Guided tours, vintage toys, local history
The Andrews Homestead in Meriden is one of the town's oldest homes, offering guided tours that trace local history from Native American roots through 1940, with hands-on activities like vintage toys and games.
Indoor · Rainy-day pick · Quiet-friendly · All ages welcome; school field trips grades 4 and up
The homestead is open the third Saturday of each month May through November with fixed tours at 11am and 1pm.
The building is not wheelchair accessible, and parking is shared with Benjamin Franklin Elementary School on weekends only.
School groups can book tours year-round with 72 hours notice; field trips take about 2 hours and are designed for grades 4 and up.