Westerly Sun: Chef Standridge honored as James Beard Award winner
David Standridge of the Shipwright’s Daughter in Mystic was honored by the Stamford Museum & Nature Center at its annual Benefit Dinner recently. Standridge is a James Beard Award winning chef who is committed to eco-stewardship and sustainability. Proceeds from the event will support the growth, reach, and scope of…
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WTA Visits Stamford Nature Center
Jun 5, 2025 Kindergarten students from WTA recently embarked on an exciting field trip to the Stamford Nature Center, bringing their classroom learning about animals to life in the great outdoors. In preparation for the trip, students spent several weeks reading a mix of fiction and nonfiction books all about…
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Jeremiah Chechik: Explorer begins final month on view
Stamford, CT — With the coming of May, Jeremiah Chechik: Explorer has entered its final month on view at the Stamford Museum & Nature Center. The SM&NC encourages all to visit prior to its May 27th close to experience the show’s contemplative blurring of fact, fiction, objectivity and subjectivity as…
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Stamford Museum & Nature Center’s annual First County Bank Maple Sugar Fest Sundays on March 2, 9 & 16
Stamford, Conn. – All are invited to celebrate maple sugaring season at the Stamford Museum & Nature Center during its annual series of First County Bank Maple Sugar Fest Sundays on three consecutive Sundays this winter: March 2, 9 & 16. Grounds will open at 10 am with added attractions,…
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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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