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Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art

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Art Museum, School Trip, Educational, Cultural
600 Main St, Hartford, CT
URL: Wadsworth Atheneum Museum...  Phone: 860-278-2670
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Activity Overview

The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art is one of the oldest public art museums in the United States. Located in a distinctive building in the heart of Hartford, Connecticut that resembles a castle, the museum contains around 50,000 works of art, including Greek antiquities, Surrealist and Impressionist paintings, American colonial furniture, contemporary art, and a collection of historic firearms. If you love art, you won't want to miss your chance to visit one of the finest art museums in the region!

Things to Do

  • Explore the museum's diverse collection of artwork, which showcases works by famous artists such as Andy Warhol, Piet Mondrian, Salvador Dalí, and Pablo Picasso.
  • Check out the current exhibitions on display - you can learn more about them here.
  • View the fascinating items within the European Decorative Arts collection, which include elegant porcelain, ancient bronzes, Venetian glass, and Pre-Columbian pottery.

Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art Insider Tips

  • Save money by visiting the museum between 4:00 and 5:00 p.m. Wednesday through Friday when admission is free.
  • Attend the monthly Second Saturdays for Families event, which provides free museum admission for families as well as hands-on art activities, special tours, and live performances that include music, theater, and dance.
  • View their calendar to learn about upcoming events such as film screenings, concerts, and tours.

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