The holidays have arrived at the Fairfield Museum

Family Focus: First Thanksgiving

November 29 11am-3pm

Free with admission

Turn Black Friday into family fun Friday! Take a break from your holiday shopping and stop by to experience Family Focus: First Thanksgiving.

Learn how the cultures of the Native Americans and colonists influence our traditions today during family-friendly tours of our new exhibition, Creating Community: Exploring 375 Years of Our Past.  Enjoy food, take part in hands-on activities, and watch archery demonstrations by Greg Anderson of Northwood Traditional Archery.

All Aboard: Holiday Express Train Show 

December 6, 2013 - January 5, 2014 Weekends:  Saturday, Dec. 7 - Sunday, Jan. 5:   10am - 4pm   Weekdays: Monday, Dec. 9 - Friday, Jan. 3: 11am - 1pm

Closed Christmas Day and New Years Day

The annual Holiday Express Train Show rolls back into the Museum beginning December 6th, with a month full of fun family events planned for kids young and old! Come see the trains in action, enjoy story times, take part in a candy house or model train workshop, or see a real steam model train demonstration. Click here for more information. Wakeman: The First 100 Years November 23, 2013 - January 5, 2014    Take a photographic trip down Memory Lane, Wakeman style! The exhibit follows the evolution of Wakeman Boys & Girls Club from one building in Southport that served 50 boys in 1913 to three clubhouses in Southport, Fairfield, and Bridgeport. The exhibit highlights some of Wakeman's most recognizable leaders and defining moments.Opened in 1913, Wakeman Boys & Girls Club is celebrating its 100th Anniversary throughout this year. Wakeman currently serves 4,200 children from Fairfield and Bridgeport at the Southport and Stratfield Clubhouses in Fairfield and the Smilow-Burroughs Clubhouse in Bridgeport. Wakeman's Outreach Program at McKinley Elementary School is in its ninth year of providing an award-winning mentoring program for McKinley students. Learn more about Wakeman's programs and 100th Anniversary celebration! Miss Annie's Museum Munchkins Wednesdays, 3:30pm - 5:30pm Ages 4 - 6  Members; $115, Non-Members; $130 6 session-program begins December 4. SIGN UP NOW!   Come celebrate the holidays with Miss Annie of Great Beginnings Montessori School. While we are together, we will explore the meaning of the holidays, as they relate to our children. By doing so, we help them to appreciate those around them, family, community and subsequently, the world at large. During each session, we will read about the holiday, where it originated andcreate a unique craft for the day. Bring a smock for messy work and a peanut-free snack with a small bottle of water to drink! Advanced reservation required, 203 -259-1598. Nantucket Basket with Paperwhites Visit the Museum Shop for Everyone on Your Holiday List!

The Museums Shop is chock full of unique holiday gifts, including many exclusive Fairfield items you will only find here! Check out our holiday tea towels and glittered ornaments, or pick up some bee-inspired items like candles and balm. For the home, how about whimsical Fairfield pillows or beach inspired bar accessories? Kids can learn something new with a beginner weaving loom or knitting set.

The Museum Shop is open weekdays 10am - 4pm, weekends 12pm - 4pm

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