Upcoming Events

 

Playful Pastimes: 1890 to 1910

Westport Museum for History & Culture 25 Avery Place, Westport, CT, United States

Playful Pastimes: 1890 to 1910, explores the many aspects of leisure during the turn of the 19th century. The first of two World Wars, women's suffrage, the Spanish Flu outbreak of 1918, and the Great Depression were just around the corner. How did Westport, a socially and economically divided community, spend its free time in ...

$5 – $7

Toys for Tots

Westport Museum for History & Culture 25 Avery Place, Westport, CT, United States

Participate in the spirit of giving this winter by donating a toy to a child in need! Westport Museum is once again collecting unwrapped toy donations to support Toys for Tot’s mission of delivering hope and joy to children this festive season.  This year, Toys for Tots has a few areas of need that they ...

Event Series Dress Construction Viewing

Dress Construction Viewing 

Ever wanted to know how a dress from your favorite period drama was made? Have questions about fashion from the past?  Join our Assistant Director, Nicole Carpenter, as she creates a reproduction gown based on 18th century examples and techniques. Visitors are encouraged to ask questions about the process of creating a gown, the history ...

Free
Event Series Free First Saturdays

Free First Saturdays

Westport Museum for History & Culture 25 Avery Place, Westport, CT, United States

First Saturdays are a great opportunity to experience what we have to offer at the Westport Museum free of charge on the first Saturday of each month.  Young visitors can enjoy a scavenger hunt in the museum, the diorama of Westport featuring an audio tour by Joanne Woodward, coloring pages, colonial games and more. Adult ...

Free

Cultural Fellowship

Westport Museum for History & Culture 25 Avery Place, Westport, CT, United States

Join the Westport Museum for History & Culture for our second annual Cultural Fellowship! This free event celebrates the many different wintertime celebrations that are not only celebrated here in Westport, but across the world. Come enjoy a warming fire, festive music, yummy treats and fun activities, all while learning a little more about the ...

Free

Gingerbread Cookie Decorating

Westport Museum for History & Culture 25 Avery Place, Westport, CT, United States

Two for the price of one! One ticket covers two gingerbread cookies to be decorated this season at Westport Museum for History & Culture. Bring your favorite person or get to decorating on your own at this festive event!  Each pair receives their choice of two gingerbread cookies, assorted candy, and icing to decorate as ...

$15
Event Series Ornament Making

Ornament Making

Westport Museum for History & Culture 25 Avery Place, Westport, CT, United States

Are you looking for a truly unique ornament to celebrate this holiday season? Grab a buddy and join us any time between December 17th and 20th, to create a memory, build a custom ornament and enjoy some hot cocoa in our historic 7-sided cobblestone barn! This is an ideal family fun event.  $5 entry includes ...

$5
Event Series Dress Construction Viewing

Dress Construction Viewing 

Ever wanted to know how a dress from your favorite period drama was made? Have questions about fashion from the past?  Join our Assistant Director, Nicole Carpenter, as she creates a reproduction gown based on 18th century examples and techniques. Visitors are encouraged to ask questions about the process of creating a gown, the history ...

Free
Event Series Ornament Making

Ornament Making

Westport Museum for History & Culture 25 Avery Place, Westport, CT, United States

Are you looking for a truly unique ornament to celebrate this holiday season? Grab a buddy and join us any time between December 17th and 20th, to create a memory, build a custom ornament and enjoy some hot cocoa in our historic 7-sided cobblestone barn! This is an ideal family fun event.  $5 entry includes ...

$5

“A Christmas Carol” Live Dramatic Reading

Westport Museum for History & Culture 25 Avery Place, Westport, CT, United States

Mr. Charles Dickens reads A Christmas Carol, his classic yuletide tale live. Join us in our newly restored 19th century barn to hear Julliard trained actor Greg Porretta read the rousing story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a host of holiday ghosts, and the beloved Tiny Tim. Hot chocolate and sweets treats will be available, for a donation, ...

$5


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Past Events

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