Celebrate the magic of the season with a special visit from Santa at the museum! Children are invited to meet Santa and share their holiday wishes. Don’t miss this charming holiday tradition that brings joy to visitors of all ages. 

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 ...

This Winter Market hosted by Pop Shop will bring the holiday spirit to downtown Westport! Explore local vendors and find the perfect presents for your loved ones. Enjoy a cozy, community-centered shopping experience filled with seasonal cheer, unique handmade goods, and festive surprises along the way.  This is a FREE event offered on the grounds ...

Combine your love for history and holiday cheer! Enter for a chance to win a hand-baked and decorated gingerbread house inspired by the iconic Colonial “saltbox” style, a beloved staple of New England architecture.  Entry is $5. To participate, please provide your email address and phone number. The winner will be drawn on Monday, December 15 ...

Drop by during open hours and decorate an oversized gingerbread cookie (person or tree) to decorate and enjoy. Great for adults and kids!  We’ll provide everything you need: cookies, colorful icing, and plenty of candy for decorating as well as a decorative gift box to take them home. Our friendly staff will be on hand ...

Double the Cookies, Double the Fun! One ticket gets you two oversized gingerbread cookies (persons or trees) to decorate and enjoy. Bring your favorite cookie buddy—or keep both for yourself!  We’ll provide everything you need: cookies, colorful icing, and plenty of candy for decorating as well as a decorative gift box to take them home. ...

A mother with sons on opposing side of a life-changing conflict. Enslaved men risking their lives for freedom. A woman posing as a man in the fight for liberty. These are just a few of the people who are explored in The Real Revolution, Westport Museum's 2026 exhibit honoring the 250th anniversary of the founding ...

The National Treasure Hunt's HEIST NIGHT, is a new interactive experience! Come to the Westport Museum to test your skills in history, science, logic, trivia, and more as you work with a team to solve escape room-style puzzles in your quest to find a hidden object. Learn surprising new skills in an exciting evening out ...

Join us for an adult cooking class as part of America's 250th anniversary celebration conducted by culinary historian, chef and Westport Museum's Executive Director, Ramin Ganeshram. The menu is inspired by tavern fare of the Revolutionary War era . After crafting the meal, we will sit down to enjoy dinner together in Tim's Kitchen. Menu ...