Upcoming Events

 

Bittersweet: Chocolate in the American Colonies

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

Experience the growing, harvesting, and historical process of making cocoa in Westport Museum’s hands-on exhibition that explores the connection between chocolate and Westport’s mercantile past in the 18th and 19th ...

I Thee Wed: Bridal Fashion from the Collections

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

Visitors can explore several examples of wedding gowns—both white and the less traditional—in the Museum’s collection in I Thee Wed: Western Bridal Fashion from the Collection. Discover how these iconic ...

Legacy: the Adairs of Westport

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

For nearly one hundred years Benjamin Adair and his descendants called Westport home. Likely born into slavery in North Carolina, Adair built a prosperous life through a series of smart ...

Westport-wide Scavenger Hunt

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

Riddle me this! Can you find all 12 of the Museum’s town history “quilt” squares? Hidden around town at partner locations are 12”x12” beautifully designed artworks inspired by town monuments, ...

Destination Westport: In Gatsby’s Shoes

Longshore Marina 260 Compo Rd S, Westport, Connecticut, United States

Imagine it’s the summer of 1920. Westport is a sleepy farm community that lures New York’s most glamorous couple-F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald—to its shores. Seeking respite from their whirlwind ...

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 ...

Destination Westport Walking Tour: Evergreen Burial Ground

Evergreen Cemetery Evergreen Avenue, Westport, Connecticut, United States

Survey the resting place of past Westporters and learn their stories as you meander through Saugatuck Congregational Church’s Evergreen Cemetery. Discover gravestones belonging to everyday citizens as well as prominent ...

$10 – $15

Felt Pumpkin Kits

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

Our felt pumpkin kits are the perfect craft to celebrate the spooky season. Celebrate a spooktacular Halloween with your own miniature pumpkin creation!  Miniature pumpkin kits will include one felt ...

$5

Thursday Treasure: Dolls

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

Whether you find them creepy or cute, dolls remain popular toys and collectibles amongst children and adults. From the sweet to the sinister, take a look at dolls housed in ...

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 ...

Into the Sanitarium Escape Room

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

Can you go into the Sanitarium escape room and make it out? Can you uncover the truth of the Westport Sanitarium? Rumors have spread of strange goings on inside the ...

$20 – $25


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Past Events

Browse recent events hosted by the Westport Museum for History and Culture. For more information about these events, please contact our team.