. Our collections, exhibitions and programs are a resource for the entire community.

Inclusive
Our collections, programs, staffing, and governance reflect the diversity of the community we serve.
We work collaboratively to widen the perspectives included in our work.

Welcoming
We encourage our visitors to make deep connections and have inspirational experiences in a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable environment.
We work to make the Museum accessible to everyone.

Adventurous
We encourage creativity, excellence, innovation, risk-taking, and collegiality in all that we do.
We try new things and push boundaries, seeking fresh ways to achieve our mission.

Empathetic
We strive to see things from other people’s perspectives.

Museum Hours: Open Daily: 10am - 4pm
The Library is temporarily closed, please call the museum for assistance:
(203) 259-1598

370 Beach Road Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 259-1598

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Members: FREE
Adults: $5 | Seniors: $3
Children age 5 and younger: FREE

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