Gunn Museum

Gunn Museum The Gunn Museum has been collecting, preserving and sharing the history of Washington, Conn. Orville Platt became our first curator. In 1966 June S.

The Gunn Historical Museum presents an ever-changing view of local history in one of the most beautiful locations in Connecticut. The museum is housed in a 1781 residence overlooking the historic Washington Green in Litchfield County and a national award-winning long-term exhibit about the history of the town is featured in our galleries. Our beginnings date back to 1899 when the local chapter of

the Daughters of the American Revolution opened the Judea Historical Room in the Canfield House on the Green. When the Gunn Memorial Library was built in 1908 the collection was moved across the street into a basement room of the library and Mrs. Willis bequeathed her house to the library and the museum moved next door. Our extensive collection features fine and decorative arts, costumes, artifacts, documents and photographs related to the town of Washington, Connecticut and the villages of Marbledale, New Preston, Woodville, Washington Depot and Washington Green. Come step into the world that was and see it through the images, artifacts and stories of the many people -- great and ordinary -- who have made and make our town a memorable place.

🍎Apple picking almost 120 years ago. Joseph West and daughter Estella filling a basket in 1908!
08/28/2026

🍎Apple picking almost 120 years ago. Joseph West and daughter Estella filling a basket in 1908!

📫✉ Postcards are a museum's dream! From the postmark (Aug 1930, Springfield, Mass), to the one cent stamp, the phone num...
08/21/2026

📫✉ Postcards are a museum's dream! From the postmark (Aug 1930, Springfield, Mass), to the one cent stamp, the phone number (Washington 280-2) and encrypted message from father to daughter ("This wasn't in pink stucco but was very nice, Dad") - so much information from almost 100 years ago!

🧁Some vintage goodies lovingly prepared by students at Wykeham Rise School, Washington, CT!.Come visit the Gunn Museum t...
08/14/2026

🧁Some vintage goodies lovingly prepared by students at Wykeham Rise School, Washington, CT!.
Come visit the Gunn Museum to see more of Washington's rich history! Hours Thursdays and Fridays 10-4 and Saturdays 10-3.

A lovely day for a picnic! Circa 1910 - Lake Waramaug..Visit the Gunn Museum to see more of Washington's rich history - ...
08/07/2026

A lovely day for a picnic! Circa 1910 - Lake Waramaug..
Visit the Gunn Museum to see more of Washington's rich history - hours: Thursdays and Fridays 10-4 and Saturdays 10-3 (free guided tour every Saturday at 1pm).

Stop in to the Gunn Museum during this beautiful weekend to see our new Exhibit featuring the Washington Volunteer Fire ...
07/31/2026

Stop in to the Gunn Museum during this beautiful weekend to see our new Exhibit featuring the Washington Volunteer Fire Department!..
Museum hours: Thursdays and Fridays 10-4 and Saturdays 10-3

07/24/2026

Footage from our archives showing the Washington Volunteer Fire Department in the Town's Bicentennial Parade (1979)! . .
Come visit our new exhibit documenting the history of the WVFD!
Open Thursdays/Friday 10am-4pm and Saturdays 10am-3pm

Explore Connecticut’s history this summer with the American 250 CT Passport! You can pickup copies at the library or the...
07/02/2026

Explore Connecticut’s history this summer with the American 250 CT Passport! You can pickup copies at the library or the museum! (while supplies last!) 🇺🇸☀️

First Congregational Church on Washington's Green. From 1910 through today. Originally "Gathered" in 1741. As majestic t...
06/27/2026

First Congregational Church on Washington's Green. From 1910 through today. Originally "Gathered" in 1741. As majestic today as it was back then.

From our Exhibit. Orville Platt was born in Washington, attended The Frederick Gunn School (then, The Gunnery) and studi...
06/19/2026

From our Exhibit. Orville Platt was born in Washington, attended The Frederick Gunn School (then, The Gunnery) and studied law in Litchfield. He was a United States Senator from 1879 until his death in 1905...
See more of Washington's rich history at the Gunn Museum. Hours: Thursdays and Fridays 10-4 and Saturdays 10-3 (free guided tour every Saturday at 1pm - please call ahead to reserve).

Address

5 Wykeham Road
Washington, CT
06793

Opening Hours

Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

(860) 868-7756

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