Researching in person at the Danbury Museum is free, but must be booked at least 48 hours in advance to give museum staff time to gather the materials for your visit. We are only able to accommodate one researcher per time slot, so please plan accordingly.
To allow us to better serve your research needs, please reach out to Research Specialist Patrick Wells at p.wells@danbury-ct.gov or 203-743-5200 with the specifics of your request prior to your visit.
Please note:
Can't visit us in person? Research conducted by our Research Specialist is $25 per hour (this fee includes 25 photocopies), and the first hour must be paid for in advance—via check by mail, or using the PayPal link below. Each obituary or other research inquiry is treated as a separate request and subject to the $25 charge. If research cannot be completed within the first hour, we will contact you before proceeding further. Please scroll down for a downloadable request form.
Our extensive photo collection offers a rare look at everything from historic buildings and prominent people to precious class photos, early business and industry, clubs, and organizations.
Photo reproduction rights are subject to licensing agreements and usage fees. Download a copy of the fee schedule, reproduction and usage agreement, permission and order forms at the bottom of this page. Volunteers are busy indexing the collection of images from the Shea Photography Studio in Danbury. A searchable database will be ready soon. Perhaps you'll find yourself or a family member in the archives.
Download a list of all resources on microfilm at the bottom of this page. You may use your phone or digital camera to photograph microfilm articles. Printed microfilm pages using our copier are .25¢ each.
A few of the items available to genealogists, historians, students, educators, authors, film & television productions and anyone interested in local history include:
Memorabilia and artifacts of all kinds are part of our archival collections. We look forward to welcoming you to the archives of the Danbury Museum and kindly request advance notice so that we may prepare for your visit!
You'll find a full and ever-growing list of archive subject files at the bottom of this page.
Please click here if you wish to pay for your obituary lookup or other research requests via PayPal. Thank you!
