Wadsworth Atheneum

  • 600 Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut
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Size: 154 x 38

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Phone:

1 (860) 278-2670, +1 860 527 080

Website:

www.wadsworthatheneum.org

Topics: general, art, european art. more on MuseumStuff.com

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Staff very helpful. more on Yahoo! Travel

The musuem has a variety of styles of art-modern, impressionism, etc. The cost was 10 but was had in free for being Bank of America customers-so check if there are deals going on ... more on TripAdvisor

There is some interesting art in this museum, but it is not the friendliest place i've ever been to. more on Yahoo! Travel

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13 reviews

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Check out the exhibit schedule. I've seen some fantastic works of art in this museum. I go every year and try ... more on TripAdvisor

prepare to spend the day at the museum. Lots to see. Plan on lunch at the restaurant. Saw my first mummy in the Egyptian ... more on TripAdvisor

The museum is nice and if youre a lover of art and history, you surely want to get over to the Wadsworth. Even with kids in tow, the place is captivating. I especially liked the gift shop there ... more on TripAdvisor

Lots of different artwork, not crowded, nice gift shop. more on TripAdvisor

This is a wonderful Art Museum. Check out the performance schedule and attend a show if you can. We were thrilled with the intimacy of the theater. During intermission and after the show, the performe ... more on TripAdvisor

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4 reviews

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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 ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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. ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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 ... more on Yahoo! Travel

Very well done. Staff very helpful. Lots to see. more on Yahoo! Travel

Top Reviews From igougo

The Wadsworth Athenuem is one of Connecticut's treasures. It was founded in 1842 and is the oldest public art museum in the United ... more on igougo

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I spent a large chunk of my life in the Hartford area so I've been on plenty of family day trips to parks, attractions and historic settings. more >

  

Great Amenities at Wadsworth Atheneum:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Restaurant or food service
  • Gift/news stand

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