Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
4.5
from - Neighborhood: Downtown Hartford
- 600 Main St.
- Hartford, CT 06103
- 860-278-2670
The nation's oldest public art museum, the Wadsworth Atheneum houses more than 50,000 works spanning 5,000 years. Collections include Renaissance and Baroque paintings, African-American art and Hudson River School. The museum has a gift shop and cafe.
Getting There
- Parking:
- Street and Paid Lot. Also available in Morgan Street Garage. Free shuttle service to museum.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes. Use Avery Entrance on Atheneum Square North. ASL interpreters available for hearing-impaired visitors with advance notice.
The Basics
- Hours:
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Wed.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sat.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
First Thu. of each month, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Mon.-Tue., closed.
- Museum Type:
- Art and History
- Admission Price:
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Adults: $10
Senior Citizens: $8
Students with I.D. (ages 13-college): $5
Children 12 & under: free
First Thursdays (5 p.m.-8 p.m.): $5
Call for special group rates.
Features
- Features:
- Historic Landmark
- Worth Noting:
- Closed New Year's Day, July 4, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Museum closes at 3 p.m. the day before Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.
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Calendar of Events
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
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Sunday Serenades: Chamber Music at the Atheneum
11/22/2009 - 2:00 PM -
Phoenix Art After Hours: First Thursday Event
12/03/2009 - 5:00 PM -
Phoenix Art After Hours: First Thursday Event
1/07/2010 - 5:00 PM
