Bruce Museum — Attraction in Greenwich

My first visit to the ' Bruce Park' Museum was almost 75 years ago. My Dad brought me to view the collections of bugs and butterflies, creatures, which whom I had recently become interested. My memory that predominates in my mind is Joe, the chimpanzee, a creature who lived in a small cage located on its second floor. I then visited every month or so with Dad and remember bonding with Joe and telling him how sad I was that he was confined to a small cage.

Following was many years of growing-up and forgetting the 'Bruce.' my new wife. Rosemary and I moved to Steamboat Road. Our children were very young but I brought them to see 'Joe.' of course Joe had passed.

As my children grew we occasionally visited. After an absence of almost 40 years.

I returned with my friend Rolando. I quickly entered museum , which had grown to an enormous structure that occured since we lived on Steamboat Road to see the insects, minerals and metroites that I loved as a child

In passing the Worhols I vowed to return quickly after viewing the natural history exhibits so I could view the collection of art.

I only wished that Rosemary who recently passed was not there to see the magnificent growth of the Museum since we lived on Steamboat Road.

I planned to spend the whole day examining all that was shown in the Museum's exhibits and enjoy the wonderful growth of the Museum, which happened since we lived in its neighborhood.

...but that was not to happen this day. Rolando had no use for George Segal. When he saw a Roy Lichtenstein he said. "I didn't travel an hour and one half to see a comic book." We exited early and I did not complete what was to be a great day.

My friend's concept hat art is it is something created during Renaissance in Europe strained our relationship. I spoke with him little on the trip back home. I feel sad the he didn't perceive that the Bruce is a venue where we can begin to examine our understanding of today's world.

I am happy since I plan to return with my grand children and also as many other visits by myself so I can experience every work of art, every insect and each wonderful mineral formation.

The Bruce is a prime places to visit if you wish to understand and should be immediatly placed on...

I am writing to express my deep disappointment and frustration following a visit to your museum on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. As a Stamford resident and parent, I was looking forward to spending quality time with my two children during their spring break by exploring what I believed to be a family-friendly institution.

Unfortunately, our visit was marred by an experience that left my family feeling targeted, unwelcome, and discriminated against. Entering the museum in good faith, we were subjected to inappropriate and racially biased behavior from members of your security staff.

While many children were freely enjoying the exhibits—some even running around and touching displays—we were the only family singled out and criticized. I was shocked to overhear security personnel speaking in Spanish, assuming I wouldn’t understand, referring to us as “troublesome” and “causing issues.” This blatant targeting appeared to be based solely on the fact that we do not “look” like typical Greenwich residents.

It is unacceptable for any guest—especially a child—to leave a museum in tears. My daughter was visibly upset following our conversation with Kathleen Holko, who, to her credit, was the only staff member to offer an apology. Mr. Leon, your shift supervisor, failed to acknowledge or apologize for the behavior of his team. He and most focused on just filling out an incident report.

The Bruce Museum promotes itself as a welcoming, kid-friendly environment. Yet our experience was anything but. The discriminatory and biased actions of your security staff reflect poorly on your institution and contradict the inclusive values you presumably stand for especially in the political climate that we are.

I hope you take this matter seriously and ensure steps are taken to address the behavior of your staff so no other family has to endure what we experienced.

I did receive an email from Felipe Rodriguez. Only offering to discuss my complaint. No apologies still for his...

The Bruce Museum in Greenwich, Connecticut, offers a unique blend of art, science, and natural history exhibits. Following a significant $67 million expansion completed in 2023, the museum has more than doubled its size, enhancing its capacity to host diverse exhibitions and educational programs .  

Highlights: • Diverse Exhibitions: The museum features a rotating selection of exhibits, including art, photography, natural history, science, history, and culture. Notable current exhibitions include Blanche Lazzell: Becoming an American Modernist, Isamu Noguchi: Metal the Mirror, and On Thin Ice: Alaska’s Warming Wilderness .   • Educational Programs: The Bruce Museum is recognized for its educational offerings, catering to both adults and children with interactive displays and hands-on activities, particularly in the science section.  • Visitor Experience: Visitors appreciate the museum’s approachable setting, balancing art and science. The staff is generally described as friendly and knowledgeable, enhancing the overall experience .  

Practical Information: • Location: 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich, CT.  • Hours: Open Tuesday through Sunday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; closed on Mondays.

For more details on current exhibitions and planning your visit, you can check the Bruce Museum’s...