Moffly Media: Top Artistic Offerings in Fairfield County
by Liz Barron, Moffly Media November 8, 2024 #1 BENDEL MANSION39 Scofieldtown Rd.stamfordmuseum.org Designed in the 1920s by department store magnate Henri Bendel, this enchanting estate served as a private residence for nearly two decades prior to becoming the home for the permanent art collection at the Stamford Museum &…
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Dinosaur Discoveries: Ancient Fossils, New Ideas opens at Stamford Museum & Nature Center
Stamford, Conn. — On Friday, October 4, Stamford Museum & Nature Center opened its fall exhibition, Dinosaur Discoveries: Ancient Fossils, New Ideas. Now on view through January 5, this groundbreaking new exhibition highlights cutting-edge dinosaur research by the world’s top paleontologists and scientists. It offers hands-on educational stations and explores how…
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SM&NC receives donation from America’s First Network Credit Union
Stamford, Conn. — America’s First Network Credit Union presented Stamford Museum & Nature Center with a $2,500 donation in support of the organization’s mission to bring the wonders of art, nature, astronomy, and environmental education to the community and surrounding region. From L – R: Credit Union representatives Nick Moalli,…
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SM&NC Receives New Canaan Community Foundation in Support of Special Needs Programming
Stamford, Conn. — The Stamford Museum & Nature Center received a $2,000 grant from New Canaan Community Foundation to help fund “Animals for All,” a free program series designed exclusively for neurodiverse individuals and their families. Launched in 2022 thanks to grant funding and community support, the SM&NC offers three…
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Under Pressure: Painting with Air Exhibition Opens at the Stamford Museum & Nature Center
Stamford, Conn. — On Thursday, June 13, Stamford Museum & Nature Center opened its summer exhibition, Under Pressure: Painting with Air. Now on view through September 2, the new exhibition showcases 40 diverse works of contemporary airbrush realism, wide-ranging in theme and style. Guests included three of the 11 featured…
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Stamford Museum & Nature Center Announces New Board President Douglas L. York, Ph.D.
Stamford, Conn. —The Stamford Museum & Nature Center has announced the election of Douglas L. York, Ph.D. as its 31st President effective June 6, 2024. Formerly the Board’s Vice-President, Dr. York succeeds Harry Day, who remains on the Board as President Emeritus, championing the Museum’s capital Campaign for Future Generations.…
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Savings Bank of Danbury Awards Community Grant to the SM&NC in Support of Education
Savings Bank of Danbury representatives Kendal Joseph and Bobby Hagan present Stamford Museum & Nature Center’s Director of External Affairs, Karen Meizels, with a plaque and Community Grant in support of the organization’s Aligned-With-The-Schools education program. This vital program serves tens of thousands of students annually in nearly 150 community…
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Stamford Museum & Nature Center Opens Newest Exhibition, Pat Musick: Our Fragile Home
On Thursday, March 7, Stamford Museum & Nature Center opened its newest exhibition, Pat Musick: Our Fragile Home. Guests included artist Pat Musick, members of her family from around the nation, and the creative forces behind the award-winning documentary, “The Artist & The Astronaut” — writer/director, Bill Muench and composer,…
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News 12: Maple Sugar Fest Sundays kicks off at the Stamford Museum and Nature Center
Feb 25, 2024By: Tom Krosnowski and Robyn KarashikSee Original Article on News12 website The Stamford Museum and Nature Center is celebrating one of its sweetest natural exports for the next few weekends. News 12 Connecticut’s Tom Krosnowski stopped by their first Maple Sugar Fest Sunday of the season, which is sponsored annually by…
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Pat Musick: Our Fragile Home Exhibition on view at the Stamford Museum & Nature Center
Stamford, Conn. — The Stamford Museum & Nature Center is pleased to present Pat Musick: Our Fragile Home, which showcases 48 pieces of the artist’s most dynamic and impactful work. Inspired by our planet’s capacity for renewal despite the destructive forces of both humankind and nature, her mixed media sculpture,…
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