Last updated: June 22, 2023
Thing to Do
Visit the Burlingham House Visitor Center
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When visiting Weir Farm National Historical Park, stop by the Burlingham House Visitor Center to talk with rangers, explore museum exhibits, watch the park film, or visit the Eastern National Park Store. There's something for everyone at the visitor center!
Get Oriented
At the Burlingham House Visitor Center, park staff can orient you to Weir Farm National Historical Park by providing maps, brochures, and other park materials like Junior Ranger activity books and Take Park in Art supplies. There is also a self-serve passport stamping station at the information desk.
Museum Exhibits and Park Film
Wander through the Burlingham House Visitor Center's museum exhibits to learn about American Impressionism and the three generations of artists that inhabited Weir Farm. These exhibits include audio-visual elements and tactile displays. At the visitor center, you can also catch the park film, Ways of Seeing; Weir Farm National Historical Park. The park film runs on a 5-minute loop. The film includes open captions. For an audio-described version of the park film, talk to the rangers at the front desk.
Details
Duration
15-60 Minutes
Activity
Museum Exhibits
Pets Allowed
No
Activity Fee
No
Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.
Location
Weir Farm National Historical Park
Reservations
No
Parking is limited!
Carpooling is encouraged and appreciated, and groups arriving in more than two cars must call ahead to make a reservation. If you plan to visit the park with a group arriving in more than two cars, please call ahead to make program and parking arrangements: 203-834-1896.
Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Available in season only.
Time of Day
Day
Accessibility Information
The Burlingham House Visitor Center includes an accessible entrance for those who use wheelchairs. The nearby Burlingham Barn has seasonal accessible restrooms.
The museum exhibits also contain tactile exhibits and audio-visual elements for those who are blind or low-vision. Ask rangers at the front desk about assisted listening devices. The park film includes open captions. For an audio-described version of the park film, talk to the rangers at the front desk.
Certified service animals are the only animals allowed in the visitor center.
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