Eli Whitney Museum

Scout Groups

Birdhouses, toolboxes, catapults: we offer projects that match the requirements of the boy and girl scout handbooks. One hour projects on a cost per project basis. During museum hours or by special arrangements.

Pinewood Derby Science

Workshops for Packs. No unfair help, just good tools, common sense and science. In two hours, we can take all the tears from the Pinewood Derby.

Community Groups

We have invented Arks for church groups, 19th Century games, The City of Rome, The Great Wall of China, among others.

Materials, Tools and Experience

We may be able to help students begin special projects: for science fairs, dioramas, Invention Convention. Call the office for information 203.777.1833.

Set up an event

• You must call to schedule an appointment with a senior teacher.
• We provide mentor guidance and an apprentice helper. You must pay for materials.