Events

Lecture and Trunk Show “Quilts and Quilt Makers of Connecticut” By Sue Reich, Quilt Historian and Author

‘Bits and Pieces’, an exhibit of 18th, 19th and 20th century quilts from the collection at the Museum of Darien opens on October 14th. A wine and cheese reception open to the public takes place at 7pm.

Join us for a week of exploration, creativity and fun! Darien’s history will come alive for campers in a relaxing environment, while they create several engaging projects after exploring our museum and exhibitions.

Toast to the summer with Darien Library. Join us for music, mingling, and refreshments. Kick off your weekend with Cocktails in the Courtyard! Swing by and unwind after your workweek. Bring a friend and meet new people. As you mingle, enjoy music by Rob Silvan.

The Silhouette Lady returns to Museum of Darien at Open House event, Sunday, May 1st. Appointments are required and available from 10am-4pm to have children’s silhouettes created by The Silhouette Lady.

Lecture by Amy Kurtz Lansing, Curator Florence Griswold Museum, Old Lyme, CT Kurtz Lansing will offer an overview of the artist colonies along the Connecticut coast.

Most people are familiar with Central Park's celebrated design by Frederick Laaw Olmsted and his co-designer Calvert Vaux, but few know the history of that landscape before Olmsted got his position in 1857 as superintendent.

Learn about forensic archaeology with a former state archaeologist! Discover how evidence is located at crime scenes with archaeological methods to solve legal cases.

Tour the Merritt Parkaway as a trail to visit the region's public libraries, among our greatest and most distinguished architectural treasures.

As the Impressionist movement took hold in the United States, artists flocked to Connecticut for inspiration. Join us as we celebrate the opening of a major exhibition featuring dozens of works by American Impressionists who called Connecticut home.