My friend and I took the afternoon tour. Our guide was the grandson of the family driver. He heard…read morestories indirectly from his mother. The guide was extremely knowledgeable. He took use through the main level. The museum director took over into the servants quarters. She also was awesome. The house is well preserved and has many original and period furniture pieces. AC works well on a warm day. The church a mile away is also worth seeing.

If you like touring historic mansions, this place is superb! Our docent Midge was extremely…read moreknowledgeable and an excellent storyteller. She demonstrated a passion for the history of the mansion, the time period, and the complicated inter-relations between the involved individuals which was truly inspired and fascinating. She answered all our tour group's questions with great skill and delight. We reserved our spots online for the 90-minute noon tour today, featuring the first and second floors, the main entertainment rooms, bedrooms, and servants' quarters. On-site parking for free. The mansion has been closed for two years to renovate the electrical/HVAC system and recently reopened for public tours. They'll be opening the basement floor to show the bowling alley and vault sometime next year. If you're in the area on Dec 14, they'll be open for a festive Christmas event.

Any art enthusiast, artist or anyone who can appreciate art will find this museum worth a visit…read more Whether to enjoy an exhibition or a special event, it will not disappoint. The art is nicely curated and changes often. MoCA/CT is located right off the Merritt Parkway on the Norwalk/Westport line and has adequate on site parking. The staff is always friendly and helpful. There is a small merc shop that has some neat things that would make nice gifts too.

This is a wonderfully curated small museum tucked away in a suburban neighborhood. If you…read moreappreciate contemporary art, it's definitely worth your time. If you're new to contemporary art, check it out and you might find a new appreciation of a powerful subset of the art world.

This is a truly unique example of mid-century architecture. The Glass House and its companion…read morebuilding, Brick House are set on a beautifully planned estate. Both buildings are surprising in their use of space, light and minimalist design. Parking is off site in downtown New Canaan and a quick shuttle took our small tour group to the site. On the 1-hour tour, our group enjoyed time to explore the two houses and the immediate surrounding area. The guide provided background information on Philip Johnson, his life, the property and basic principles of mid-century aesthetics. I think it would be cool to return to take a longer tour to explore the other structures on the grounds. I visited in the fall, but I imagine the grounds are beautiful in any season.

Came here with family on a 2 hour weekday tour…read more Our tour guide Sara(h?) was very informative, clear and engaging. She made the experience great. She also made sure guests who needed to take breaks and sit were accommodated. The compound itself is incredible. The buildings, vision, art collections - all very interesting. Even if you're not super into art, I bet you would enjoy the diversity of things to see here. Highly recommend!

The ultimate printmaking center! Art gallery, residency house, and studio space this place has it…read moreall. Extremely well run facility was very helpful staff and interns. The classes and workshops are the best!

We had such an amazing time at the Bruce! I brought a group of Tiger Scouts, (1st graders) and the…read moreexperience was incredible from start to finish. The geology exhibit had a little something for everyone -- from beautiful rock and mineral displays to fascinating geodes. The presentation of the information was great, and I think the kids really retained it . The artwork , animal connections really brought science to life. The staff was absolutely wonderful and showed so much patience and enthusiasm with our young scouts (which is no small feat with a group of energetic Tiger Scouts!). Thank you for creating such a welcoming and engaging space for kids to explore and learn. We'll definitely be back!

Passing through Greenwich, we wanted to do something but it was too cold for anything outside, we…read moresaw this on the map and decided to stop in. We went on a Saturday at 3 & it was pretty busy, there was a small event for kids so there was a few areas set up for activities. This museum is so beautiful, the grounds and maintained well and there's even installations outside. Inside there was a nice shop & cafe on the lower floor, with most the the museum on the third floor. It took us about an hour to see all the exhibits! Also the staff was so nice & informative, shoutout to Larry!!!

