 The Madison Historical Society at the Allis-Bushnell House
853 Boston Post Road
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 245-4567
Public Season at the Allis-Bushnell House
The Allis-Bushnell House is open to the public from June through August.
Hours:
Wednesday through Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Madison Historical Society and its properties are closed on New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
The Allis-Bushnell House welcomes visitors for both guided and self-guided tours. Docent-guided tours are offered throughout the day, as our visitors arrive. These tours generally last one hour. Docents also welcome visitors to our self-guided tours, which may be enjoyed at your leisure.
Our grounds are open year-round. Visitors are welcome to enjoy our formal herb garden from 8:00 a.m. to sundown. Picnicking is permitted on the back lawn.
The museum has an upper and lower level. People with disabilities that require the use of a wheelchair should call in advance so that we may make the available accommodations for your visit. The upper level of the house is not accessible to people with disabilities that require the use of a wheelchair. We ask that strollers and backpacks be left outside or in your car.
With the exception of occasional special events and special exhibitions, the Allis-Bushnell House is closed to the public from September through May. Tours can be arranged, however, by appointment and for groups throughout the year. Please see our Calendar for special events and special exhibitions.
Our administrative offices can be reached year-round.
Call (203) 245-4567. You may also leave us a message there or contact us by
Museum Admission
There is no charge for guided tours of the Allis-Bushnell House and its Annex. Your donations, however, are gratefully accepted.
Group Tours
Special tours can be arranged for groups of 10 or more visitors. Please call to let us know how we can tailor our guided house tours to your interests. Advance arrangements should be made two weeks prior to your visit. Call (203) 245-4567 to make your reservations, or contact us by
Public Season at Lee Academy
Lee Academy welcomes visitors to a special summer exhibition from early June through late August. This summer exhibition is open on Saturdays only, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Admission is free; donations are gratefully accepted. Please see our Calendar for a listing of its Saturday openings in the summer months.
During the academic months, the Lee Academy is open for two series of adult education programs. Lectures at the Lee are offered from November through March on occasional Sunday afternoons at 4:00 p.m. History Bites lunchtime discussions are offered on the second Friday of each month from November through June, from noon to 1:00 p.m. Admission is free for these adult education programs; please see Adult Programs for more information on each series.
Visiting the Smallpox Cemetery
One of the area's most precious and fragile historic treasures is the tiny and secluded Smallpox Cemetery, owned and maintained by the Madison Historical Society. Due to its location and fragility, guided tours are required. Arrangements for these must be made in advance. Walking tours to the site are confined to certain months, weather and soil condition permitting. Proper footwear for New England terrain is highly recommended. The site is not wheelchair-accessible. Inquiries are welcome; please call us at (203) 245-4567 or contact us by
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