Westport Museum

Upcoming Events

 

Dress Construction Viewing and Activities

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

Ever wanted to know how a dress from your favorite period drama was made? Have questions about fashion from the past?  Join our Director of Programs and Collections, Nicole Carpenter, ...

Dress Construction Viewing and Activities

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

Ever wanted to know how a dress from your favorite period drama was made? Have questions about fashion from the past?  Join our Director of Programs and Collections, Nicole Carpenter, ...

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, ...

Dress Construction Viewing and Activities

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

Ever wanted to know how a dress from your favorite period drama was made? Have questions about fashion from the past?  Join our Director of Programs and Collections, Nicole Carpenter, ...

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

Destination Westport: Art from the Beyond Walking Tour

Greens Farm Lower Cemetery Nyala Farms Rd, Westport, Connecticut, United States

Ever wondered why you shouldn’t walk on a grave or why there are so many skulls on tombstones? Do you know the story of Connecticut’s witch trials? Join Westport Museums ...

$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 ...


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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.