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West Haven Museums

June 8, 2017 by whcenter

Savin Rock Museum

6 Rock St.
$4 general admission/$2 adults 60 and older & children under 12
Info & private tours (10 or more): 203-980-6657

The Savin Rock Museum & Learning Center chronicles our community’s 369-year existence, offering an opportunity to revisit the storied sights and sounds of the magical era of old Savin Rock amusement park, as well as over three centuries of West Haven nostalgia, including notable figures and historic events. During its operating season, which runs until late October, learn about the customs and culture that captured the hearts and imaginations of generations of happy faces through interactive videos, hands-on exhibits and hard-to-find artifacts.

Summer & Fall Hours

Wednesdays/Fridays/Sundays – 1–4 p.m.

 

Ward-Heitmann House Museum

277 Elm St.
Info: 203-937-9823 or www.wardheitmann.org

The Ward-Heitmann House is the oldest surviving structure in West Haven. The saltbox-shaped house, built circa 1725, has been faithfully restored to reflect life in the past 300 years. An American treasure, the house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.

Hours

Weekdays – 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Every Other Sunday (July–August) –  noon–4 p.m.

West Haven Veterans Museum

30 Hood Terrace
Free admission; donations accepted Info & group tours: 203-934-1111

A living history of America at war, the West Haven Veterans Museum & Learning Center houses collections from the 102nd Infantry Regiment and the New Haven Grays, a protective force formed after the War of 1812. It also showcases relics from each conflict since the U.S. fought for independence, allowing visitors to walk a timeline around the 9,000-square-foot, camouflage-clad warehouse off Sawmill Road.

Summer & Fall Hours

Wednesdays/Thursdays/Fridays – 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

Saturdays – 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

 

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