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On Thin Ice: Alaska’s Warming Wilderness
On Thin Ice: Alaska’s Warming Wilderness transports visitors to the Arctic to confront the startling impacts of climate change. Remarkable animals from the Bruce’s natural history collections are paired with scale landscape models that showcase Alaska’s diverse ecosystem. The installation highlights both subtle and dramatic shifts occurring across the Alaskan landscape, bringing attention to the […]
Isamu Noguchi: Metal the Mirror
“Here is where finally opposites come together, I see a surprising purity. Stone is the depth, metal the mirror. They do not conflict…” —Isamu Noguchi While the renowned sculptor Isamu Noguchi (1904–1988) is best known for his work in stone, he consistently explored new materials and methods during his wide-ranging career. He first experimented with […]
40th Annual Outdoor Crafts Festival
This festival features fine contemporary hand-made crafts in jewelry, wearable and decorative fiber, glass, furniture and housewares, pottery, and much more, all available for purchase along with demonstrations and food. Festival hours: 10 am – 5 pm Festival parking: Island Beach parking lot, Steamboat Road, Steamboat Road Commuter Garage, Museum Drive Admission to the Outdoor […]
Open Arts Studio
Drop into the Arts Studio for a facilitated series designed by artists, curators, and educators that invites families to play, create, and experiment with sensory-rich materials and different modes of artmaking. For ages 4–11 with adult caregivers.
Exhibition: An Gorta Mór: Selections from Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum
Exhibition organized by Quinnipiac University and the Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum of Fairfield This exhibition presents highlights from the collection of Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum, which explores the impact of the Irish Famine of 1845-1852 through artwork produced by eminent Irish and Irish-American artists of the past 170 years. The works on view in the […]
Spring Birdwatching Walks
Walk through scenic nature trails in search of migratory birds returning north after the winter. This walk, for birdwatchers of all experience levels, is guided by Brian O’Toole, the Visitor Service Manager for the Stamford Museum and Nature Center. Brian O’Toole serves on the Board of Directors for the Connecticut Ornithological Association, . Previously, he […]
Museum Movers: Yoga for Kids
Join us for “Museum Movers,” a Bruce Museum yoga class for learners ages 3-6 and their grownups. Participants will explore the Bruce Museum’s galleries using a variety of sensory and experiential modalities, followed by an exhibition inspired yoga class. Museum Movers uses movement, breath, group games and creative activities to reinforce the gallery experience. Come […]
Walking Tour: Riverside Cemetery
Meet at Riverside Cemetery for a walking tour of Riverside Cemetery, led by local historian and Riverside expert, Martin Begnal. Non-Member: $10 Member: $5 Register Here Interested in discounts, free admission, and more? Become a member today! Sponsored by Linford & Mildred White Charitable Fund
Art Adventures: Crafts Festival
Crafts Festival – Children and their caretakers will be making crafts inspired by artists participating in the annual crafts festival. Adventures is a drop-in program designed for children aged 4 and up and their families. This program is free with general admission and no advanced registration is required.