Events & Exhibitions
Find out what’s on at the Museum, from current and upcoming exhibitions, to guided tours, workshops, children’s activities and events.









(postponed to Feb. 9th)

Past Events

MoD Quilts
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...

Manners Make the Difference! Back by Popular Demand
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...

History Close to Home
Book Club & Author Event
April Book Club: DARIEN, 1820 - NEW TOWN, NEW TIMES BY MoD'S HISTORIAN KEN REISS Darien Library and Museum of Darien invite you to delve into the town’s past and...

Where’s the Whaleboat?
Photo: From left: Carl and Karen Boccadoro, living history actors and members of the CT Fifth Regiment, Carol Wilder-Tamme, guild speaker at the CT Society of Mayflower...

Darien 1820 — New Town, New Times
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...

Bringing History Home
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...