The 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Participate in the spirit of giving this winter by donating a toy to a child in need! Westport Museum is once again collecting unwrapped toy donations to support Toys for ...
On a lazy Sunday you might pull on your sweatpants and throw on your favorite t-shirt, but what were Westporters wearing during their down time in the late 19th and ...
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 ...
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 ...
Westport Museum will be dedicating a permanent plaque honoring the native peoples of this area—the Golden Hill Paugussett tribe as well as the area's earliest Black residents. The dedication will ...
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. ...
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 ...
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