The sign up front. I can never tell if this place is open. I would revise my review once I get the…read moreopportunity to actually tour it. It would be nice if they had hours of operation and grab and go calendars readily accessible.

The Seymour Historical Society is a gem! The Catherine Matthies house serves as a working museum…read morealong with hosting the Society. The Society puts on 8 to 10 programs throughout the year and invites the community in for them and to view the collections. The speakers that they get for the programs are fantastic! I have attended talks on bees, the Naugatuck River dams, all the wars, on Yale Bowl, on old trails and roadways in the area, and all sorts of other topics. If you haven't had a chance to visit, check their Facebook page or website, www.SeymourHistoricalSociety.org for upcoming event dates.

"They took all the trees put 'em in a tree museum And they…read morecharged the people a dollar an' a half just to see 'em" (Joni Mitchell) The Fairfield Museum is undergoing renovations and we could just see two exhibits. The admission fee was accordingly waived for us. One exhibit was on quilts. The exhibits were drawn from their extensive textile collection. These colorful scenes of early New England life were gorgeous. If you ever wanted to know how quilts are pieced and stitched together or if you're just a quilt lover, you will enjoy this exhibit. The second exhibit was a biggie -it drew a TV crew (Cable Connecticut 12) into the room to film a segment. Guess who made a 2 second guest appearance in their piece? Ever seen those childrens books abiut "Busytown" by Richard Scarry? He was a Fairfield native and quite a few of Fairfield's businesses and landmarks ended up in those books. The exhibit is an immersive experience that allows you to select one of his animal cartoon figures and walk through the colorful streets of Busytown. You can teach your kids how communities work, what jobs people have, learn about transportation and all kinds of interactive exhibits- think opening doors and reading things inside the door. This has got to be a blast for kids or a nostalgic visit for anyone who grew up on Scarry's books.

Great local history museum! The front desk had great resources and the exhibits were wonderful.read more

Located at the train station on the northbound side. Their hours are not great but when you do find…read morethem open, drop on by. The museum is free but they have a donation box. This is a small museum but the walls are filled with photos and posters depicting various historical milestones of the history of the helicopter. They also have some cool helicopter parts as well as helicopter toys. The volunteers are enthusiastic and knowledgeable.

This was a great pit stop for our 5 year old son while we were on our way from NY to MA. I was…read morepleasantly surprised. It is a very small museum but offers a lot and was the perfect stop to stretch our legs and break up a long car ride.

This is literally the first ever haunted house I've ever been to that I was genuinely scared. I…read morewill definitely be coming again

This attraction is absolute trash. By far, the worst haunt I have ever visited in any state I have…read morebeen in for Halloween. First, the production value and design is incredibly sub par. It's like they paid high school students to build this and pepper in random "horror" props from Party City. The website avertises 3 different themes that you will walk through, and you CAN NOT tell them apart since everything looks the same amateurish. Second, the "actors". How can these folks be called actors when they barely did a friggin thing?? The majority of them just stood there or walked past people. Not once did I see anyone jump out and scare anyone. And no one here had any quality makeup on. It's like they all just had crap face painting slapped on them. Thank god my group and I bought the fast passes. We would have been livid to have waited in the long ass line for what we heard was a good two hours for some, and come out disappointed as we did. The folks running this don't care about quality or actually providing an experience. They're simply cashing in on cheap shyte. We bounced over to Legends of Fear after, located about 20 mins from this. And finally had a terrific experience full of scares for everyone in my group. Do yourself a favor, DO NOT waste your time and money on this joke that is Fright Haven.

I have been coming here for 10 years straight and every year it gets better! The attention to…read moredetail and how thoroughly involved all the actors are is truly a stunning sight to see! ALL of the actors are volunteers AND the money goes to local charities! *$10 parking per car cash or Venmo Every year the themes focus on "in" movies. This year's 2024 "Coven of the Rotted" included Terrifier, Silent Hill, Silence of the Lambs, Dolls and a Voodoo room among many others! There is always a "twist" on the best classic movies, but they've had themes like Monsters Inc. and Toy Story in the past. The themes are always changing and EVERY year is different. The trail takes about an hour to walk through but the scares start once you walk through the entryway! Characters will interact with you (but not touch) and the display of animatronics is a great way to start the night! There is a midway "stop" area to take photos, grab a snack and break up the groups of people that tend to get bunched together through the trail. I would recommend 10/10 and will come back every year! Buy your tickets early as they sell out quick for all times!