I was looking for something to do outside of downtown Stamford, and discovered this gem of a place…read more The museum is a beautifully restored mansion that houses their permanent Andy Warhol collection and a larger area for temporary exhibitions. I went specifically for the African American print art exhibit which included works from the 1940s thru today. There was also a section with a video of one of the artists, showing his techniques. In addition to the museum, there is a small sculpture garden path and a larger area of nature trails for hiking. The atmosphere is very calm and relaxing. It is a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of cities, and I plan to return to go on the nature trail. Tickets can be purchased at the entrance gate, but it is easier to do in advance on their website. They are general tickets, not timed or for a specific date. There is ample parking onsite at the beginning of the sculpture path.

We went here for the Friday nights Dark Side of the Moon Pink Flyod laser light show. Entrance to…read morethe show includes access to the observatory at 8pm. We and others had some difficulties finding the exact address for the show which turned out to be at 115 Scoffield Rd, just a bit up the street. There was plenty of parking available even with a full house The show was great, the $15 fee quite resonable, and the staff was friendly and helpful. We purchased tickets in advance on line. I look foward to going again and investigating all the other opportunities here.

"If a man could be two places at one time I'd be with you…read moreTomorrow and today Beside you all the way" (Bread) The Fairfield Art Museum has a split personality! That's because their wonderful painting and sculpture exhibits can be found in two separate and distinct buildings. The two locations are known as the Bellarmine Hall Galleries and the Walsh Gallery. You can walk from one to the other by following Bellarmine Road, it was a fairly easy walk. The Bellarmine Galleries are on the lower level of Fairfield University's main building. The space had previously been used for basement storage and underwent a multi-million-dollar renovation that opened the museum in 2010. They have some permanent exhibits dating from antiquity through the centuries, and many of them are religious themed. The paintings and artifacts are beautiful. The rotating exhibit displayed photographs. 'Famous & Family: Through the Lens of Trude Fleischmann'. She was a groundbreaking photographer that lived from 1895-1990. She loved taking portrait photos and I saw portraits of Albert Einstein, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Leopold Stokowski among the 100 photos on display. The second museum space is known as the Walsh Gallery, and you'll find it inside the Quick Art Center. It's used to showcase special exhibitions and today's exhibition featured selections from Ireland's Great Hunger Museum. The exhibit looks at the impact of the Irish Famine of 1845-1852 through artwork produced by Irish and Irish American artists. Some of the paintings and sculptures were truly haunting, especially "Famine Ship", a sculpture crafted in 2000 by John Behan. His sculpture looks like an ordinary three masted ship, but if you look closely at the masts and the riggings you'll unveil dozens of intertwined bodies representing those that perished along the journey from Ireland to America. There was a guard and a very helpful docent in Bellarmine, and a guard with no docent at Walsh. Both halves of the museum are free and the walk along the campus from one to the other was very scenic and enjoyable. In fact, the art on Fairfield's campus isn't restricted to the museum. We saw plenty of public art sculptures all over the university grounds.

This museum is split between two buildings on the Fairfield University campus. I suppose they're…read morewithin walking distance of one another, but it would be a longer, uphill walk and both have parking nearby. The Bellarmine Hall Gallery is on the basement of a beautiful stone building sitting on top of the hilly campus. There is handicapped parking off O'Neil Way, and parking directly in front of the building (four spots). The hall has a lot of beautiful religious art from the 1500s, 1600s.. They are associated with the Met, and have other small examples of art from other cultures, some dating back to BCE. There is also a rotating exhibit, which at this time, the rotating exhibit is Japanese lacquer boxes. The Walsh Gallery is located in the Quick Art Center, and seems to be rotating exhibits. At this time, they have pieces from six Cuban artists. Both Galleries have extremely beautiful pieces and detailed descriptions explaining what you're looking at. Admission is free. Since both Galleries are on campus, check before going to make sure nothing has changed due to school breaks.

