Save the date for Connecticut Open House Day - a popular one-day event in which destinations across Connecticut offer free or discounted admission or special offers to Connecticut residents. Organized by the Connecticut Office of Tourism, Connecticut Open House Day is designed to showcase Connecticut’s diverse mix of history, art, culture and tourism, and encourage residents to discover or rediscover the wealth of treasures in their own backyard.
Greater Danbury Area Participating organizations:
DANBURY
- Danbury Museum & Historical Society
Free admission from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., which includes tours and a special exhibition. - Gallery at Still River Editions
Open from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m., featuring the exhibition of photographs by Robert Jacobsen and photoencaustics by Marcy Juran. Enjoy art, conversation and light refreshments.
KENT
- Connecticut Antique Machinery Association Museum
Open from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., with free admission to their annual Gem & Mineral Show. - Kent Art Association & Gallery
The gallery will be open from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m., with a free program on the Mona Lisa set for 2 p.m., along with the viewing of the latest exhibition of the Elected Artists and solo Artist show.
LITCHFIELD
- White Memorial Conservation Center Museum
Free admission to the Nature Museum from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m
NEW MILFORD
- Gallery 25 & Creative Arts Studio
Open from noon until 8 p.m. The New England Waterscolor Society and other will be painting plein air for a visual arts event. The public is invited to join in, bringing your own equipment.
NEWTOWN
- EverWonder Children’s Museum
Museum open from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m., with admission from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m.
RIDGEFIELD
- Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center ; See article!
- Suzanne Benton Studio & Art Showcase
Open artist studio from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m., with exhibiting Suzanne Benton Art Periodic piano concertizing throughout the event, periodic artist’s talk, refreshments, and free card with illustrated artwork.
SHERMAN
- Old Store Gift Shop & Museum
The Northrop House will be opened from noon until 3 p.m., with the exhibit, “Tea for Two,” displaying tea sets from around the world. Old Store will be open from noon until 4 p.m., both locations serving light refreshments.
The full list of participants and special offers is available at: www.ctvisit.com/connecticut-open-house-day-june-8-2019. Follow @CTvisit on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter for regular updates.
