Stamford Museum & Nature Center

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39 Scofieldtown Rd
Stamford, CT 06903
Seasonal fun awaits you at the Stamford Museum & Nature Center. The 118-acre property is home to Heckscher Farm, an 18-acre working farm; Overbrook Nature Center; the Bendel Mansion, with changing exhibitions and pieces from the Museum’s permanent collection; an otter pond; Nature’s Playground; the Stamford Observatory; Animal Embassy; and more than 80 acres of hiking trails. The Wheels in the Woods Trail provides a universally accessible nature trail. Come discover, learn, and enjoy!

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Kelly H.
1/2/2026

Lots to see! All on one campus you find a farm full of livestock, an art gallery with works from around the globe, a quiet woodsy escape traversing behind Henri Bendel's gorgeous former home (and...

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Will D.
10/5/2024

Great spot for a day of family fun! We have had a lot of fun at the Stamford Museum and Nature Center, mostly on the trails, at the farm and in the museum. The current dinosaur exhibit is cool, if...

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Jess L.
8/10/2023

** 5,200th review ** With only payment for parking, this otherwise free spot is just a joy to walk through. It feels like you're at a farm with lots of little nooks or spots to have your own...

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Patrick O.
1/7/2025

The Stamford Museum & Nature Center was a surprise to be sure. I find myself more engrossed in museums and centers that have a wide variety of displays, and this one for certain did not...

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Werner W.
9/8/2024

Signed up for membership a week or two ago. Visited today to walk one of the trails. Overall the place is worth a visit. Seems super family friendly. The little art gallery in the historic house...

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