Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art - Hartford Art Museum
- Address: 600 Main Street,Hartford, CT 06103-2911
- Phone: 8602782670
- Email: info(at)wadsworthatheneum.org
- Website:www.wadsworthatheneum.org
| Average Rating |
4.5
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8+ reviews from 3 sources |
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| Yahoo! Travel | 4.0 |
4+ reviews |
| Frommers | 3.0 |
1+ reviews |
| Yelp | 4.5 |
3+ reviews |
Estimated Price: From $5
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
600 Main StreetHartford, CT 06103-2911
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art Details
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- Wheelchair Accessible
Descriptions from Across the Web
- The Wadsworth Atheneum is America's oldest public art museum, founded in 1842. Its collections include Hudson River School landscapes, Old Master paintings, modernist masterpieces, Meissen and Sevres porcelains, an in-depth collection of American furniture and ... more on MuseumStuff.com
- Opened in 1842, this was the first public art museum in the United States and remains a repository with few equals in New England. The strength of the collection lies primarily in its American paintings, spanning the period from landscape artists of the 19th century through luminaries of the New ... more on Frommers
- Connecticut's premier art museum - Museum hours: Tue.-Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. - Museum Cafe hours: Tue.-Sun. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. - Museum shop hours: Tue.-Sun. 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. - Closed ... more on entertainment.com
- Connecticut's premier art museum - Museum hours: Tue.-Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. - Museum Cafe hours: Tue.-Sun. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. - Museum shop hours: Tue.-Sun. 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. - Closed ... more on entertainment.com
Reviews From Across The Web read all
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3.0
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Where are the people
(February 05, 2004 00:00)
There is some interesting art in this museum, but it is not the friendliest place i've ever been to. And when i was there there ... By Brenda from West Hartford, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Read full review on Yahoo! Travel
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5.0
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Brenda S. 's review
A gem in the middle of Hartford. This is one of the best museums anywhere and is America's oldest public art museum. The first time I went to the ... a user of yelp.com. Read full review on Yelp
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1.0
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stuffy
stuffy and muddled, this is an overrated stop. most of their good art is on the road right now, because of an expansion plan that didn't happen. confusing layout, ... By artlover from farmington, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Read full review on Yahoo! Travel
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5.0
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Walter S. 's review
I only had an hour at the Wadsworth as we went through Hartford, but boy am I glad I took the time. It's a spectacular collection, with a little bit ... a user of yelp.com. Read full review on Yelp
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5.0
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Wadsworth Atheneum Museum
As far as paintings & sculpture are concerned, the Wadsworth has the most fabulous collection I've ever seen. I was nearly brought to tears by original paintings of the Pre Raphaelites, The Lady of Shalott & Saint George. The Wadsworth dates back to 1842, & with patrons the likes of J.P. Morgan(f... By givmeanid from Pennsylvania, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Read full review on Yahoo! Travel
Directions
FROM SPRINGFIELD, MASS., AND POINTS NORTH Take I-91 South to Capitol Area Exit 29A. Take the Prospect Street exit. Turn right onto Prospect. The back of the museum is on the left, one block up. Parking Lot is on your RIGHT. FROM NEW HAVEN AND POINTS SOUTH
1 block west of the Old State House
Hours
Wed-Fri 11am-5pm; Sat-Sun 10am-5pm (until 8pm 1st Thurs of most months)
Miscellaneous
- Admission: General admission, adults, $9; seniors, $7; students ages 13 - college with ID, $5. Children 12 and under, free. General admission is free on Saturdays until noon except during special fund-raising events. Group discounts available for 10 or more with adv
Other Web Resources
- Read more about Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art on Yahoo! Travel
- www.wadsworthatheneum.org
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- http://www.visitnewhaven.com
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