About the Connecticut Museum

Discover Connecticut Culture and History

 

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Discover Conneticut History

Museum closing @ 3 pm on December 24, CLOSED December 25. Museum closing @ 3 pm December 31, CLOSED January 1. Inspire Center open during the holiday week!

Your support helps to collect, preserve, and share Connecticut's culture and history. Give Today!

Save the Dates

May 22, 2025 – 200th Anniversary Exhibition Opening and Annual Meeting
September 18, 2025 – “Taste of 200” Bicentennial Celebration

Visit our Upcoming Events page for a full list of programs and events, including our new series, “Made to Last,” which highlights objects from our vast collection and connects them with crafts and traditions from today.

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Stay tuned for updates on 200th anniversary-related programming and events, as well as special announcements!

Give to the Annual Fund

Support all we do! From cultural events with community partners to educational programming for schools across the state, your donation to the Annual Fund makes it all possible. The Annual Fund supports our ongoing efforts to make collections, exhibitions, research, cultural sustainability, and education accessible to everyone. Your gift is tax deductible.

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Stay tuned for updates on 200th anniversary updates and announcements announcements all year long!

Location

One Elizabeth Street
Hartford CT, 06105

860.236.5621

 

Museum Hours:

Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm, Thursday until 8 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

Research Center Hours:

Tuesday-Saturday 12 pm - 5 pm, Thursday until 8 pm
Always by appointment only.