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You are invited to the opening reception of “My Story, Our Lives: Celebrating Student Art from Bridgeport & Ukraine.” This display invites you on a visual journey through the heart of personal and cultural narratives. It honors the art of storytelling by showcasing the compelling and diverse experiences of students in Bridgeport, CT and Ukraine […]
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StoryFest is everywhere on Saturday morning, starting at the Westport Museum for History & Culture! StoryFest Saturday morning kicks off with spooky storytelling for the whole family at the Westport Museum for History & Culture! Get in the Halloween spirit with award-winning and best-selling authors Lorien Lawrence, Cody Daigle-Orians, and more, plus a special appearance […]
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Step into the shadows of legend as the ghost of Washington Irving himself rises to recount his chilling tale, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Gather in our historic barn, where flickering lantern light set the perfect stage for the Headless Horseman to ride again. This special performance features an abbreviated, family-friendly reading of Irving’s classic […]
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First Saturdays are a great opportunity to experience what we have to offer at the Westport Museum free of charge on the first Saturday of each month. Young visitors can enjoy a scavenger hunt in the museum, the diorama of Westport featuring an audio tour by Joanne Woodward, coloring pages, colonial games and more. Adult […]
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Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 2 to 4:30 pm $95 Members; $65 Youth Under Age 16; $105 General Admission Join artist Nickola Pottinger for a lively, hands-on workshop that offers participants both a hands-on introduction to paper pulp sculpting and a deeper engagement with narrative-making using personal and/or familial materials. Drawing from the techniques and […] |
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Tuesdays, November 4, 11, and 18 | 5:30 to 6:30pm Individual Class: $49 Member; $55 | Full Three Class Series: $108 Member; $120 | Limited seats available “Getting” Contemporary Art is an interactive class series designed to connect today’s exhibitions with the deeper currents of art history. Each session explores the art historical and cultural […] |
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Burt Chernow Galleries, Lafayette Hall, CT State Housatonic As part of the Bridgeport Art Trail, savor appetizers while exploring two remarkable exhibitions in Lafayette Hall at CT State Housatonic. Ink and Impressions: 110 Years of the Society of American Graphic Artists celebrates SAGA’s legacy with 160 hand-pulled prints from artists nationwide. Nearby in the Performing […]
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Saturday November 8 | 10:30 to 11:30 am $22 per person, plus one care partner free of charge; Pre-registration required Join us for Care and Connection, an access program offering a welcoming museum experience for visitors living with memory loss and their care partners, featuring guided conversations in the galleries that encourage memories and personal […] |
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Join us for this informative program on Latin American art at Fairfield Woods Branch Library in Fairfield. The 20th century was a period of tremendous artistic innovation, political change, and […]
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Please join us for this storytelling event with members of Ukraine Aid International (UAI), who will highlight the powerful connections built between Connecticut communities and their sister cities in Ukraine's […]
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Join us for this informative program on Latin American art at Fairfield Woods Branch Library in Fairfield. The 20th century was a period of tremendous artistic innovation, political change, and […]
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Tuesdays, November 4, 11, and 18 | 5:30 to 6:30pm Individual Class: $49 Member; $55 | Full Three Class Series: $108 Member; $120 | Limited seats available “Getting” Contemporary Art […] |
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Kick off the holiday season at Westport Museum’s cozy Sip & Shop event! Browse our festive selection of just-in vintage finds, hand-made treasures, and unique themed ornaments while sipping warm […] |
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Saturday, November 15 |10:30 am to 5 pm Free; Pre-registration encouraged Join us for a free day of art and community at The Aldrich as we celebrate the one-year anniversary of our newly renovated campus and Sculpture Garden! Explore outdoor works featured in A Garden of Promise and Dissent or join guided tours of our […] |
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Tuesdays, November 4, 11, and 18 | 5:30 to 6:30pm Individual Class: $49 Member; $55 | Full Three Class Series: $108 Member; $120 | Limited seats available “Getting” Contemporary Art is an interactive class series designed to connect today’s exhibitions with the deeper currents of art history. Each session explores the art historical and cultural […] |
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Friday, November 21 | 7 pm $35 for members of The Aldrich and RSO; $40 General Admission We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra to present the RSO Quartet for a performance inspired by upcoming exhibition, Uman: After all the things .... The quartet features the four principal string players of […] |
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Celebrate the yuletide season by creating your own one-of-a-kind evergreen wreath. Led by Certified Master Gardener Kelle Ruden. Included in your registration is one 20”-26″ evergreen wreath, a decorative bow, natural trim, and embellishments. We encourage you to bring your own gloves and any favorite decor, ornaments or trimmings you might like to use. Tickets […]
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Bring the whole family and get creative! Drop in to make your own festive ornament—supplies are included and fun is guaranteed. While you’re here, browse our holiday shop for unique gifts that give back: every purchase helps support the museum. Museum members enjoy special discounts on holiday merchandise and programs all year long, so it’s […]
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Join the Westport Museum for History & Culture for our third annual Cultural Fellowship! This free event celebrates the many different wintertime celebrations that are not only celebrated here in Westport, but across the world. Come enjoy a warming fire, festive music, yummy treats and fun activities, all while learning a little more about the […]
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First Saturdays are a great opportunity to experience what we have to offer at the Westport Museum free of charge on the first Saturday of each month. Young visitors can enjoy a scavenger hunt in the museum, the diorama of Westport featuring an audio tour by Joanne Woodward, coloring pages, colonial games and more. Adult […]
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Saturday, December 6, 2025 | 7 pm $10 Members and Students; $15 General Admission Join us for an intimate duo performance by composer and percussionist Sarah Hennies and bassist Tristan Kasten-Krause, presented in connection with Zak Prekop: Durations. Hennies and Kasten-Krause will present a 40-60 minute set of experimental music within the Museum’s galleries, offering […] |
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