Stamford Museum & Nature Center

Set on 118 acres of natural woodland, the Stamford Museum & Nature Center is dedicated to art, the natural and agricultural sciences, and history. It has a small working farm, accessible to wheelchairs and strollers, plus a country store. The Overbrook Complex includes miles of trails and the Edith and Robert Graham Otter Pond. Nature’s Playground is where kids may climb a spider’s web, look down from an eagle’s nest, and much more. Interactive, family-oriented exhibits are in the Tudor Mansion, former home of Henri Bendel. Opening June 12 is Earth From Space, featuring 40 spectacular images of the planet. This Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition runs through Aug. 8. Following that will be Robert Deyber: Turning A Phrase, Sept. 4-Oct. 17, and, for the holidays, Dolls, Toys & Teddy Bears II and Visions of Gingerbread II, Nov. 6-Jan. 9.

There are also a planetarium and observatory (additional fees are charged). Hours are Monday-Saturday, 9-5; Sunday, 11-5; the farm, 9-5 daily. Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for students and seniors, $4 for ages 4-17, free for age 3 and younger.

Details

The Stamford Museum and Nature Center is on High Ridge Road (Route 137) at the intersection of Scofieldtown Road in Stamford. Telephone 203-322-1646. The Web site is www.stamfordmuseum.org.