Find out what’s going on at the Museum. Join us if you can!
March Open House
Bring your family and friends and explore the Museum during our early spring Open House. Explore objects from our archives including our unseen 'Darien Review' bound-books dating from 1924, take a tour of the Homestead with our talented Museum Educators, or explore our current exhibition, Darien Dresses Up! with curators Lynn Sheppard and Cynthia Stamm.
Victorian Terrarium Workshop
Don your gardening gloves and join us for a fabulous evening as floral expert Melissa Kelley guides us through the steps of making a terrarium. Inspired by the Victorian Terrariums of the past, all materials are provided including the glass container, moss, dirt and plants
Victorian Darien: A Historic Homes Happy Hour Tour
Step inside historic homes and see and learn about many more as we tour Prospect Avenue, one of Darien’s most charming streets.
RECENT PAST EVENTS
The Woven Collage Workshop for Grades 5-8
In this workshop, students in grades 5-8 will weave a collage out of found objects and up-cycled materials on a simple board loom. Materials and equipment will be provided, however we encourage students to bring a collection of items from home to use in their collage.
Visit with Santa at MoD
A Holiday tradition returns to the MoD. Santa is making a stop right here to sit and listen to our local children. Tis the Season to Believe! Register in advance for a 5 minute visit with Santa at the Hearth. Families welcome to take their own photos.
MoD Members Holiday Party
Don your holiday finest and please join us as we celebrate the holiday spirit and toast the upcoming new year. FREE
The Silhouette Lady
One of our favorite holiday attractions. The Silhouette Lady returns to the Museum of Darien. Register in advance for a sitting time. Duplicate images and framing available on-site for additional fee.
Scary Stories To Tell in the Dark
Join us for the annual Scary Stories To Tell in The Dark in partnership with the Darien Library. Bring your blanket and enjoy apple cider and donuts as we hear stories to 'chill you to the bone' by our talented Darien Library educators. Recommended for children 6 years and older. Please see details page for link to RSVP through the library
Annual Meeting and Lecture on Greens Ledge Lighthouse
This lecture will take place at First Congregational Church, followed by a reception at the Museum of Darien for a private view of our costume exhibit: Darien Dresses Up: 100 Years of Style! Speaker: Tim Pettee, President of The Greens Ledge Light Preservation Society, will discuss the incredible story of saving one of our area’s most important sea landmarks, and the history of New England Lighthouses with a focus on Sparkplug lighthouses. Register interest ekoch@museumofdarien.org
Fall Gala: Darien Dresses Up!
Celebrating 100 Years of Style
Saturday, October 19, 7-10 pm
A MoD Fundraising Gala at this much anticipated exhibition celebrating '100 Years of Style' with 27 dresses from 1890-1990 and selected from the Museum's extensive collection. Designers on display include Oscar de la Renta, Bill Blass, Pucci, Diane von Furstenberg and more.
Trolley Through Time!
Join us for a driving history tour of Darien with Educators Sarah Das, Michele Mengwall, and Town Historian Sarah Lexow Keena as we explore historic sites.