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Upcoming Programs
Most of us have ridden the New York subways and some may even be missing those rides now. Learn about the fascinating history of New York City’s subway system …Read More
Celebrate the spirit of the season with a special episode of the Westport Museum’s Tuesday Treasures programming series online, held in collaboration with Fairfield Museum & History Center, Weston Historical Society and Wilton Historical Society. Each history organization will showcase an eerie object from their collection not normally on public view. …Read More
WM proudly presents the virtual return of its annual lantern tour illuminating Westport’s past. Creep through the cemetery virtually with your lantern and discover Westport’s most notable dearly departed residents. Meet us at the museum on Halloween between 2 and 4 pm to pick-up your goodie bag with tricks and treats, as well as your virtual tour code to start your ghostly journey. …Read More
Take a break from the election coverage to see some of the promotional buttons used by local and national candidates from the past. Guess who used a red elephant, and what did the 81st governor of Connecticut use for his campaign? Find out online! …Read More
Honor Your Loved Ones with a Brick! WM will be closed due to the COVID-19 virus following the closure protocol for the Westport School System
The History and Future of the New York Subways
Community Partnership
Monday, October 26th, 2020
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Tuesday Treasure: Collaborative Halloween Episode!
Virtual Event
Tuesday, October 27th, 2020
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
11th Annual Illuminating the Past Lantern Tour
Virtual Event
Saturday, October 31st, 2020
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Tuesday Treasure: Campaign Buttons
Virtual Event
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Announcements
Museum Musings: History Blog
A Note From The Executive Director About Re-Opening
At This Crossroad of History, Which Path Will You Follow?
