Upcoming Events

 

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Reading by Washington Irving

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

The 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 States

Though 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 States

Sneak 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 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 ...

Free

Native American Healing Workshop

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

Join 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 States

Make 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 States

This 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

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 ...

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 ...

$15


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Past Events

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