On April 10, 1954, the Museum opened its doors to the public as the first museum in America totally devoted to horology. On display in the historic 1801 Miles Lewis House were approximately 300 clocks and a library that consisted of about 50 books. The collection expanded quickly due to an influx of donations and the Lewis house, office, and... Learn More >

The objects and artifacts within tell the story of life in this lovely Groton neighborhood from just after the Revolutionary, through the Victorian Era, the age of industrialization, mass immigration, the Great Depression, and the years of both World Wars. The museum is located on three acres of terraced grounds overlooking the river with... Learn More >

With more than a dozen changing exhibitions of art and science each year as well as permanent exhibition galleries geared for the entire family to enjoy, the Bruce Museum lives up to its name as the jewel of Greenwich, Connecticut. There is always something new to see at the Bruce Museum, which is conveniently located in a park setting near the... Learn More >

Bush-Holley House is the centerpiece of the Greenwich Historical Society's site on Cos Cob Harbor in Greenwich, CT. A unique presentation affords visitors the opportunity to experience two distinct time periods in the life of the house -- the New Nation (1790-1825), when the house was owned by a wealthy, local merchant and its later life as a... Learn More >

We are one of the hidden gems in eastern Connecticut. We are open every weekend from may to the end of October from 10AM to 4PM. We offer historical tours, train rides, pump car rides, turn our 'Armstrong' turntable. Enjoy opening day (first weekend in may) when we open with Metal Fest. Local blacksmiths visit and demonstrate their skills, enjoy... Learn More >

A private, nonprofit, educational organization established in 1825, the Connecticut Historical Society is the state’s official historical society and one of the oldest in the nation. Located at One Elizabeth Street in Hartford, the CHS houses a museum, library, and the Edgar F. Waterman Research Center that are open to the public and funded by... Learn More >

Discover the exciting history and spectacular environment of New England’s Great River at the Connecticut River Museum, located in beautiful Essex, CT. Bring your family and explore the exhibits! Climb aboard a replica of the Turtle submarine and find out what it was like to be a submarine pilot during the American Revolution. Walk all 410... Learn More >

We have two large buildings in Northwest Park. Our refurbished tobacco shed (a barn modified for tobacco drying) houses large antique farm equipment. In the archive you will find a library, and an art gallery. The Connecticut Valley Tobacco Historical Society was formed in 1987 to help preserve historical evidence of the cigar tobacco... Learn More >

A National Historic Landmark, Connecticut’s Old State House was once a capitol building where citizens and all three branches of government debated matters of national importance for over 80 years. Now serving as one of the Constitution State’s most historically significant museums, the tradition of civil discourse is carried on through... Learn More >

The Danbury Museum & Historical Society was formed to acquire, preserve, exhibit and interpret New England's past; focusing particularly on the heritage of Danbury. Situated in downtown Danbury, the museum preserves the John and Mary Rider House (c.1785), the Dodd Hat Shop (c. 1790), the Marian Anderson Studio and the Charles Ives Birthplace. ... Learn More >