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The Art of Work: Painting Labor in Nineteenth-Century Denmark
One hundred and fifty years ago a group of French artists staged their first independent exhibition in Paris and a radical movement called Impressionism was born. In July of that year, Danish artist Michael Ancher (1849–1927) joined Karl Madsen (1855–1938) in Skagen, Denmark, a fishing village located on the country’s northernmost point. As with the […]
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 […]
Exhibition: Famous & Family: Through the Lens of Trude Fleischmann
Austrian-born Trude Fleischmann (1895-1990) was one of the most accomplished female photographers of the 20th century. After great success in Vienna in the 20s photographing artists, models, and performers, she fled the Anschluss in 1938, first to Paris and then New York. She opened a studio on Fifth Avenue in 1940 and photographed many of […]
The Art of Work: Painting Labor in Nineteenth-Century Denmark
One hundred and fifty years ago a group of French artists staged their first independent exhibition in Paris and a radical movement called Impressionism was born. In July of that year, Danish artist Michael Ancher (1849–1927) joined Karl Madsen (1855–1938) in Skagen, Denmark, a fishing village located on the country’s northernmost point. As with the […]
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 […]
Exhibition: Famous & Family: Through the Lens of Trude Fleischmann
Austrian-born Trude Fleischmann (1895-1990) was one of the most accomplished female photographers of the 20th century. After great success in Vienna in the 20s photographing artists, models, and performers, she fled the Anschluss in 1938, first to Paris and then New York. She opened a studio on Fifth Avenue in 1940 and photographed many of […]
Special Themed Tour: Keepsakes & Curiosities
REGISTER HERE Special Tour: Hill-Stead’s Keepsakes & Curiosities Limit 10 people Offered July 31 and November 20 at 2:30PM Natural artifacts, souvenirs from faraway lands, and personal mementoes abound at Hill-Stead. These intriguing, and sometimes weird, tiny treasures illuminate a different collecting mentality than the world-renown artworks in the museum. In this tour visitors will […]
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.
Monthly Big Band Night at The Carousel Museum
Join us at The Carousel Museum for an enchanting evening with the Al Fenton Big Band. This open rehearsal and dance party is a vibrant blend of music, dance, and local culture held in the unique setting of our beloved museum. Activities Include: Live Music: Experience the dynamic and smooth sounds of the Al […]