5.0Yale University Art Gallery(972 reviews) - Wonderfully diverse collection Thursday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Art Museums
Yale University Art Gallery is the oldest college art museum in America. The Gallery’s encyclopedic holdings of more than 250,000 objects range from ancient times to the present day and represent civilizations from around the globe. Spanning a block and a half of the city of New Haven, Connecticut, the Gallery comprises three architecturally distinct buildings, including a masterpiece of modern architecture from 1953 designed by Louis Kahn through which visitors enter. The museum is free and open to the public.See more..
The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art is your place to connect with amazing art. You will find us in the heart of Hartford, CT with our castle doors open. Home to a collection of nearly 50,000 works of art spanning 5,000 years, the Wadsworth is the oldest continuously operating public art museum in the United States, founded by Daniel Wadsworth in 1842 and welcoming the public since 1844. With over 50,000 square feet of gallery spaces and a collection that ranges from Greek and Roman antiquities, European and American decorative arts, world-renowned Baroque and Surrealist paintings, an unparalleled collection of Hudson River School landscapes, European and American Impressionist paintings, Modernist masterpieces, and Contemporary Art, the Wadsworth offers a visual experience for every taste.See more..
4.5Yale Center for British Art(367 reviews) - Great collection in a remarkable building. Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums
As a COVID-19 precaution, the Yale Center for British Art is closed until further notice. We are committed to the health, safety, and well-being of our visitors and staff. Note that all March and April tours are canceled, and many upcoming programs are canceled or postponed. We apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you for your support and understanding. Please continue to check britishart.yale.edu for updates. Posted: March 13, 2020See more..
5.0New Britain Museum of American Art(347 reviews) - Excellent Museum That Gets Great Exhibits Thursday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Art Museums
Acknowledged as the first museum in the world dedicated solely to collecting American art, the NBMAA is renowned for its preeminent collection spanning three centuries of American history. The award-winning Chase Family Building, which opened in 2006 to critical and public acclaim, features 15 spacious galleries which showcase the permanent collection and upwards of 25 special exhibitions a year featuring American masters, emerging artists and private collections. Education and community outreach programs for all ages include docent-led school and adult tours, teacher services, studio classes and vacation programs, Art Happy Hour gallery talks, lectures, symposia, concerts, film, monthly First Friday jazz evenings, quarterly Museum After Dark parties for young professionals, and the annual Juneteenth celebration. Enjoy Café on the Park for a light lunch prepared by “Best Caterer in Connecticut” Jordan Caterers. Visit the Museum Shop for unique gifts. Drop by the “ArtLab” learning gallery with your little ones. Gems not to be missed include Thomas Hart Benton’s murals “The Arts of Life in America,” “The Cycle of Terror and Tragedy, September 11, 2001” by Graydon Parrish,” and Dale Chihuly’s “Blue and Beyond Blue” spectacular chandelier. Called “a destination for art lovers everywhere,” “first-class,” “a full-size, transparent temple of art, mixing New York ambience with Yankee ingenuity and all-American beauty,” the NBMAA is not to be missed.See more..
4.5Hill-Stead Museum(234 reviews) - Wonderful Treasure! Thursday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Art Museums
This museum houses a large collection of French Impressionist paintings.See more..
4.5Bruce Museum(200 reviews) - Paintings by a Danish painter from the last sentry Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Natural History Museums • Science Museums • Art Museums
Explore Art and Science at the Bruce Museum in Greenwich, Connecticut. The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 am to 5:00 pm; closed Mondays and major holidays. Closed Thanksgiving Eve at 3:00 pm., Thanksgiving Day Closed, Closed Christmas Eve at 3:00 pm., Closed Christmas Day, Closed New Year's Eve at 3:00 pm, Closed on New Year's Day, Closed Easter Sunday. Tuesdays are free for all, all other days during construction are "pay as you wish," suggested amount, adults $20.00, Students (5-22 w/ valid ID) $15.00, Seniors (65 & up) $15.00, Museum members and children under 5 Free. Museums for All gives up to four individuals in the same group free admission with the presentation of one EBT card. This program is in effect during regular business hours and does not apply to lectures or other special programs. The Bruce Museum is participating in the Blue Star Museums program, offering free admission to all active-duty U.S. military personnel and their families with identification.See more..
4.5Weir Farm National Historic Site(120 reviews) - Nice spot Thursday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Historic Sites • National Parks • Art Museums
The summer home of J. Alden Weir, a pioneer of the American Impressionist movement.See more..
