New Haven Museum, New Haven

Name: New Haven Museum
Address: 114 Whitney Ave, New Haven, 06510-1238, United States
Telephone: +1 203-562-4183

#47 among attractions in New Haven

Museum, History museum

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The New Haven Museum and Historical Society was founded in 1862 in New Haven, Connecticut for the purposes of preserving and presenting the region’s history. The museum has a collection containing art, photography, furniture and other artifacts from throughout New Haven’s history and regularly presents programs and special exhibits. ()

Established: 1862 (162 years ago)Coordinates: 41°18'50"N, 72°55'19"W

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114 Whitney AveCentral New Haven (Downtown New Haven)New Haven 06510-1238 United States

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+1 203-562-4183

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New Haven Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Peabody Museum of Natural History, Yale University Art Gallery, Yale Center for British Art, Yale School of Art.

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Museum, Natural history museum, History museum
Peabody Museum of Natural History, New Haven
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Museum, Art gallery, Art museum
Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven
16 min walk • The Yale University Art Gallery is the oldest university art museum in the Western Hemisphere. It houses a major encyclopedic collection of art in several interconnected buildings on the campus of Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut.
0.6 miSW
Collection of 16th- to 19th-century art
Yale Center for British Art, New Haven
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0.6 miSW
Museum, Universities and schools, Art gallery
Yale School of Art, New Haven
15 min walk • The Yale School of Art is the art school of Yale University. Founded in 1869 as the first professional fine arts school in the United States, it grants Masters of Fine Arts degrees to students completing a two-year course in graphic design, painting/printmaking, photography, or sculpture.
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Landmark cemetery with graves of famous
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~1260 ftNW
Game and entertainment center, Hockey, Sport venue
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~860 ftW
Hiking trail, Hiking
Farmington Canal Heritage Trail, New Haven
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0.7 miSE
Entertainment district, Nightlife, Dancing
Wooster Square, New Haven
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~1410 ftSW
Park
Silliman College, New Haven
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~1480 ftSW
Music venue, Nightlife, Concerts and shows
Woolsey Hall, New Haven
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Shubert Theatre, New Haven
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is New Haven Museum open?

New Haven Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 12 pm - 5 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to New Haven Museum?

Nearby attractions include Hillhouse Avenue, New Haven (2 min walk), Peabody Museum of Natural History, New Haven (4 min walk), Yale Collection of Musical Instruments, New Haven (4 min walk), St. Mary's Church, New Haven (5 min walk).

How to get to New Haven Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to New Haven Museum:

Bus

Helen Hadley Hall • Lines: Blue Line (Day) (3 min walk)
Sachem/Whitney • Lines: Blue Line (Day) (4 min walk)

Train

New Haven-State Street (16 min walk)
New Haven Union Station (30 min walk)