Incredible. We spent the entire day here. Pro tip, bring a change of clothes, there is a really fun…read morewater area

The museum is perfect for the younger child under 6. The…read morepuppet show with the OUT OF BOX Performers was great! The puppeteers even roamed with puppets through the exhibits! The volunteers were all phenomenal! ! The staff was a mix of adults that were neurotypical and adults with special abilities! The volunteer staff you could tell enjoyed the visitors and helped wherever they could! I was pleased by 2 security staff circulating the floor throughout the day I am however disappointed that the Healthyville cafe is vending machines that today decided to glitch and not provide the food after paying for a sandwich. The staff called the vendor but I was never refunded the cost. The museum should also reconsider the amount of leaves that they have put on the floor- it is very slippery for new child walkers and older adults. Let alone a pain for the cleaning crew.... All the indoor same floor exhibit areas were spectacular and so Clean and the outside grounds magnificent.

"They took all the trees put 'em in a tree museum And they…read morecharged the people a dollar an' a half just to see 'em" (Joni Mitchell) The Fairfield Museum is undergoing renovations and we could just see two exhibits. The admission fee was accordingly waived for us. One exhibit was on quilts. The exhibits were drawn from their extensive textile collection. These colorful scenes of early New England life were gorgeous. If you ever wanted to know how quilts are pieced and stitched together or if you're just a quilt lover, you will enjoy this exhibit. The second exhibit was a biggie -it drew a TV crew (Cable Connecticut 12) into the room to film a segment. Guess who made a 2 second guest appearance in their piece? Ever seen those childrens books abiut "Busytown" by Richard Scarry? He was a Fairfield native and quite a few of Fairfield's businesses and landmarks ended up in those books. The exhibit is an immersive experience that allows you to select one of his animal cartoon figures and walk through the colorful streets of Busytown. You can teach your kids how communities work, what jobs people have, learn about transportation and all kinds of interactive exhibits- think opening doors and reading things inside the door. This has got to be a blast for kids or a nostalgic visit for anyone who grew up on Scarry's books.

Great local history museum! The front desk had great resources and the exhibits were wonderful.read more

We got a Groupon for this place, which makes the price a lot more reasonable. They don't open until…read more1 pm on the weekends, and on Saturdays they don't even give guided tours. Instead, they give an "augmented reality" audio tour which is kind of hit or miss. The house was preserved for the historical significance of the Townsend family, one of which was a spy for George Washington. I didn't feel there was a ton of information on the family though. Pointing their phone at the different objects in a room turned on audio about them, but only a couple of rooms in the actual house were interactive. The rest didn't have signs, and one loan employee was around to answer questions at the end. The exhibit in the visitor center was nice though. I just don't think the AR experience was really up to replacing a person, both in amount of information and the uncanny valley, unnerving portraits. There is street parking and a nearby lot that are free on weekends. The gift shop is minimal. It was an okay spot to visit, but I would recommend coming on Sunday or whenever they offer actual tours to get a more thorough understanding of the house and the history of the people who lived here.

We went here on a winter weekend, and were fortunate to have the builsings to ourselves. The…read morehelpful staff took out modest admission fee and explained that they don't do tours on Saturdays but they do have tour devices using augmented reality. That means that when you walk through the buildings, you scan the cell phone device on important paintings and artifacts and they talk to you with further information about who or what they are. The small building that contains the entrance is packed with paintings, dioramas, documents and artifacts. Next you walk to the main house, built in the 1730's, and housing the Townsend family. At the time of the Revolutionary War, Samuel had to make room for a British colonel. In spite of the fact that he sympathised with the patriots, he maintained good relations with his "Guest." At the time of the war, the house had eight rooms. One of his sons was one of the leaders of the Culpepper Spy Ring, Placing the home on the National Registry of Historic Places. Each room was elegantly decorated, with the exception of the space for the enslaved housekeeper. In spite of the fact that we didn't get a formal tour, the staff member tagged along with us and kept up a spirited conversation - even giving us a bonus look at the Victorian wing which doubled the size of the structure. The house is said to be haunted, of course. Very highly recommended. The full set of photos can be found at https://www.flickr.com/photos/terryballard/albums/72177720323110655