Museums and Galleries

Museums in New Haven, Connecticut range from Yale's fine art to American history

5 places to visit

Eli Whitney Museum

915 Whitney Avenue Hamden, CT 06517 203-777-1833
Museum focusing on Eli Whitney's life, his inventions and his legacy. In addition to historic exhibits, the museum also holds a water learning lab and outdoor study areas. The barn, built in 1816, is the site of special events throughout the year.
Fall/Winter Hours: From Labor Day to Memorial Day - Saturdays 10am - 3pm and Sunday 10am - 3pm.
Spring/Summer Hours: From Memorial Day to Labor Day - Saturdays & Sundays 11am - 4pm. Water Learning Lab is open on the weekends from May through October.
Admission: There is no charge for admission. There is a fee of $5-$18 to build Walk In Projects.

Visit website

Connecticut Children's Museum

22 Wall Street New Haven, CT 06511 203-562-5437
Interactive, innovative and inclusive museum with eight rooms of hands-on exhibits, observation bee hive, the Great Green Room from Goodnight Moon, and a pint-size post office.
Hours: Saturday & Sunday, Noon - 5pm. Admission is $10.

Visit website

Yale Center for British Art

1080 Chapel Street New Haven, CT 06510 203-432-2800
The YCBA houses the largest collection of British art outside the United Kingdom, encompassing works in a range of media from the Elizabethan period to the present day. It offers exhibitions and programs year-round, including lectures, concerts, films, symposia, tours, and family events.

Visit website

Barker Character, Comic & Cartoon Museum

1188 Highland Ave. (Route 10) Cheshire, CT 06410 203-699-3822
Over 80,000 items including toys and character collectibles from 1873 to present; Western, TV and advertising collectibles; cartoon memorabilia; official musuem for Celebriducks, the California Raisin and Gumby; sculpture gallery. Hours:Wednesday through Saturday, noon-4 p.m. Admission: Adults, $5; children age 2 to 12, $3. 

Visit website