Stamford Museum & Nature Center

Stamford Museum & Nature Center

The Stamford Museum & Nature Center, located in Stamford, Connecticut, is an art, history, nature, and agricultural sciences museum. The property covers 118 acres beginning about half a mile north of the Merritt Parkway.

Located in the woods of North Stamford, Connecticut, the 118-acre museum property is home to a 10-acre working farm, a Tudor-style museum and gallery which hosts exhibitions, an interactive nature center, 80 acres of outdoor trails, a large planetarium, a 4-story observatory with a research telescope, an otter pond, and a large playground designed for children to experience animals' perspective on nature.

In addition to the facilities, the Stamford Museum & Nature Center offers seasonal family-oriented exhibits and weekend festivals, year-round childhood educational programming, camps, and volunteer opportunities.

Location

39 Scofieldtown Road
Stamford, Connecticut
USA

Getting There

If you are traveling by car, you can take the Merritt Parkway (Route 15) and get off at Exit 35. Follow the signs for Route 137 North and then take a left onto Scofieldtown Road. The museum will be on your left.

If you prefer public transportation, you can take the Metro-North Railroad to the Stamford Transportation Center and then take a taxi or ride-sharing service to the museum. The museum is approximately a 15-minute drive from the train station.

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