Stamford Museum & Nature Center
Address
39 Scofieldtown Road
Stamford,
CT
06903
United States
Phone
203.977.6521
Website
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Upcoming Events
Animals for All: Caring for Critters
Tuesday, September 10 3:30 — 4:15 pm Ages 5+ This program provides an opportunity for hands-on work with our animals on Heckscher Farm for students with disabilities for whom our Junior Curator program environment may not be as successful. The small group size allows for a great experience at each participant’s pace and comfort level.…
After School: Wild Woods Adventure (Tuesdays)
Tuesdays, September 10 – October 1 It’s a fall session of one of our most popular afterschool programs! Fall is coming to our forest, so we’ll look for amphibians that have finished their metamorphosis and search for signs of migrating and getting-ready-for-winter animals! We’ll visit the stream and build shelters in the woods. Participants must…
After School: Wild Woods Adventure (Wednesdays)
Wednesdays, September 11 – October 2 It’s a fall session of one of our most popular afterschool programs! Fall is coming to our forest, so we’ll look for amphibians that have finished their metamorphosis and search for signs of migrating and getting-ready-for-winter animals! We’ll visit the stream and build shelters in the woods. Participants must…
S’mores & Slides
Ever wish you had Nature’s Playground practically to yourself after hours? Join us for an evening of open playground and our favorite campfire treat — S’mores! The playground will be open from 6:30 – 7:30 pm and our campfire will be ready at 7:10 pm for S’mores. Tickets include registration for one child and adult…
Junior Curator: Fall Session I-FULL
Junior Curator: Fall Session 1 September 16 – 20 3 – 5 pm Ages 11 – 13 This program provides an overview of basic animal care through experiential learning on Heckscher Farm. The program includes a behind-the-scenes tour of the farm and various hands-on experiences, including the feeding and cleaning of animals. Upon successful completion…
Migration Station on the Meadow
As the summer draws to a close, it’s time for our feathered friends to begin their annual migration! Drop by the Meadow anytime from 3 – 4:30pm to see what our resident hawkwatcher and Visitor Services Manager, Brian O’Toole has spotted, and do some bird-related crafts and activities! Members: FREE* Non-Members: FREE w/Admission* All…
Day Trip to Hill-Stead Museum
Take a day trip with us to discover Hill-Stead Museum, the 1901 Colonial Revival-style house designed by pioneering female architect Theodate Pope Riddle, and home to a magnificent collection of Impressionist masterpieces by Monet, Degas, Manet, Whistler and Cassatt; captivating Japanese woodblock prints; and superb decorative arts, all in an intimate setting. A chartered bus…
Members Only: Heckscher Farm Evening Scavenger Hunt
Do you wish you could see what goes on around Heckscher Farm in the evening? Now’s your chance! Join us for a fun new farm scavenger hunt that will have you peeking in on pigs and looking for llamas after we close our gates to the public! Families will work as a team to find…
Stream Hunters-FULL
One of our most popular annual Outdoor Adventures returns! Join us to see what lives in Poorhouse Brook. With nets and buckets, we’ll carefully catch (and later release) the many insects and invertebrates that live in the brook. If we get lucky, we’ll see some amphibians, fish, and crayfish too! Please wear shoes that can…
Migration Station on the Meadow
As the summer draws to a close, it’s time for our feathered friends to begin their annual migration! Drop by the Meadow anytime from 3 – 4:30pm to see what our resident hawkwatcher and Visitor Services Manager, Brian O’Toole has spotted, and do some bird-related crafts and activities! Members: FREE* Non-Members: FREE w/Admission* All…