Curious about the history behind your house in Fairfield or the surrounding area? Drop by the Fairfield Museum’s Research Library to learn how to research your house with our Librarian Ed Surato. Discover the wide variety of materials available at our library, including photographs, maps, manuscripts, newspapers, and land records. Feel free to also send […]
Fashion is as much about the body as it is about clothes. The right garments, made from the right materials and trimmings that were accessorized smartly, had to be worn, used, and displayed in a manner that confirmed your status, or else hid your attempts at aspiration. As a result, restraint in how the body […]
Visit the Welcome to the Toyshop! exhibition and then join a special toy workshop! Make and decorate your own Minibot that can wiggle and spin with the Brooklyn Robot Foundry. While supplies last. Recommended for ages 2+. $10 per robot (includes admission for 1 adult & 1 child to the toyshop exhibition). This […]
Cornelius Vanderbilt, nicknamed “the Commodore,” was an interesting personality. His investments in the rapidly growing railroad industry in the 1800s led to an empire. Join financial historian John E. Herzog to dive into the story of Vanderbilt and learn more about the New York Central Railroad, which serves as the foundation of today’s local Metro-North […]
Connecticut’s history is filled with remarkable women who achieved extraordinary things! Join us to explore our exhibition Building an American Voice and the Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame will share some of the state’s powerful female voices for change in our democracy. Discover the power your own voice can have by exploring the inspirational stories […]
Drop by the Fairfield Museum to visit the special exhibition Welcome to the Toyshop! and then paint your own wooden toy car to take home (while supplies last). $5 per craft Note: This is not a drop-off program. Adults must sign in and stay on premises at all times. This program was made […]