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Tuesday 11am - 4pm Wednesday 11am - 4pm Thursday 11am - 4pm Sunday 12pm - 3pm

Museum of Darien, 45 Old King's Highway North, Darien, CT (2026)

Name: Museum of Darien
Address: 45 Old King's Highway North, Darien, CT, 06820, US
Telephone: +12036559233
Price range: $$

The Museum of Darien, founded in 1953 as the Darien Historical Society, is the prime resource in the town of Darien, Connecticut dedicated to telling the town's story. The Museum of Darien, formerly the Darien Historical Society, a 501(c) (3) organization, serves as the local history resource of Darien, through its acquisition and preservation of original photographs, documents, books and artifact

s, and provides community access to these primary resources through exhibitions, lectures and educational programs, as well as through its public library. We rely entirely on private funding received from membership dues and contributions as well as from our program revenue and merchandise sales.

08/25/2026

We are hiring for the position of Part-Time Assistant Director, with the hours of Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10:30am – 4:30pm (onsite).

Visit museumofdarien.org for full job description, requirements and how to apply.

07/01/2026

Join us as we celebrate our independence – we are offering free admission for the entire month of July 2026!
It’s the perfect time to come in and cool off while you check out our incredible exhibition, “War Comes to Middlesex”, and see how the Revolutionary War impacted our town. Bring the family!
(We are open Tuesday through Thursday, from 11am-4pm in July. We are closed in August.)

05/01/2026

Experience the Revolution tomorrow, Saturday, May 2 with us! Visit the Museum of Darien from 10am-1pm for colonial reenactments, a fabulous new exhibit, George Washington on horseback and so much more! Head over to the Mather Homestead from 2-4pm for a skirmish reenactment, storytelling, tours and more, including another visit from George! Walk through history at Highland Farm with 250 markers along the walkway and be there at 1pm for the Town Proclamation read by our own First Selectman, Jon Zagrodzky! See you there!
Darien Parks and Recreation Mather Homestead Town of Darien, CT

04/24/2026

Join us at the DAC community-wide Volunteer Fair this Sunday, April 26 from 10am-1pm!

Meet Darien's local non-profit organizations and learn about the many ways you can get involved, and discover ways to give back to our town. Enjoy light refreshments from Michael Josephs Catering and explore how you can make a difference.

Volunteers are vital to our work at the Museum of Darien and are the heart of our community. We hope to see you there!

04/01/2026

Museum of Darien’s Annual Spring Fundraiser:
War Comes to Middlesex— Rebels and Redcoats

Saturday, May 16

7:00–9:00 PM

Experience the museum like never before as it transforms into a lively 18th-century tavern filled with a silent auction, music and colonial inspired games, bites by Carolyn Eddie’s Absolutely Fabulous Events, and beverages thanks to Captain Zig and Town Cellar.

Choose your side—Rebel or Redcoat—and enjoy a night of history, community, and fun, all while supporting the Museum’s educational programs and preservation efforts.

Buy your ticket:
https://museumofdarien.org/product/war-comes-to-middlesex-fundraiser/

Board of Directors- Left to Right: Robert Pascal, Jr., Katie Cunningham, Casey Haverstick, Al Miller, Joe Spain, Michele Mengwall, Cynthia Stamm, Lynn Sheppard, Sarah Das, Gail Rand, Arpita Muchhal, Jennifer Malcoun, Marian Castell, Kelly Scallon, Kim Kennedy (Not pictured: Jacqueline deMontravel, Richard Dolcetti, Kate Muir

Address

45 Old King's Highway North
Darien, CT
06820

Opening Hours

Tuesday	11am - 4pm
Wednesday	11am - 4pm
Thursday	11am - 4pm
Sunday	12pm - 3pm

Telephone

+12036559233

Website

http://www.museumofdarien.org/

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