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Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art


category : Museums
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.


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
Our Website:www.wadsworthatheneum.org

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