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Daring Dinner Escape Room
As a famous reporter investigating the rising National Socialist German Workers' Party in Germany, you’re not surprised to receive an invitation at the home of a top German General for ...
$25
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Programs
Real and Genuine, Faked and Forged: Fantastical Stories and Objects from the Barnum Museum Collection
Westport Museum for History & Culture 25 Avery Place, Westport, CT, United StatesThe Barnum Museum holds a world of wonders. From Tom Thumb’s miniature boots and carriages to ethnographic materials from cultures the world over, the museum’s collection is a veritable cabinet ...
Free
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Reading by Washington Irving
Westport Museum for History & Culture 25 Avery Place, Westport, CT, United StatesThe ghostly apparition of Washington Irving, author of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, has been resurrected for a special reading of his frightful tale about the Headless Horseman. Audiences of ...
$5
Destination Westport: Westport Sanitarium Walking Tour
Winslow Dog Park 25 CT-136, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesThough the buildings are long gone, the site of the Westport Sanitarium—one of two in Westport—stood in what is, today, Winslow Park. Follow our docent through the park and discover ...
$10 – $15
Destination Westport: Dark History
Westport Museum for History & Culture 25 Avery Place, Westport, CT, United StatesSneak along the paths of downtown as you hear curious tales from the darker side of Westport’s past. Care for a stroll along the waters that once contained the runoff ...
$10 – $15
Free First Saturdays
Westport Museum for History & Culture 25 Avery Place, Westport, CT, United StatesFirst 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 ...
Free
Native American Healing Workshop
Westport Museum for History & Culture 25 Avery Place, Westport, CT, United StatesJoin the Westport Museum as we welcome Clan Mother Shoran Waupatukuay Piper of the Golden Hill Paugussett tribe for a one-of-a-kind workshop about traditional Native healing techniques. Learn how to ...
$65
Book Evaluation with Head to Tail Books
Would you like to have your vintage books evaluated? Ever wondered what stories they might tell other than what's written on the page? Make an appointment at the museum to ...
$75
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 ...
Free
Holiday Wreath Workshop
Westport Museum for History & Culture 25 Avery Place, Westport, CT, United StatesMake your own festive décor at our holiday wreath workshop. Led by the Westport Garden Club, your personal creation will add a touch of jovial cheer to your home. ...
$65
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 ...
Free
Winter Market
Westport Museum for History & Culture 25 Avery Place, Westport, CT, United StatesThis family-friendly event will bring the holiday spirit to downtown Westport. View our gingerbread village of local buildings, explore our local vendor booths, enjoy the warming fire and hot chocolate, ...
Free
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Past Events
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