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Stamford Museum & Nature Center, Stamford, CT

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Stamford Museum & Nature Center

A museum, nature center, and working farm on a former private estate in Stamford, Connecticut, with a planetarium and trails.

39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CT 06903 · Stamford, CT

About Stamford Museum & Nature Center

Set on a 118-acre former private estate about half a mile north of the Merritt Parkway, this Stamford institution blends art, history, nature, and agriculture. Visitors can explore the Bendel Mansion, an astronomy center with a planetarium, the Knobloch Family Farmhouse, and Heckscher Farm. Trails, a nature center, an otter pond, and a universally accessible trail give outdoor options, while rotating exhibitions such as a live tarantula display and a painting show fill the galleries. Families can join farm programs, camps, and drop-in activities, and the grounds host seasonal markets and evening events.

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