Events & Exhibitions

IT’S A MOD, MOD, MOD WORLD! The Concepts Group is feeling groovy! Artists draw inspiration from MoD’s collection of 1960’s dresses and sales benefit the Museum.

(Rain date: October 24) Darien’s history comes to life this fall with a Revolutionary celebration — an all-day family event featuring colonial demonstrations!

We'll be capping off an eventful year, sharing some exciting upcoming happenings, thanking some old friends and welcoming new ones!

Join Us Thursday, June 10 from 11 to 3 (Rain date Friday, June 11) MoD Quilts A one-day event to enjoy a sampling from our prized quilt collection as we continue the tradition of airing the quilts.

All Aboard! The Whaleboat Middlesex embarks on some exciting new adventures this summer!

Tuesdays from 4:30—5:30 pm May 11 & 18 and June 8 The Museum of Darien cordially invites children ages 6 to 10 to join Robin and Ed Poska, Directors of the Cotillion of Fairfield County, for a fun-filled series of interactive lessons to reinforce good manners!

Join our book club and read about the history that surrounds us! Book group is currently limited to 12 people and coordinated with public author events co-sponsored with Darien Library.

What was it like to live in Darien 200 years ago? As the town celebrates its 200th birthday it’s an opportune time to ask the question. A new commemorative book, Darien 1820 — New Town, New Times by Darien Historical Society Historian Ken Reiss, costs $27, and is available at Barrett Bookstore, which recently reopened its store at 6 Corbin Drive.

As part of a new "Bringing Home History" project, the Darien Historical Society is bringing its historical treasures to your home with new a new Virtual Tour series "Our Favorite Things," and we're asking for your stories, too.