Always a great time at this place! Best haunted attraction in Connecticut to me. I come here every…read moreyear. I think it's definitely best bang for your buck!

The original 1822 Stratford Point lighthouse wooden structure was replaced in 1880 with 40 ft brick…read morewalled cast iron tower. There are amazing stories of the keepers at this light. It is not normally opened to the public and is on a dead end residential road, but you can get out and take photos. If you are a lighthouse lover like myself, you will find it worth your while. You cannot go on the grounds, however for May & June weekends 2025, you can book a tour to view the lighthouse and the grounds where the current keepers reside. Check out the town of Stratford webpage and register to be included in this rare opportunity. Fee is $10.

The property is absolutely beautiful tucked away in a residential neighborhood. Unfortunately there…read moreis not a-lot of viewing hours for the public. I am definitely looking forward to getting notification when this lighthouse will be available to visit on a regular basis!!!

Thoroughly enjoyed my first visit to the Wilton Historical Society Center on the occasion of their…read moreHoliday model Train & Town exhibits - further enhanced by collections of historical toys, exhibits of a colonial era room and a 1800s kitchen, and exhibits providing background on local Wilton history. All housed in a beautiful historic building and staffed by nice and knowledgable people that take Wiltons history seriously!

If you get the chance to check out the building's interior, it's worth the trip to learn about its…read morehistory that dates back to the 18th Century. During select times on weekends, they have several operating model train layouts of HO and larger scale Lionel trains. They also have a scavenger hunt for kids to find hidden figurines in each of their themed scenes. They also have a Christmas Village in their loft that is well done. Lots of vintage history to see for adults, and the layouts are interactive enough for kids. Pushing several buttons on the sides of the layout tables makes some of the train figurines or items move. There is a modest admission charge for non members. Expect to spend about an hour on site. Highly recommended.

I went because of a Groupon. It had expired, but the docents kindly honored it anyway, and I shall…read morestill argue with Groupon about it. The museum itself isn't that big physically, and is in a bunker attached to a working airport. Small plans, and you can see them land and take-off at the end of the museum. Do not go outside without a docent. The museum may be small, but is FULL of artifacts about WWII, Connecticut airplane production, and other wars as well. Items are well marked with explanations, and there are several full sized plans and helicopters. You can't go into them, but you can see inside. There is a restroom for patrons. There's no AC, but several powerful fans.

I'm not really into aviation history, but I saw this place online and thought I'd check it out!…read moreWhat a cool spot! Here's the scoop on this hidden gem: The CT Air & Space Center is located right next to the Sikorsky Memorial Airport in Stratford (if you go out the back door of the museum building, you'll actually be on the airport property). Free parking is available in the lot in front of the building. Admission is $10 for adults, $7 for veterans, and $5 for children 6-12. The museum is currently only open Saturdays and Sundays 10AM-4PM. The museum itself is fairly small, but there's a lot to see! Inside you'll find vintage aircraft and airplane memorabilia and artifacts related to CT's aviation history. The main display piece is a restored Corsair fighter plane, and they also have a few military helicopters. There are additional planes and a larger helicopter outside, you just need to ask a staff member to accompany you, as it is a working airport. You're even allowed to sit in the cockpit of one of the planes, the 1973 Cessna 150 that says "Conn Motor Club" on the side. The museum is staffed entirely by volunteers who are all very friendly and knowledgeable. I'd recommend asking one of the staff members to show you around, so they can tell you the history behind the different aircrafts. One of the most interesting things I learned was about Gustave Whitehead of Bridgeport, CT, who, according to some evidence, flew an aircraft in 1901 and 1902, which would have predated the Wright Brothers first flight in 1903. While small, the museum is currently working to restore the 1929 Curtiss Flying School Hangar (located right next to the current building), and this would allow for the museum to expand and have more room to display their aircrafts. Overall a very cool and interesting place, stop by and help support them in preserving CT's aviation history!