Danbury, CT Attractions
Danbury (pop. 66,000) was formerly known as the hat capital of the world. Today it is known for being the headquarters for a number of technology, pharmaceutical and bio-medical companies. It was also the home town of composer Charles Ives.
Charles Ives Birthplace Museum
Charles Ives Birthplace Museum is the birthplace of Pulitzer Prize winning composer Charles Ives. Items from his youth, a desk used when he lived in New York, a c1840 piano, and the music stand he received from his wife are displayed among the Victorian furnishings.
Danbury Museum and Historical Society (formerly Danbury Scott-Fanton Museum)
The Danbury Museum is comprised of the 1785 John and Mary Rider House, the 1790 Dodd Hat Shop, a One Room Schoolhouse, the Charles Ives Birthplace, and the Danbury Fair Mural.
Huntington Hall serves as the library and is used for exhibits.
Huntington Hall serves as the library and is used for exhibits.
Danbury Museum and Historical Society (formerly Danbury Scott-Fanton Museum)
43 Main Street
Danbury, CT 06810-8011
United States
43 Main Street
Danbury, CT 06810-8011
United States
Phone 1 (203) 743-5200
Fax 1 (203) 743-1131
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Danbury Railway Museum
Housed in a 1903 train depot and rail yard, the Danbury Railway Museum displays vintage railway items, photos, models, and information on the history of railroading. There is also a short train ride for children.
Danbury Railway Museum
Box 90
Danbury, CT 06813-0090
United States
Box 90
Danbury, CT 06813-0090
United States
Phone 1 (203) 778-8337
Fax 1 (203) 778-1836
Hours
April 1 to October 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
November 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Military Museum of Southern New England
The Military Museum of Southern New England displays military vehicles and artillery from World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Uniforms, photographs and over 10,000 military artifacts are also on display.
Military Museum of Southern New England
125 Park Avenue
Danbury, CT 06810-7504
United States
125 Park Avenue
Danbury, CT 06810-7504
United States
Phone 1 (203) 790-9277
Fax 1 (203) 790-0420
Hours
April 1 to November 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
December 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Danbury Surroundings
Brookfield - Craft Center, Connecticut
The Brookfield Craft Center offers specialized classes and displays of metalsmiths, glassblowers, weavers, and potters. The center consists of four colonial vintage buildings with teaching studios, an exhibition gallery, and picnic area.
Brookfield Craft Center
Box 122
Brookfield, CT 06804-0122
United States
Box 122
Brookfield, CT 06804-0122
United States
Phone 1 (203) 775-4526
Fax 1 (203) 740-7815
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Facilities
Gift shop
Washington - Institute for American Indian Studies
Some of the highlights include a recreated Algonkian longhouse with artifacts creations that depict daily life of Algonkian peoples prior to European contact. The Alfred M. Darlow Museum Gallery deals with the clothing and textiles of indigenous peoples. Rotating exhibits are showcased in the George A.G. Darlow Exhibit Hall. The Northeastern Native American Reservation House is outfitted to reflect the early 20th C. There is also a Children's Discovery Room.
(Near Danbury)
The Institute for American Indian Studies focuses on the study of the indigenous peoples throughout the western hemisphere with particular emphasis on the Eastern Woodlands.Some of the highlights include a recreated Algonkian longhouse with artifacts creations that depict daily life of Algonkian peoples prior to European contact. The Alfred M. Darlow Museum Gallery deals with the clothing and textiles of indigenous peoples. Rotating exhibits are showcased in the George A.G. Darlow Exhibit Hall. The Northeastern Native American Reservation House is outfitted to reflect the early 20th C. There is also a Children's Discovery Room.
