THE GREAT WAR: DANBURY ANSWERS THE CALL
Open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Free admission though donations are gratefully accepted.
Discover Danbury's Role at Home and Abroad During World War I.
Sponsorship provided by 1 Kennedy Flats and Leahy's Fuels.
EXPANDED TOUR SCHEDULE FOR THE SUMMER!
During the summer season, the museum will offer tours of our historic buildings Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Labor Day.
Be sure to visit the John & Mary Rider House (c.1785), The John Dodd Hat Shop (c.1790), The Marian Anderson Studio and The Little Red Schoolhouse while you're here!
Pour Me Partners With Us!
Pour Me Coffee & Wine Café in Danbury's Historic Downtown District!
As an urban enthusiast and entrepreneur, owner Andrea Gartner has put together an amazing group of team members ready to serve you, morning, noon and night at her new fast-fine eatery concept, Pour Me Coffee & Wine Café located at 274 Main Street in Danbury’s resurgent downtown. At Pour Me, they’re committed to serving best-ingredient food & drink to fuel & fortify people to do their good in the world!
"I hope to see you soon at Pour Me where we’re working hard to bring the whole universe to Downtown Danbury!" - Andrea Gartner
Hours of Operation
Open 7 days a week!
Monday to Wednesday: 6am to 10pm
Thursdat & Friday: 6am to 11 pm
Saturday: 8am to 11 pm
Sunday: 8 am to 9 pm
Enjoy grab and go/quick-serve for breakfast and lunch; then it’s bistro dining after 5PM. An outdoor patio is coming soon!
Stop by for Pour Me's Grand Opening celebrations on June 16, 2017.
You'll love the 'Danbury Crowns Them All' wall...created with a historic photo from The Danbury Museum archives!
A Special Offer for Museum Visitors
Drop by The Danbury Museum to see our World War I exhibit, The Great War: Danbury Answers the Call, open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., up a special offer postcard and bring it to Pour Me for a breakfast item (burrito, smoothie, pastry, muffin or small bowl) "on the house."
Happy Birthday Danbury Museum!
First Paid Admission to Huntington Hall 1963
Celebrating 75 Years!
"This homestead can ever be a reminder of the quality of our fathers lives. This building, was built to remind us that 'what is excellent is permanent.' This building was built, not for the opportune moment but for the years. You can see, this homestead was built for generation after generation." - Aaron C. Coburn, headmaster of The Wooster School.
Please consider making a donation today in honor of our 75th anniversary -- Happy Birthday Danbury Museum! Your gift will help to establish an endowment fund so that The Danbury Museum may continue its mission for generations to come.
Thank you, as always, for your continued and generous support.
We're a Blue Star Museum!
Join Us During the Summer of 2017
Blue Star Museums is a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and museums across America. Each summer since 2010, Blue Star Museums have offered free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve, from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Click here for a list of Blue Star Museums nationwide!
Where History Hangs Its Hat
Tours
Join us for a guided tour of the historic buildings located on our Main Street Campus. Tours are currently offered on Saturdays only.
Research & Archives
A wealth of materials are housed in the archives at The Danbury Museum & Historical Society.