Great experience. I enjoyed the museum staff doing live, in-person educational demonstrations…read morethroughout the museum. Learning about Egyptian hieroglyphics--especially the signature pendants--was a highlight. The beautiful earth minerals were also fascinating to see among everything else. I'd definitely recommend a visit.

Interesting place to visit, they have a nice mineral collection and Animal collection…read more Admission is free and I literally parked in front of the front door.

Dante, the docent at the house, he is awesome! He has the type of personality people need when…read moretouring historic homes. The items displayed are interesting. The second and third floor are interesting.

My wife and I visited the Henry Whitfield State Museum on 10/3/2024, and it was a wonderful…read moreexperience. The museum is housed in a charming 17th-century building, which adds an authentic touch to the historical exhibits. The three floors are packed with interesting artifacts and furniture from the time, and the staff were incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, providing plenty of background information that enhanced our experience. It wasn't busy at all, making it even more enjoyable. We left feeling like we'd stepped back in time--definitely worth a visit!

The Katherine Hepburn museum is definitely worth seeing. It is small, but packed with information…read moreand memorabilia. I would suggest the docent tour. It takes about an hour to really enjoy and read all the information!

We did not see a show. We were there for the small museum. A $10 donation is suggested. It's not a…read morebig exhibit but it's interesting for any fan of the great Kate. The town is very proud of their native star. You can self guide or have a docent tour. They have a small gift shop. I recommend stopping by if you're in the area.

Always learning something new at the MPMRC! Came in for "The Art of Storytelling" which was a great…read moreexperience with one of the amazing educators as she told two stories at the gathering place. Once finished had plenty of time to view the exhibits, watch the educational movies and explore the museum in its entirety. If you are ever in the area, ensure to stop in for a visit!

I had a great experience at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center. The museum does an…read moreexcellent job presenting the history and culture of the Pequot people through detailed exhibits, artifacts, couple of films, and interactive displays. I especially enjoyed learning about the region's Native American history and how thoughtfully the exhibits were organized. I will say that I did find myself walking through some parts more than once - it could just be me not being able to find my way around easily, but I didn't find it easy or intuitive to navigate. The Pequot village was definitely my favorite part. Walking through the recreated village felt immersive and realistic, and it really brought the history to life in a meaningful way - especially listening to the audio guide. The attention to detail made it easy to imagine what daily life may have been like centuries ago. Overall, it was an educational and memorable visit -- 4 out of 5 stars!

1. It's free 2. It's not as big as the one in Dia beacon,…read morebut it is so nice that they have this house for you to stop by and enjoy the art! There is no reason to complain when you can just walk right in. 3. Staff was friendly and attentive. 4. There are parking for you and a lot of the restaurants on main st. 5. Highly recommended.

The Dan Flavin Art Institute is a cozy little museum located just off the main drag in…read moreBridgehampton. It's the type of building that makes you want to give it a big hug, if only your arms were long enough Built over a hundred years ago as the village firehouse, it also did duty as a church before finally settling in as home to the Flavin Art Institute. How cute is it? Look at the address: Corwith Avenue off of Main Street. The official address is nothing but an intersection. That is seriously small town. The museum houses nine of Flavin's flourescent lighting sculptures. That's right, I did say "flourescent lighting sculptures." It's an amazing medium that Flavin playfully embraced for much of his career. By manipulating the colors and intensity of the lights, Flavin is able to extend each sculpture beyond it's direct physical presence, such that every nook and corner of the museum acquires its own mood. Because the museum is dedicated to Flavin, the works can be installed in a way that they are seen to best effect. If you know Flavin from other museums, come here to see his art taken to the next level of intensity. The museum also has a gallery that houses temporary exhibitions. When I was there, the exhibition was "Dan Flavin and the Hudson River School" and it included his drawings and paintings of the Hudson River, as well as works by artists who had influenced him during this phase of his career. It was fascinating to see, so different from the light sculptures that made him famous. If you come, plan some other activities. The museum is small and even if you linger, you'll likely be done within an hour. If nothing else, take the time to explore the small shops of downtown Bridgehampton. Bottom line: for art lovers who are in the area, the Flavin Institute should not be missed. For people already admire Flavin, it is a must-see, even if you do have to travel for a day.

The Florence Griswold Museum is more than just a beautiful museum. To show even more support this…read moreyear, I decided to buy a family membership. For years my family has been visiting the museum in the fall for the Wee Faerie Village, an extraordinary outdoor display of faerie villages that are created by local businesses and individuals. There isn't enough room for me to gush about this event. The beauty, creativity, and the scavenger hunt keep us coming back. The museum offers a glimpse into history, beautiful art, extraordinary gardens, breathtaking views of the river. and more.

We ventured to Old Lyme, Connecticut on Sunday for the final day of Mystical Murmurs: An Enchanted…read moreEnvironment by Adrien Broom. The exhibit features a fairy ring of gigantic mushrooms. The artist was born and raised in Old Lyme. The installation is meant to encourages us ponder the magical mysteries of the forest. We also really enjoyed the Amanita sculptures outside the main building housing the museum's permanent collection. We were able to photograph these just before one of the museum staff sold them off to a local mushroom enthusiast (since Sunday was the last day of the mushroom exhibit). While we came specifically for the mushroom installation, we also really enjoyed our visit to the other galleries. The museum showcases the work of the artists of the Old Lyme Artist Colony, a nexus of American Impressionism and has some beautiful impressionist landscape painting, including many by female artists of the 19th and early 20th century. The grounds here are also beautiful with gorgeous views of the Lieutenant River. There was also an exhibit of small fairy houses when we visited. Beautiful spot with nice staff and docents. Would definitely return here!

Coming down to the wire with the closings. Most booths are showing 50% off, there are a couple…read moreholdouts with less but the entire two floors are becoming sparse. Too bad, just wonder where all the folks will be moving too.

Pricey antiques/products but a cool place to go walk around and check out. Theres two floors with…read moretons a stuff to look at you could easily spend over an hour there. If i was rich id buy the giant animal displays for every room in my house just because i could, they're.....unique.