Museums
Danbury Museum & Historical Society
Late 18th- and early 19th-century furnishings in the John and Mary Rider House (1785). Local hatting industry exhibits in John Dodd Shop (1790). Research library, gift shop. Birthplace (5 Mountainville Rd., c.1829) of Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Charles Ives. Contralto Marion Anderson studio.
Plan Your Visit
Getting There & Details
- Admission
- Adults $6, seniors $5, children $2, under 5 free.
- Address
- 43 Main St. I-84 Ex. 5
- Phone
- (203) 743-5200
- Map
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While You're in Danbury
More Things to Do
Danbury Railway Museum
Vintage locomotives and other rolling stock in railroad yard. Seasonal local train rides, restored 1903…
Learn more →Musicals at Richter
Outdoor theater presenting three full-scale mainstage musicals along with cabaret evenings and daytime children's series.
Learn more →Military Museum of Southern New England
Life-size interior dioramas with military vehicles and equipment. Large collection of models and dioramas depicting…
Learn more →Ives Concert Park
Outdoor amphitheater featuring rock and roll, jazz, blues, Motown and classical music.
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