Bring the whole family and get creative! Drop in to make your own festive ornament—supplies are included and fun is guaranteed. While you’re here, browse our holiday shop for unique gifts that give back: every purchase helps support the museum. Museum members enjoy special discounts on holiday merchandise and programs all year long, so it’s ...
Join the Westport Museum for History & Culture for our third 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 festive music, yummy treats and fun activities, all while learning a little more about the rich cultures that ...
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 ...
Enjoy spring weather and shop local! On May 2nd the Westport Museum will be once again hosting our Popshop, featuring over 30 vendors with offerings from handmade clothing to one-of-a-kind knickknacks. Join us to support an incredible lineup of elevated small business vendors—perfect for finding thoughtful Mother’s Day gifts, something special for the girls, grads, ...
Discover the Heroes of the American Revolution during our Paths of Patriots Walking Tour! Join us in one of Westport’s earliest cemeteries for a powerful exploration of our town’s Revolutionary War past. Hear gripping tales of the day Green’s Farms burned, discover the resilience of everyday patriots, and uncover the extraordinary stories of enslaved Africans ...
Step Into the Roaring Twenties: Fitzgerald’s Summer in Westport – A Tour Like No Other! Picture this: It’s the summer of 1920, and Westport, a quiet farm town, becomes the summer escape for one of New York’s most glamorous couples—F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald. Seeking a breath of fresh air from their whirlwind Jazz Age ...
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