Find out what’s going on at the Museum. Join us if you can!
Jazz Singer, Christi Bye performs, “America the Beautiful” Cabaret Style
Vocalist Christi John Bye, a native of Kansas City, MO, grew up performing classical, country, pop, musical theater, and jazz, providing her with a diverse foundation of musical styles for her performances today....
“War Comes to Middlesex”
The Museum of Darien presents "War Comes to Middlesex" an exhibition that takes a fresh look at the impact of the revolutionary war in our community.
RECENT PAST EVENTS
CT Open House
Free event for all ages Bring a friend and witness all we have to offer those who enjoy history. You’ll take a step back in time as you tour our current costume exhibit, Darien Dresses Up! and walk through our 1736 Colonial Salt Box house with our educators and curators. Watch a Weaver demonstrate how to spin wool into yarn on our newly refurbished Great Wheel and make sure to save time to enjoy our garden inspired craft project designed for all ages.
Memorial Day Parade
Meet at MoD at 9:30 am – Take off is at 10am Festive Dress Encouraged Come wave a flag with us! Join MoD Board Members and staff for a ride in an antique car or sail down the Post Road in our Middlesex Whaleboat as we commemorate this special day.
MoD Presents: The History of Great Island Lecture
Museum of Darien, Darien Library and the Great Island Advisory Committee welcome award-winning architect George Knight, who will speak about the history of Darien’s Great Island.
Victorian Darien: A Historic Homes Happy Hour Tour
Saturday, May 3, 2025 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM SOLD OUT New Tour just added: 3:30 – 4:30
Scavenger Hunt for Adults
Darien Library and Museum of Darien are thrilled to invite you to a Scavenger Hunt Experience, produced by the acclaimed firm, Watson Adventures, designed just for you!
Spring Member Breakfast with our Costume Curator
Cynthia Stamm will introduce you to our Historic Dress Collection and current exhibit, Darien Dresses Up!, 100 Years of Style. Delicious Bites by Flour Water Salt Bakery
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
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.
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.