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

Gunn Museum

Name: Gunn Museum
Address: 5 Wykeham Road, Washington, CT, 06793, US
Telephone: (860) 868-7756

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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.

10/16/2026

📖 October is American Archives Month! Many thanks to our volunteers who help us document Washington's history! Come visit Thursdays and Fridays 10-4 and Saturdays 10-3 (with a free guided tour at 1pm - please call ahead for tour).

10/09/2026

Mark your calendars for this amazing event!

10/03/2026

Vintage Fall images from Mayflower Inn! Looking forward to these vibrant colors. Be sure to visit The Gunn Museum while leaf peeping!..
Hours: Thursdays and Fridays 10-4 and Saturdays 10-3 (Free guided tour every Saturday at 1pm - please call ahead).

09/25/2026

🍎Apple picking almost 100 years ago! A great snack before visiting the Gunn Museum! Stop by Museum Thursdays and Fridays 10-4 and Saturdays 10-3 (Free guided tour every Saturday at 1pm - please call ahead)
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Left - Dorothy Averill, brother Theodore and unidentified. Right - Anna Larson (Johnson family).

09/18/2026

✈ Attention all young aviators! Join the Gunn Museum and learn about Washington's own Pioneer of Aviation, Benjamin Foulois - then build your own glider and test it in a series of exciting challenges! Registration is required.

09/12/2026

⭐As we continue to celebrate America 250 - this original newspaper from our archives is dated July 8, 1776 and has the Declaration of Independence written out for all to see! Come visit the Gunn Museum to see more of Washington's and America's history! Hours: Thursdays and Fridays 10-4 and Saturdays 10-3.

09/04/2026

Celebrating Labor Day at the Gunn Museum! Here are some of the hardworking people from Washington's past! Including staff from the Gunnery (now Frederick Gunn School), Carriage House at "The Rocks", Stanley and Elmer Gunnarson at their garage and Carl Anderson, chauffeur.

The museum will be open Saturday, September 5 from 10-3! Free guided tour at 1pm.

08/28/2026

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

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!

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.

Address

5 Wykeham Road
Washington, CT
06793

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

(860) 868-7756

Website

https://www.gunnlibrary.org/gunn-museum/

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