7 South Street, Litchfield, CT 06759
About the Museum
The Litchfield History Museum exhibits the evolution of the town of Litchfield, CT from its settlement in 1719 to today. Through changing exhibits, artifacts and archives, as well as hands-on areas, visitors can explore the diverse history of the town. Litchfield was a bustling commercial,political, and educational center and is a case study for the evolution of New England towns following the Revolutionary War. The town’s history includes that of the center village, Bantam, East Litchfield, Milton, Northfield, and pre-1850s Morris. The Historical Society’s artifacts and archives document all areas. The exhibits are on the first floor of the Noyes Memorial Building.
The lower level is home to the Helga J. Ingraham Memorial Library.
The Litchfield History Museum is open for the season
Hours:
Wednesday through Sunday – 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Now On Display
How does the world change when framed by the lens of a camera? Photography encourages an appreciation for composition, perspective, light and shadow, and details that otherwise go unseen. The right photograph can transport you. It can stir emotion and spark memories. It may spur you to imagine the brightness of fresh snow on the landscape, the smell of smoke and smoldering ash, or the sounds of a local fishing hole on a sunny morning. Photos also capture moments in time, preserving them for the future.
Neal D. Benedict (active 1885 to 1898) ran a photography studio in Litchfield during a period of intense change in the town’s appearance. He and Litchfield’s other photographers – professionals and hobbyists – created a record of the people, places, and events that shaped our community. Litchfield Through a Lens encourages you to consider what has changed in our town, what is currently changing, and what you capture in your own photographs.
On display April 19 – November 30, 2025
“Litchfield Remembers: The American Bicentennial & Beyond” explores Litchfield’s long legacy of celebrations, anniversaries and memorials. See painting, flyers and photographs from some of town’s biggest community commemorations: from the 1851 Litchfield County Centennial, to the 2019 Litchfield at 300 Celebration, and even early plans of the 2026 American Semiquincentennial.
On display April 19 – November 30, 2025
Interested in a Private Tour?
Walking Tour Map
We have a walking tour map available for $2 that provides a self-guided tour of the historic district’s homes and businesses. Stop in and purchase one today! Or, download the FREE, digital version of the Walking Tour Brochure. (PDF, 3MB)
MUSEUMS FREE TO ALL!
In our continuing efforts to better serve the Litchfield community we are pleased to once again offer free admission, generously sponsored by Gallagher.
