Gunn Memorial Museum
The Gunn Memorial Museum presents an ever-changing view of local history in one of the most beautiful locations in Connecticut. The museum is housed in a 1781 residence overlooking the historic Washington Green in Litchfield County and we feature several exhibitions each year in our galleries. Come step into the world that was and see it through the images, artifacts and stories of the many people -- great and ordinary -- who have made and make our town a memorable place.
Our beginnings date back to 1899 when our local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution opened the Judea Historical Room in a house on the Green. When the Gunn Memorial Library was built in 1908 the collection was moved across the street into a basement room of the library and Mrs. Orville Platt became our first curator. In 1965 June S. Willis bequeathed her house to the library and the museum moved next door. The goal of the Gunn Memorial Museum is to collect, preserve, interpret and exhibit objects which illuminate the history of Washington. Please view our website for a list of current exhibitions and programs.
Museum Hours:
Thursday: 10am to 4pm
Friday: 10am to 4 pm
Saturday 10am to 4pm
Sunday: 12pm to 4pm (May-Jan.)
AND BY APPOINTMENT.
Free admission, open to the public.
Our beginnings date back to 1899 when our local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution opened the Judea Historical Room in a house on the Green. When the Gunn Memorial Library was built in 1908 the collection was moved across the street into a basement room of the library and Mrs. Orville Platt became our first curator. In 1965 June S. Willis bequeathed her house to the library and the museum moved next door. The goal of the Gunn Memorial Museum is to collect, preserve, interpret and exhibit objects which illuminate the history of Washington. Please view our website for a list of current exhibitions and programs.
Museum Hours:
Thursday: 10am to 4pm
Friday: 10am to 4 pm
Saturday 10am to 4pm
Sunday: 12pm to 4pm (May-Jan.)
AND BY APPOINTMENT.
Free admission, open to the public.