Institute for American Indian Studies
38 Curtis Road, Box 1260
Washington, CT 06793-0260
United States
38 Curtis Road, Box 1260
Washington, CT 06793-0260
United States
Phone 1 (860) 868-0518
Fax 1 (860) 868-1649
Hours
January 1 to December 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May )
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May )
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
New Milford - New Milford Historical Society Museum, Connecticut
The New Milford Historical Society Museum presents a number of exhibits related to local history. Displays include an 18th C cooking hearth, an antique toy collection, and other artifacts from local historical events.
New Milford - Merwinsville Hotel
Today, the Hotel has annual art shows, celebrates Christmas in Gaylordsville, is open for tours and is available for private parties.
(Near Danbury)
The Merwinsville Hotel was built in the 1840s in anticipation of the railroad passing through the town of Gaylordsville, CT. Sylvanus Merwin discovered the route the railroad was to take and bought the land the railroad would require. He then negotiated with the railroad to use his hotel as a meal stop for the train as it traveled between Bridgeport, CT and Pittsfield, MA, in exchange for the land the railroad needed. He also requested that the station be named after himself. When more advanced, high speed trains with meal cars were developed the train no longer stopped at the hotel. As a result the hotel was forced to close.Today, the Hotel has annual art shows, celebrates Christmas in Gaylordsville, is open for tours and is available for private parties.
Redding - Highstead Arboretum, Connecticut
Highstead Arboretum is a 150 acre arboretum with a variety of native shrubs and trees. A self guided walking trail runs through the Highstead Arboretum allowing for a close up look at the woodlands.
Highstead Arboretum
Box 1097
Redding, CT 06896-1417
United States
Box 1097
Redding, CT 06896-1417
United States
Phone 1 (203) 938-8809
Fax 1 (203) 938-0343
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Washington, Connecticut
(In Craft Center, Connecticut)
Washington is set in a beautiful area with rolling hills and the Shepaug River.
The Greater New Milford Chamber of Commerce
11 Railroad Street
New Milford, CT 06776
United States
11 Railroad Street
New Milford, CT 06776
United States
Phone 1 (860) 354-6080
Fax 1 (860) 354-8526
Institute for American Indian Studies
Some of the highlights include a recreated Algonkian longhouse with artifacts creations that depict daily life of Algonkian peoples prior to European contact. The Alfred M. Darlow Museum Gallery deals with the clothing and textiles of indigenous peoples. Rotating exhibits are showcased in the George A.G. Darlow Exhibit Hall. The Northeastern Native American Reservation House is outfitted to reflect the early 20th C. There is also a Children's Discovery Room.
(Near Danbury)
The Institute for American Indian Studies focuses on the study of the indigenous peoples throughout the western hemisphere with particular emphasis on the Eastern Woodlands.Some of the highlights include a recreated Algonkian longhouse with artifacts creations that depict daily life of Algonkian peoples prior to European contact. The Alfred M. Darlow Museum Gallery deals with the clothing and textiles of indigenous peoples. Rotating exhibits are showcased in the George A.G. Darlow Exhibit Hall. The Northeastern Native American Reservation House is outfitted to reflect the early 20th C. There is also a Children's Discovery Room.
Institute for American Indian Studies
38 Curtis Road, Box 1260
Washington, CT 06793-0260
United States
38 Curtis Road, Box 1260
Washington, CT 06793-0260
United States
Phone 1 (860) 868-0518
Fax 1 (860) 868-1649
Hours
January 1 to December 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May )
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May )
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Washington - Gunn Memorial Library and Museum
(In Craft Center, Connecticut)
The Gunn Historical Museum, affiliated with the Gunn Memorial Library, was founded in 1899 and is housed in a 1781 residence overlooking the historic Washington Green. The museum collects, preserves, exhibits, and interprets objects and documents which illuminate the lives and concerns of people who have lived in the town of Washington.
Gunn Memorial Library and Museum
5 Wykeham Road
Washington, CT 06793
United States
5 Wykeham Road
Washington, CT 06793
United States
Phone 1 (860) 868-7756
Fax 1 (860) 868-7247
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Facilities
Gift shop
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