Museums in Hartford
Here you can find a list of museums in the city of Hartford with brief descriptions about each one.
Connecticut Historical Society
1 Elizabeth St, Hartford, CT 06105-2292 · 860-236-5621
The Connecticut Historical Society is a non-profit museum, library, and education center that specializes in history and genealogy.
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231 Capitol Avenue Hartford CT 06106 ·1 860 757-6500
The Museum of Connecticut History chronicles Connecticut’s past and encourages visitors to explore artifacts and exhibits that are focused on local events.
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227 S Main St, West Hartford, CT 06106 · 860-521-5362
Guides dressed in period clothing will direct you through the birthplace and childhood home of Noah Webster, author of the first American dictionary.
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800 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103-2399 · 860-522-6766
Designed in 1796 by noted architect Charles Bullfinch, this house is the oldest state house in the nation. The museum serves to teach of Hartford and the importance of history in our lives.
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600 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103-2990 · 860-278-2670
One of the greatest art museums in the United States, the Wadsworth features a quality collection of fine and decorative arts.
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211 Murphy Road Hartford CT 06114 ·1 860 247-4280
The Trash Museum is a testament to the power of recycling, and seeks to educate the public on the merits of recycling and solid waste management.
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56 Arbor Street Hartford CT 06106 · 860 232-1006
Real Art Ways is a unique organization offering exhibits, education and commissioned art.
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950 Trout Brook Drive, West Hartford, CT 06119
(860) 231-2824, Fax: (860) 232-0705
A place to ignite children’s curiosity through science and nature.