Hands-on history, dress-up, summer camps
The Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield offers hands-on family programs, workshops, and summer camps that bring local history to life through gallery exploration, art-making, and interactive exhibits across three historic buildings on the Museum Commons.
Indoor & outdoor · Rainy-day pick · Programs for families and young children; summer camps ages 7-12
The Victorian Cottage is designed for younger children with hands-on activities like dress-up, building, and gardening.
Summer camps run for ages 7-12 with weekly themes tied to the museum's collections; each week focuses on different topics like archaeology or arts.
The Sun Tavern lets kids touch and handle reproduction objects from 200 years ago, including period clothing and tavern items.
Family storytimes happen in partnership with Fairfield Public Library; check the events calendar for upcoming dates.