Welcome!
The Danbury Museum is located at 43 Main Street in Danbury, Connecticut.
Our campus has 4 historic buildings, an exhibit hall with a research library/archive, and we represent more than 300 years of history.
We offer guided tours of the 4 historic buildings on our campus and of the Charles Ives Birthplace. Tours are booked via Eventbrite. Advance registration is appreciated, as tours are kept intentionally small. Walk-ins are welcome and will be accommodated as long as there is space available. Additionally, we facilitate onsite staff-assisted research appointments Wednesday through Saturday, and those appointments must be booked in advance as well.
Please note that the main level of the John & Mary Rider House is wheelchair accessible. The Marian Anderson Studio is also wheelchair accessible as are the research library/archive and exhibit space in Huntington Hall.
None of our historic buildings are air conditioned, so In the summer, temperatures can become quite warm. We advise visitors who are heat sensitive to bring a bottle or water or hydration or to wait until weather is cooler.
The Danbury Museum is a proud participant in the Blue Star Museum initiative.
There are hundreds of participating museums across the country that offer FREE admission to active duty military and their families from Armed Forces Day (May 17, 2025) through Labor Day.
What would you like to do?
Tour Our Historic Buildings
Tour the Charles Ives Birthplace
Tour the Charles Ives Birthplace
Guided tours of the 4 historic buildings on our campus are offered Wednesday through Saturday at 12 noon and booked via Eventbrite.
Our historic buildings are NOT air conditioned, so if you are heat sensitive, please plan to bring a bottle of water, or wait until the weather is cooler.
Tour the Charles Ives Birthplace
Tour the Charles Ives Birthplace
Tour the Charles Ives Birthplace
Guided tours of the Charles Ives Birthplace are offered Wednesday through Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and booked via Eventbrite. The main level of the Charles Ives Birthplace is wheelchair accessible.
The Ives Birthplace Museum is not air conditioned, so if you are heat sensitive, please plan to bring a water bottle for hydration or plan to visit on a cooler day.
Conduct Onsite Research
Conduct Onsite Research
Conduct Onsite Research
We offer staff-assisted onsite research Wednesday through Saturday. All research appointments are booked in advance via Eventbrite. For a list of policies and research materials, click below. Huntington Hall and the research area are wheelchair accessible.
Danbury Museum Gardens
Conduct Onsite Research
Conduct Onsite Research
Open year round, the gardens at the Danbury Museum are beautiful in every season. The Danbury Garden Club Civic Committee plans, plants, and cares for the museum gardens--a true oasis amidst the bustle of Main Street.
Summer 2025 Orb Hunt!
IYKYK! It's everyone's favorite time of year around Western Connecticut--orb hunting season! Thanks to our friends at the Merwinsville Hotel Restoration group and the New Milford Commission on the Arts, the Danbury Museum (and 24 other local organizations) will be hiding beautiful glassblown orbs around our respective campuses.
The Gass Orb hunt was kicked off in 2021 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the restoration project. There are 100 artisan created glass orbs that are hidden at historic sites and non-profits in the Litchfield and Fair County area. The rules are simple: if you find an orb, you get to keep it! Just be sure to register it online at Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, and only one orb per family, per year, please.
While You're in Danbury...
Tarrywile Park & Mansion
Located in Danbury, Connecticut, Tarrywile Park is one of Fairfield County’s hidden gems consisting of 722 acres of pristine open space as well as a classic Victorian mansion available to host public and private events ranging from business meetings to weddings.
Tarrywile Park is located at 70 Southern Boulevard.
Danbury Music Centre
Enriching lives through music, and performing arts by providing a nurturing, inclusive, and creative environment for a diverse community.
Follow and find Danbury Music Centre concerts and programs!
The Danbury Music Centre is located at 256 Main Street.
Still River Editions Gallery
Still River Editions is not only our trusted partner in archival photo reproduction, they have a great little gallery, too, with up and coming and area artists.
You can find Still River Editions at 128 East Liberty Street, Suite 3.
Danbury Railway Museum
The Danbury Railway Museum is located in the heart of Danbury, Connecticut, at 120 White Street. Our fully restored train station, built in 1903, houses a collection of historically significant artifacts and a research library covering railroading’s rich heritage in New England and the northeast United States. The Museum and rail yard are open year-round. Family-friendly rides are offered every weekend between April and October (and in December), and special event trains are operated for Easter, Autumn, and Christmas.
Danbury Library
Since its incorporation in 1869, the Danbury Library has served our community with books, newspapers, periodicals and so much more.
Check out the full calendar of programs and events at the Danbury Library! The Danbury Library is located at 170 Main Street.
Richter Association for the Arts
The Association's mission, as explained by Irving Mahl, first president of Richter Arts, is to promote cultural affairs "in the broadest possible definition to include the visual arts, music, drama, handicrafts, dance, poetry, creative writing and all other activities that enrich the lives of civilized people."
The Stanley Richter House is located on the Richter Park Golf Course at 100 Aunt Hack Road in Danbury.
Palace Theatre
For nearly a century, the Palace Theatre has been Danbury's favorite venue for plays, shows, concerts, films, and more!
Check out their full schedule of upcoming events by clicking below.
The Palace Theatre is located at 165 Main Street in Danbury.