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 […]
Stop by the Research Library to meet our Research Librarian Ed Surato and explore select manuscripts on parks, green spaces, and the natural environment in Fairfield. Free with Museum Admission Generously sponsored by Oak Lawn Cemetery & Arboretum
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Fairfield saw many changes in the twentieth century. Join the Fairfield Museum’s Walt Matis for a special walking tour focused on downtown Fairfield. Explore the development of the business corridor along Post Road, discover the changes in landscape for the beach area, and reminisce about the Fairfield Store, Mercurio’s, Blinn’s, Life Gallery & more. Space […]
Discover the captivating history of Connecticut's industrial growth and the opulent lives of Gilded Age families with Christina Volpe, MA, PhD Candidate, and Curator at The Barnes Museum. This lecture takes you on a mesmerizing trip back in time, exploring the rise of industries and the lavish lifestyles of prominent families who left an indelible […]
Enjoy free admission all day at the Fairfield Museum and the c. 1750 Ogden House (located at 1520 Bronson Road). At the Fairfield Museum 11:30 am-1:30 pm: Free Paper-Making Demonstration with Local Artist Britt Garth At the Ogden House 10 am-4 pm: Join a tour to see how people lived in the 1700s […]
Instructor Judith Bacal 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 of 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 Saturdays 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 […]
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 outside on the Museum Commons to kick off this year’s Summer Reading Challenge: What Does the Fox Read? Enjoy a craft & games and activities with Fairfield Public Library as well as a craft from the Fairfield Museum. Free.
Fairfield is home to many different architectural styles, spanning nearly 400 years. Join a guided tour to discover the stories that buildings can tell and learn more about the designs of structures like the Sun Tavern, the Burr Homestead, Old Town Hall, and homes along Beach Road. Registration is required. $5 for members; $10 for […]
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. […]
Learn how to make paper from invasive plants! Local artist Britt Garth will start with an overview of the extensive process, detailing every step from finding and harvesting plants to drying finished sheets of paper. Participants will be able to make their own sheets of paper in this hands-on workshop. In the spirit of conservation, […]
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 […]
Summer 2024 Hours: Open on Wednesdays from 10 am to 12 pm between June 19 through August 7, 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 Wednesday between 6/19 and 8/7 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. Free admission. Registration is NOT required. It is recommended that you bring a blanket […]
Celebrate the summer solstice at the Fairfield Museum! On the longest day of the year, the Museum will host Dylan Connor and The Lovebirds as part of Make Music Fairfield, a free outdoor celebration open to everyone. Note: Performances will take place on the Museum Commons. Feel free to bring a blanket and a picnic […]
Join the Fairfield Forestry Committee & Fairfield Pollinator Pathway for a walk surrounded by summer greens on the Museum Commons. Learn how to identify trees on the Museum Commons and discover their stories. Recommended for ages 10+. Free with Museum Admission. Registration is recommended. Rain Date: Saturday, June 29 at 11 am Program Details […]
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. […]
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 […]
Summer 2024 Hours: Open on Wednesdays from 10 am to 12 pm between June 19 through August 7, 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 Wednesday between 6/19 and 8/7 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. Free admission. Registration is NOT required. It is recommended that you bring a blanket […]
Please join us for a light reception to celebrate the new exhibitions Bridgeport at Work: Muralist Robert Lambdin and Bridgeport Brass and Industrial Beauty: Paintings from George Billis Gallery. Free. RSVP recommended. Bridgeport at Work is made possible in part by the generous support of CT Humanities and Bank of America.
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. […]
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 […]
Summer 2024 Hours: Open on Wednesdays from 10 am to 12 pm between June 19 through August 7, 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 Wednesday between 6/19 and 8/7 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. Free admission. Registration is NOT required. It is recommended that you bring a blanket […]
On July 7, 1779, Fairfield residents awoke to the sound of a cannon—a warning from the fort at Black Rock. A British fleet had been spotted anchoring off the coast. No one predicted the destruction that was about to occur. Join us for a special guided walking tour detailing the British raid. Discover some 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 Saturdays will occur rain or shine. […]