820 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604.

I-95, Ex. 27. (203) 331-1104. In 2010 the museum was hit by a tornado damaging thousands of artifacts. The historic part of the museum remains closed but a special restoration exhibition, "Recovery In Action" is open.  Dedicated to P.T. Barnum's legacy and his genre in American history, the museum is a relevant institution of learning, committed to intellectual exchange, community engagement. Monthly lectures. Thurs. - Fri. 11– 3.

45 Old Kings Highway North, Darien, CT 06820.

I-95, Exit 13. (203) 655-9233. Museum is housed in an 18th century saltbox, open for tours Tues. – Fri., 9 – 4. The Scofield Barn exhibition space has changing exhibits on a variety of topics. Collections include costumes, New England furniture, books and manuscripts related to the history of Darien.

134 Main St. Putney , Stratford, CT 06614.

I-95, Exit 33; Rte.15, Exit 53. (203) 381-2046. On the National Register of Historic Places this 32-acre park claims to be the oldest homestead in the nation, dating to the 1600s. Features include a carriage house, Americana Museum, miniature lighthouse, and windmill, a clocktower museum, working planetarium, and a trolley station. Museum tours June 1 - Oct. 1, Tues. - Fri. 11 - 1; & Sun. 1 – 4. Train Museum open Sat. 1 – 4 in Summer. Award-winning Wedding and Rose Garden and the Putney Chapel. By reservation: (203) 385-4052.

1 Museum Dr., Greenwich, CT 06830.

I-95 Exit 3, Rt.15 Exit 31. (203) 869-0376. Explore Art and Science at the Bruce Museum. Open Tuesday through Saturday 10 - 5; Sunday 1 – 5. Closed Mondays and major holidays. Adults $7, Seniors & Students $6. Free for members and children under 5. Free to all on Tuesday. Free on-site parking. Accessible to individuals with disabilities.

39 Strickland Rd, Cos Cob, CT 06807.

I-95, Ex. 4. (203) 869-6899. This National Historic Landmark owned by the Greenwich Historical Society was home to one of Connecticut's first art colonies and features interpretive rooms from two distinct time periods - the New Nation (1790-1825) and the Cos Cob Art Colony (1890-1920). The Collection includes works by artists of the Cost Cob Art Colony and other noted American Impressionists. The library and archives contain historical documents, photos and ephemera pertaining to all aspects of Greenwich history, and the Storehouse Museum Gallery features exhibitions that change throughout the year. Jan.- Dec. Wed. - Sun., 12-4 p.m., Jan. -March., Fri. – Sun. only 12-4 p.m. Adm.

4450 Park Ave., Bridgeport, CT 06604.

Rte. 15, Exit 47; I-95 Ext. 27A. (203) 372-3521. Three floors of hands-on, interactive fun with science. Featuring daily, full-dome planetarium shows, demonstrations, permanent and traveling exhibits. Groups and Challenger Learning Center (1 of 48 in the world; reservations required); rentals, birthday parties, overnights. More than 65,000 visitors, students, and teachers annually. Tues. – Sun. 10 - 5.

Westport Rd, Easton, CT 06612.

P. O. Box 21. Rte. 15 Ex. 15. (203) 261-2090. A mid-19th century one room school house, complete with furnishings and trappings from the period. Open: Memorial Day, the Christmas season, and by appointment.

370 Beach Road, Fairfield, CT 06824.

I-95, exit 22. (203) 259-1598. The Museum presents engaging exhibitions and programs celebrating regional history, art and culture. Research Library has 14,000 volumes and an extensive manuscript collection focusing on regional and colonial history, genealogy, architecture, maritime history and more. A lively schedule of programs for all ages on the website. Mon. - Fri. 10 - 4; Sat. and Sun. noon - 4.

1410 Honeyspot Rd. Ext., Stratford, CT 06615.

(I-95, Exit 30). (203) 381-9571. Award winning museum where visitors are greeted by Trash-o-saurus, a dinosaur made from a ton of trash. Walk through a giant compost pile, meet resident compost worms, discover how much energy savings is derived from recycling and explore a glass enclosed skywalk over the recycling plant. Call or email for hours.