Stamford Museum & Nature Center

Historic 118-acre working New England farm, with heritage breed animals, environmental education classes, preschool, hiking trails, art museum and more.#SMNC

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Located in constellation Ophiuchus, M14 is 29,000 light-years from Earth. Only twice in history have novae been observed in a globular cluster, and this one was even photographed! The photo was taken completely by accident by the 72” telescope at David Dunlap Observatory in 1938.

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Break into summer with an evening of beer tasting, live music, yard games & great eats by @blindrhinobar!

Friday, June 19th — Join us for our annual Beer Garden at our next @BevMaxCT Tasting Series event. Learn more and get tickets: https://t.co/K0vteWWkZ9 #smnc #BeerGarden

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Spend Memorial Day weekend exploring the universe at the SM&NC! Our full lineup of weekend Planetarium shows extends throughout the long holiday weekend, including Memorial Day Monday.

Learn more and plan your visit: https://t.co/XglPj6oQaG

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Happy 14th Birthday to our sweet Georgia! 🐑🎉
Georgia is a beautiful Suffolk sheep who has been charming visitors at Heckscher Farm for nearly 10 years. Today she celebrated in style with a birthday crown and a special treat made just for her. Here’s to our woolly birthday girl!

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“Likeness & Legacy: Portraits from the SM&NC's Permanent Collection” has sparked thoughtful reflections from visitors throughout its run — including this insightful review by Lynn Villency Cohen.
Now in its final week on view in our Museum Galleries.
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Located in the constellation Ophiuchus — M12, The Gumball Globular Cluster — is 23,000 light-years away from Earth.

A globular cluster is a large group of stars bound tightly together by their gravity, which travel through space as a group.

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Farm staff member Kyle got down to kid level to capture new mom Tilly with her sweet trio — Billet, Skipper and Tuna — from their own point of view. 🐐

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Enjoy a Cosmic Friday Night at the SM&NC!
@ 8 pm, experience Fractals in our Planetarium — Hypnotic, visually stunning and unexpectedly emotional.

@ 9–10:50 pm, a free Observatory drop-in event to witness a rare Jovian double shadow transit.

More: https://t.co/LWE8zgqMOV

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A look at our 90th Anniversary Year Exhibition, “Likeness & Legacy: Portraits from the SM&NC Permanent Collection” in this Fordians x SM&NC collab reel!

Join us for our Last Look closing reception this Sunday, May 17 from 3 – 4:30 pm, with free admission beginning at 2 pm.

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THIS FRIDAY NIGHT! Drop in to see something rare through our telescopes. On May 15, the shadows of two of Jupiter’s moons — Europa & Ganymede — will cross the planet, first appearing between approximately 9:30–10:00 PM. Final entry around 10:50 PM.

No registration necessary.

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In the constellation Scutum, M11 lies 6,200 light-years from Earth — one of the most distant Messier Catalog objects visible to the naked eye. Named for the V-shaped pattern of its brightest stars, it's one of the few open clusters imaged by the Hubble Telescope. #MessierMondays

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Kid tested. Mother approved. 🐐 Happy Mother’s Day from the SM&NC! Today we celebrate all moms — our first guides to curiosity and adventure, and the nurturers who help us grow.

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90 years of the SM&NC connecting nature, art, science and community.
Thanks to @News12CT and Lori Golias @ChickPhotog for featuring us on tonight's “Road Trip Close to Home,” showcasing exactly what makes the SM&NC special. Watch and celebrate 90 years! https://t.co/udJg72PwMm

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For the first time in Connecticut, our newest planetarium show "FRACTALS" premieres this Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m! This Fractal Zoom is called Butterfly Meltdown, and is a flattened view of the dome experience. Recommended for teens & up.
Get tickets: https://t.co/EkTYm5wewc

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Watch new mom Tilly name Heckscher Farm’s newest kids with a button board! She’s been working with Rosa who joined us as a young volunteer, continued as staff through college, and was just accepted to vet school. Behind the scenes at SM&NC! #SMNC #AnimalCommunication #BabyGoats

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One week from today on May 7, join us for a rare behind-the-scenes look at a side of art most gallery visitors never get to see. Step inside the world of fine art conservation with Master Conservator, Troy Amuso:
https://t.co/S5mcvKAVvw

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THIS WEEKEND: April 26 is the first of our two Spring Festival Sundays this season! Experience all sorts of fun spring activities, be among the first to meet our brand-new baby goats, and enjoy magical appearances by Disney friends on the Farm— Tickets at https://t.co/bQKNWEqF3t

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As we celebrate our 90th anniversary year, our current exhibition, Likeness & Legacy, tells a part of that story. Take a closer look at the exhibition in this @WestportJournal feature by @DirkWrites, which explores our rich 90 year history: https://t.co/9HlESauiPc

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Thanks to everyone who joined us for An Evening with Peter X. Kelly Honoring Melissa H. Mulrooney. It was an unforgettable evening of cuisine and celebration, recognizing Chef Kelly and paying tribute to our retiring CEO's legacy.

Full photo gallery:
https://t.co/SLFKHWixjI

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“There’s space for everyone.” This morning, that message from @BlueOrigin astronaut & @spacekidsglobal founder, @SharonHagle set the tone for nearly 200 students at our Planetarium. Afterward, she met for Q&A joined by her Pomeranian, Saba, in his very own spacesuit. 🐾🚀#smnc