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 […]
Somewhere deep inside the Fairfield Museum, an elite group of recruits is lurking in the shadows, preparing to take on top-secret missions. No one really knows who they are, or for that matter, what they’re really up to. Now it’s your turn to join their ranks. Each day at Spy Camp is filled with top-secret […]
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 […]
The Ted Thomas Dance Foundation and East Coast Contemporary Ballet is proud to present a special dance performance on the Museum Commons, bringing the community together to celebrate the arts and arts education. Feel free to bring a picnic to enjoy during the performance. Rain Date: August 1 Free.
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 and join us for a wonderful evening. In the case of inclement weather, concerts will be cancelled and the […]
Stop by our Research Library and explore select manuscripts related to Bridgeport Brass, factories in Bridgeport, and the work of muralist Robert Lambdin. Free with Museum Admission.
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. […]
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 […]
Ever wonder how designers and inventors come up with their ideas? Campers will discover inventions from Fairfield and Connecticut while learning about the design process in order to come up with their own inventions. Dive into the creativity, collaboration, and communication skills that are key to STEAM learning, setting up your camper for future innovations! […]
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 […]
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 and join us for a wonderful evening. In the case of inclement weather, concerts will be cancelled and 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 Saturdays will occur rain or shine. […]
Instructor ShawnaLee W. Kwashnak 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 […]
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 […]
Underneath the grounds of the Fairfield Museum’s historic town green lie artifacts waiting to be uncovered. The Museum is looking for a dedicated group of young learners to assist! Young archaeologists will participate in a wide variety of activities, including scavenger hunts, missions, and beach digs. Campers will learn how to look closely at objects […]
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 and join us for a wonderful evening. In the case of inclement weather, concerts will be cancelled and the […]
Up until the mid-1800s, Fairfield was the center of the county’s civic and social life. Many famous visitors stopped in Fairfield, including John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Aaron Burr, and George Washington. By the time that the Marquis de Lafayette stops by in 1824, Fairfield was starting to change. Join a special guided tour to spend […]
Join us in commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the Marquis de Lafayette’s trip through the United States. In 1824 Lafayette toured the nation he had fought to establish. He received a celebrity’s welcome, visited all 24 states, and was honored as a surviving hero of the Revolutionary War. Families will play colonial games, make paper […]
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 […]
Journey back in time with the Fairfield Museum! Through a variety of fun and engaging crafts and projects, your camper will explore many of the Museum’s historic buildings. Participants will look at how schools operated in the early 1800s at the Old Academy building and learn about the role of community in the colonial era […]
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 and join us for a wonderful evening. In the case of inclement weather, concerts will be cancelled and the […]
In conjunction with the exhibition Pioneering Conservation, join a bird walk along Ash Creek led by Milan Bull, Senior Director of Science & Conservation at CT Audubon. The fall migration is under way, so expect to see & hear Greater Yellowlegs, Red-winged Blackbirds & songbirds at one of the last healthy tidal estuaries in an […]
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. […]
Join Fairfield Pollinator Pathway to learn about different types of flowers and their pollinators. Families will be able to dissect flowers and learn more about how flowers are designed. Learn how to join the Pollinator Pathway and discover what plants would be successful in your yard. RSVP recommended. Free with Museum admission. Generously sponsored […]
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 […]
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 and join us for a wonderful evening. In the case of inclement weather, concerts will be cancelled and 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 Saturdays will occur rain or shine. […]