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  • Star Party! Space Rocks! Is the Sky Falling?

    Friday, June 19, 2026 In 1807 a large meteorite fell in Weston, CT, interesting, among others, former U.S. President Thomas Jefferson.  In this talk we'll discuss the history of meteorite falls and how ancient and modern peoples thought of rocks coming down from the sky.  What's in a meteorite?  Where do they come from?  This […]

  • Tiny Trekking with Kelly Orr

    Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Join Kelly Orr to experience the outside world at a child’s pace! You and your child will explore each new bud and flower, climb each rock and log, and probably get a little dirty in the process!  This program is geared towards children ages newborn-5 years old and will encourage them […]

  • Moonlight Paddle with Kelly Orr

    Saturday, June 27, 2026 What better way to end a day than by launching your boat on the Bantam River and communing with Nature, like-minded friends, and the setting sun! Join Kelly Orr for a trip up or down the river. Water level will dictate in what direction we go! Be on the lookout for […]

  • Independence Day

    Friday, July 3, 2026 Offices closed MUSEUM OPEN 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

  • Tiny Trekking with Kelly Orr: Pine Island

    Friday, July 3, 2026 Join Kelly Orr to experience the outside world at a child’s pace! You and your child will explore each new bud and flower, climb each rock and log, and probably get a little dirty in the process!  This program is geared towards children ages newborn-5 years old and will encourage them […]

  • Independence Day

    Saturday, July 4, 2026 OFFICES AND MUSEUM CLOSED

  • Children’s Free Week in the Museum

    July 6 - 12, 2026 In Honor of Louise W. Willson. Free admission to children ages twelve and under when accompanied by an adult.