




The studio, built in honor of renowned 19th-century American artist John Rogers, is fondly called the John Rogers Studio. Built in 1878, the studio follows the ethnic Gothic-Victorian style of architecture. It boasts of being one of two National Historic Landmarks in New Canaan and is known as the "people's sculptor" John Roger's magnificent design. It can be toured from Tuesdays to Fridays between 9:30a and 4:30p, while the Saturday timings are 9:30a to 12:30p.
Website: nchistory.org
Phone: (203) 966-1776
Cross Streets: Between Main St/Park St and Oenoke Ln
Closed now
- Sun Closed
13 Oenoke Rdg New Canaan, CT 06840-4104 ·385.24 mi
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Amenities
- Family friendly
Reviews
tripadvisorA small historic museum blocks from the center of New Canaan , comprised of 4-5 different buildings on one plot of land. A bit of a hodgepodge: includes a 1-room schoolhouse, the authentic interior of a 1845 main street drug store , a tiny 1-room tavern from 1764 ,a 1878 sculptor’s studio, and a clothing display area in the main building. It was a worthwhile visit, but is a bit of a jumble with no clear identity. Each building stands apart, with very little information in each building. Very little explanation of any kind. There is no doubt this is a historic location but, lacking in a cohesive presentation and in need of the type of funding to make the story behind each building come alive. Staff were friendly and lovely but due to the facility must accompany you from room to room or from building to building which I found off putting despite the welcoming demeanor. There is a significant clothing display if you’re lucky enough to see an exhibit. I’m yearning for a hedge fund founder to donate a lot of money to this museum so that there’s more of a theme, more linkage between the sites, and much more sharing of the stories and information behind each of the buildings. Worth a visit. Not for children or most teens.
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