Colonial history, hands-on crafts
The Museum of Darien in Darien welcomes families to explore the town's history from its colonial beginnings to today through exhibits like historic costumes dating back to the 1700s, quilts considered among New England's finest, and a preserved 1736 saltbox homestead with guided tours.
Indoor · Rainy-day pick · Quiet-friendly · All ages welcome; ages 0-4 music program available
Drop-in workshops like tricorn-hat making and colonial crafts run alongside museum tours on select event days.
The Bates-Scofield Homestead tour includes hands-on activities and is designed to show how children lived 250 years ago.
Museum is closed in August and only open Tues-Thurs 11am-4pm, so plan accordingly.