Gertrude Chandler Warner Boxcar Children's Museum

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S Main St
Putnam, CT 06260

The Gertrude Chandler Warner Boxcar Children's Museum, situated in Putnam, Connecticut, is a homage to the renowned author of The Boxcar Children series, Gertrude Chandler Warner. Nestled near Union Square off South Main Street, this museum operates on weekends from May to the final Saturday in October. Housed in a genuine New York, New Haven & Hartford R.R. boxcar, visitors are treated to a range of engaging children's activities, an assortment of signed books, photos, and memorabilia from Gertrude's life and teaching career in Putnam.

Within the museum, guests can explore a faithful recreation of the living quarters of the Boxcar Children, offering a unique glimpse into their fictional world. Positioned across from Gertrude's childhood residence, the museum provides a tangible link to her roots in Putnam, with her former school and church in close proximity. Immerse yourself in the legacy of this beloved author by stepping into the world that inspired generations of readers.

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Where It All Began For The Boxcar Children
5/8/2023

I first learned about The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner when my first-grade teacher re...

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The Gertrude Chandler Warner Boxcar Children's Museum officially re-opened on April 30th, 2022!
5/1/2022

The Gertrude Chandler Warner Boxcar Children's Museum held their official Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony to...

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The Boxcar Children's Museum continues to undergo renovations and is currently closed.
6/15/2019

Checked on the progress of the work being done on the Boxcar and due to circumstances beyond anyone'...

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