Henry Whitfield State Museum, Guilford

Plan Your Visit

Henry Whitfield Museum building

 

Whitfield House – CLOSED FOR RESTORATION
Visitor Center – Gift Shop & Archaeology Exhibit – OPEN 10:00-4:00 MONDAY-FRIDAY


The museum is commemorating America’s 250th by working on the Whitfield House Rehabilitation project, funded in part by a federal Semiquincentennial grant from the Historic Preservation Fund administered by the National Park Service, Department of the Interior. The project includes repointing the exterior and interior of the stone walls and replacing the antiquated and failing electrical wiring.

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Admission:

Adults (18-64) - $10
Adults (65+) - $8
Youth (6-17) - $5
Children (5-) - FREE

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Active-duty military personnel & up to 5 family members presenting a valid form of photo ID - FREE
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Individuals & up to 5 family members presenting a SNAP EBT card & a valid form of photo ID - FREE

Free Outdoor Experiences:

  • Explore the site’s history through interpretive signs with photos and links to online material, including audio tours in English and Spanish
  • Read the latest StoryWalk
  • Pick up the bloom chart at the parking lot kiosk and explore the native pollinator garden on the front lawn
  • Picnic, play catch, read, paint, and more – there are over 8 acres of sunny and shady spots to enjoy!
Address:
248 Old Whitfield Street
Guilford, CT 06437
  • free parking
  • 1/2-mile south of the Guilford Green
  • 1/4-mile north of the Guilford Train Station

While in Guilford:

Dudley Farm Museum
Hyland House Museum
Medad Stone Tavern Museum
Thomas Griswold House Museum
Witness to History: Slavery in Guilford
Witness Stones Project
Guilford Free Library
Guilford Preservation Alliance
Visit Guilford

Learn more about the surrounding area at CTvisit.com.