Greenwich Attractions
Greenwich (pop. 60,000) is actually an affluent suburb of New York City that was settled in 1640. Of interest in the city is the Greenwich Library, with an art gallery, and the Bruce Museum. Those looking for some outdoor recreation will find opportunities for sailing, golfing, tennis and swimming.
Bruce Museum
The Bruce Museum maintains a permanent collection of over 15,000 objects featuring fine and decorative arts, natural science, and anthropology. Changing exhibits are presented regularly.
All values are in United States Dollars
Bruce Museum
1 Museum Drive
Greenwich, CT 06830-7157
United States
1 Museum Drive
Greenwich, CT 06830-7157
United States
Phone 1 (203) 869-0376
Fax 1 (203) 869-0963
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 7.00 |
| Youth 22 & under | $ 6.00 |
| Senior over 65 | $ 6.00 |
| Child 5 & under | FREE |
Parking
Free
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Putnam Cottage
Built in the 1690s, Putnam Cottage, formerly known as Knapp Tavern, was frequented by Revolutionary General Israel Putnam. This is also where he escaped from the British in 1779. On display are a number of Colonial artifacts.
