Museums
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
The nation’s oldest public art museum (1842). World-renowned collections include Hudson River School landscapes, Old Master paintings, modernist masterpieces, Impressionist paintings, American furniture, decorative arts, cutting-edge contemporary art. Restaurant (860-728-5989); gift shop.
Plan Your Visit
Getting There & Details
- Admission
- Adults $10, seniors $8, students (with student ID) $5, children (12 and under) free. First Thu. of each month, $5 from 5-8 p.m.
- Address
- 600 Main St. I-91 Ex. 29A, I-84E Ex.48B, I-84W Ex. 54
- Phone
- (860) 278-2670
- Website
- www.wadsworthatheneum.org
- Map
- Get Directions →
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