Hours & Admission
Regular Hours
- Wednesday – 11am – 4pm
- Thursday – 11am – 4pm
- Friday – 11am – 4pm
- Saturday – 11am – 4pm
- Sunday – 11pm – 4pm
- Monday & Tuesday – CLOSED
In the case of inclement weather please check our Facebook or call the museum for hours of operation.
Admission Fees
New Admission pricing below effective April 1st 2022
- $12.00 Adults
- $10.00 Senior Citizens
- $8.00 Children 3-12 years
- Free for Members
- Gift shop admission is always free
We are a Blue Star Museum! U.S. military personnel and their families enjoy free admission.
Groups of 15 or more people must contact the Education Department due to space limitations during regular tour hours. Please email [email protected]
Holidays (Closed Days)
- New Year’s Eve & Day ( Dec 31st- January 1st)
- Easter
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day (July 4th)
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Eve & Day (Dec 24th- 26th)
Flash Photography
Due to the sensitive nature of many of the artifacts in our collection, flash photography is strictly prohibited within the museum building. Visitors are welcome to take photographs, but flash must be turned off while inside.
Eating Facilities
IAIS does not have a cafeteria or indoor eating facilities. There is a picnic area with tables in front of the museum which visitors are welcome to use. There also are numerous restaurants in the area. More on nearby restaurants and other attractions.
Directions
Please note that there are areas near IAIS that have limited cell and GPS reception. The museum can be reached at 860-868-0518 for questions regarding exact directions.
From Danbury, CT & New York from the West
- Take I-84 East to Exit 15.
- Turn left towards Roxbury on Route 67.
- At 4th light Route 67 turns left.
- Follow Route 67 through Roxbury to Route 199.
- Turn right on to Route 199.
- Go 3 miles and turn left on to Curtis Road.
From Hartford, Waterbury & Connecticut from the East
- Take I-84 West to Exit 15.
- Turn right towards Roxbury on Route 67.
- At 3rd light Route 67 turns left.
- Follow Route 67 thru Roxbury to Route 199.
- Turn right on to Route 199.
- Go 3 miles and turn left on to Curtis Road.
From Western Connecticut
- Take Route 7 to New Milford and Route 67.
- Take Route 67 towards Roxbury.
- Turn left on to Route 199.
- Go 3 miles and turn left on to Curtis Road.
From Washington Depot, CT
- Take Route 47 South past Washington Green approximately 1.5 miles.
- Take a right on Route 199.
- Turn right on to Curtis Road.