Museums

Gay-Hoyt House Museum

Built in 1775, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, featuring furniture, paintings, photographs, textile collection, hands-on history room for children, changing exhibits.

Plan Your Visit

Getting There & Details

Admission: Free.
Hours: Tue.-Fri. 1-4, and by appt.
Address: 18 Main St. (Rte. 41)
Phone: (860) 364-5688
Map: Get Directions →

While You're in Sharon

More Things to Do

Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Housatonic Meadows State Park

Hiking on Pine Knob Loop Trail, which joins the Appalachian Trail, picnicking, flyfishing (limited area,…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Housatonic Meadows State Park

97 sites in rustic setting near Housatonic River. Dumping station, bathrooms, showers. No swimming. No…

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Audubon Center at Sharon

Over 2,000-acre sanctuary of the National Audubon Society, with 11 miles of trails with ponds…

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Housatonic Meadows

95 sites in rustic setting near the Housatonic River, dumping station, bathrooms, showers, no swimming,…

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