4.5Mattatuck Museum(80 reviews) - Excellent museum to learn about this industrial city. Thursday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Art Museums • History Museums
The Mattatuck Museum was established as the Mattatuck Historical Society in 1877 to preserve the history of that part of Connecticut "anciently known as Mattatuck" - roughly the ten town region surrounding present-day Waterbury. The Museum’s collections and special exhibitions help us to tell the stories of our community in partnership with neighborhood associations, ethnic organizations and regional manufacturing groups. Our art galleries display the work of American masters such as Frederic Church and John Frederick Kensett; Joseph and Anni Albers; Cleve Gray and Alexander Calder. We also present numerous changing exhibitions each year. The Museum is also home to a button gallery displaying 10,000 miniature works of art collected from around the globe.See more..
4.5Mystic Museum of Art(77 reviews) - Small but interesting museum of art Thursday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums
Bordering the Mystic River, this complex features changing art exhibitions, special events and classes. A nonprofit organization created by an artist colony in 1913, the association boasts a membership of over 1,200 artists. Travelers can partake of one-day workshops or enjoy a day on the town while their children are educated and entertained in art classes.See more..
The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum advances creative thinking by connecting today’s artists with individuals and communities in unexpected and stimulating ways.See more..
A 19th-century boarding house where artists rented rooms and where the first Impressionist art colony in the United States was established.See more..
3.5Fairfield University Art Museum(11 reviews) - Small but lovely museum on college campus Thursday: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Art Museums
The Fairfield University Art Museum (FUAM) encompasses galleries for the permanent collection and rotating exhibitions in Bellarmine Hall, and the Walsh Gallery for larger special exhibitions in the Quick Center for the Arts. It is an essential academic and cultural resource that brings original works of art to the Fairfield University community, and to the residents of Fairfield County and beyond. The small but choice permanent collection features European and American paintings, drawings, prints and photographs, as well as a group of Asian, African and Pre-Columbian objects. This is augmented by antiquities and medieval objects on long-term loan from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Penn Museum, the Worcester Art Museum, and the American Numismatic Society, Asian art on loan from the Columbia University Collection, and European paintings and objects borrowed from private collections. Exhibitions showcase works of art inmedia from a broad swathe of time periods and world cultures.See more..
4.5Ukrainian Museum and Library(11 reviews) - The best kept secret in CT! Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Art Museums • History Museums
This is the best kept secret in Connecticut and I strongly encourage a visit! I visited on May 5th and was treated to a 1.5 hour personal tour by Taras Galonzka. In our conversations we learned that his parents and my grandparents were from the same area of eastern Galicia which became part of western Ukraine. The museum, originally built in 1833, is beautiful inside and out. They have rooms full of Ukrainian art, manuscripts, attire, pysanka, furniture, wood carvings, musical folk instruments, etc. Many pieces of art are from the 12th and 13th century. They have several manuscripts that pre-date the printing press by a couple hundred years. Their days and hours of operation are limited and a bit erratic, so call ahead. They hope to open more days and for longer periods of time shortly. Their website is not updated regularly but does have additional information.See more..
REcommended for a stop by, Excellent show on print making. Great venue for art display in a historic building.See more..
3.5The Huntington House Museum(6 reviews) - Just to Look at Art Museums Ogle The Huntington House. Then admire the Town Green. Visit the railroad station and the Windsor Arts Center. From the Windsor Arts Center walk south until you find the River Trails trail head. Take a nice walk. Then tour the Loomis-Chaffee School campus. For lunch try Nate's, Union Street Tavern, or the Whistle Stop Cafe.See more..
5.0Gallery 53(4 reviews) - Terrific Art Gallery Thursday: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Art Galleries • Speciality Museums • Art Museums
Wonderful displays and exhibits. Features the work of many local artists. Various mediums of artwork presented.See more..
5.0Palestine Museum(3 reviews) - Rich and varied modern art with a point Art Museums
Modern painting, some sculpture, and an incredible collection of highest quality black and white photography from as early as the late 19thC in a very quiet and comfortable museum setting. Richly expressive of the Palestinian experience.See more..
With more than 2,000 works of art, six exhibition galleries, changing installations, a print study room and a variety of programs for the University and the public, the Art Gallery provides countless opportunities for the study and enjoyment of art.See more..
4.0American Mural Project(1 review) - A portrait of America -- by America Thursday: Spent < 1 hour Art Museums
The American Mural Project (AMP) is home to the largest indoor collaborative artwork in the world—a three-dimensional mural 120 feet long and and five stories high—a tribute to American workers. AMP offers year-round education programs.See more..
