Museum of Connecticut History

Connecticut’s 1662 Royal Charter, Colt collection of firearms, changing exhibits, portraits of Connecticut’s governors. Permanent exhibit ?Connecticut Collections.?

Getting There & Details

Admission
Free.
Address
231 Capitol Ave. I-91 Capital Area Ex., I-84 Ex. 48B E/48W
Phone
(860) 757-6535
Map
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