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 note that the Fairfield County Dance Festival Performance has been rescheduled to Thursday, 8/1 from 6 to 8 pm due to weather. ____________________________ 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 […]
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.
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. […]
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 […]
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 note that the 8/9 Jazz Fridays concert has been cancelled due to the weather forecast. This performance will not be rescheduled this year. We hope to see you at one of our other upcoming concerts. ________________________________ Jazz Fridays at the Fairfield Museum are back! Every Friday in August, music lovers are invited […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]