New Britain Attractions
New Britain (pop. 72,000), located south of Hartford, is the self proclaimed "Hardware City" due to the number of metalworking companies.
The downtown area features a number of Art Deco style buildings.
The downtown area features a number of Art Deco style buildings.
New Britain Museum of American Art
The New Britain Museum focuses on American art dating from the mid 1700s to present. The collection includes more than 5,000 pieces, with works by Thomas Hart Benton, Mary Casset, John Singleton Copley, Winslow Homer, and Whistler.
All values are in United States Dollars
New Britain Museum of American Art
56 Lexington Street
New Britain, CT 06052-1417
United States
56 Lexington Street
New Britain, CT 06052-1417
United States
Phone 1 (860) 229-0257
Fax 1 (860) 229-3445
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 20:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
| Adult | $ 9.00 |
| Senior | $ 8.00 |
| Students | $ 7.00 |
| Child 12 & under | FREE |
Facilities
Restaurant or food service
New Britain Youth Museum
New Britain Youth Museum offers school programming outreach, art and history exhibits and special events as well as highlighting the cultural heritage of the diverse cultures in central Connecticut.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 16:00 |
