Danbury Museum and Historical Society
| Established | 1947 |
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| Location | 43 Main Street, Danbury, Connecticut, United States |
| Type | Historical society |
| Website | danburymuseum |
The Danbury Museum and Historical Society is a museum located in Danbury, Connecticut, the purpose of which is to acquire, preserve, exhibit, and interpret the heritage of the Greater Danbury area for education, information, and research. The main campus of the museum is located on 43 Main Street. It is home to five historic buildings: Huntington Hall, the 1785 Rider House, the 1790 John Dodd Hat Shop, the Little Red Schoolhouse, and the Marian Anderson Studio. The museum also operates a sixth building: the Charles Ives Birthplace, located on Mountainville Avenue.