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.

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
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