Museums and Galleries
Museums in Litchfield, Connecticut range from fine art to American history
5 listings
Waterbury, CT
Mattatuck Museum
144 West Main Street 203-753-0381Exhibits chronicle the industrial history of the Naugatuck Valley as well as its social, architectural and cultural past. Period settings, decorative arts, furniture, 19th- and 20th-century art, changing exhibits. Cafe, museum shop.
Hours: Monday-Closed, Tuesday-Saturday: 11am -5pm, Sunday: 11am - 4pm
General admission: Adults- $20, Seniors $16, Students $13, Ages 6-18 $11, Museums for All $3, FREE: Members, Waterbury Public students, Ages 5 and under
Information: www.mattmuseum.org
Danbury, CT
Danbury Railway Museum
120 White Street and Patriot Drive 203-778-8337Check out this historic station building and railway yard, on your own with a brochure, or with a tour guide. The historic splendor of this antique place tells a story of how railways changed America, and features unique artifacts. See a full description on ourHistoric Homes & Sites page.
Kent, CT
Sloane-Stanley Museum and Kent Furnace
31 Kent Cornwall Road (Route 7) 860-927-3849This museum features a collection of woodworking tools, dating from the 17th century. The ruins of the Kent Furnace, in use through the 19th century are also found on the grounds.
Hours: Open May-October, Friday thru Sunday 10am - 4pm.
Admission: Adults $8, Seniors $6, Ages 6-17 $5, 5 & Under Free.
Bristol, CT
Carousel Museum of New England
95 Riverside Avenue 860-585-5411One of two branches of this unique museum. Exhibits feature antique carousel horses, miniature carousels, and a historic carving shop. Exhibits represent the finest pieces of antique carousel art in existence. The Bristol Center for Arts and Culture features three galleries that include fine art exhibits. The Museum of Fire History displays fire department and firehouse memorabilia. Gift shop. Hours: March-December, Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, noon- 5 p.m.; open during local school holidays. Admission: Adults, $6; seniors, $4.50, children age 4-14, $3.50; children age 1-2, $2. Information: www.thecarouselmuseum.org/
Washington, CT
Institute for American Indian Studies
38 Curtis Rd.(off Route 199) 860-868-0518The Institute for American Indian Studies Museum and Research Center features Native American art and artifacts from 10,000 years ago to present day, hiking trails, outdoor gardens, changing exhibits, and a 16th-century Algonkian village. Explore what life was like in Connecticut 1,000 years ago, sit in a dugout canoe, use replicated tools, and see a full wall mural depicting village life. Information: www.iaismuseum.org.
Hours: Wednesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, noon-5 p.m.
Cost: Adults, $10; seniors, $8; children age 3-12, $6