Wadsworth Atheneum, Hartford

Name: Wadsworth Atheneum
Address: 600 Main St, Hartford, 06103-2990, United States
Telephone: +1 860-278-2670

#3 among attractions in Hartford

Museum, Top attraction, Gothic Revival architecture, Art gallery, More...

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Facts and practical information

The Wadsworth Atheneum is an art museum in Hartford, Connecticut. The Wadsworth is noted for its collections of European Baroque art, ancient Egyptian and Classical bronzes, French and American Impressionist paintings, Hudson River School landscapes, modernist masterpieces and contemporary works, as well as collections of early American furniture and decorative arts. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1844 (181 years ago)Coordinates: 41°45'49"N, 72°40'24"W

Address

600 Main StDowntown HartfordHartford 06103-2990 United States

Contact

+1 860-278-2670

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Day trips

Wadsworth Atheneum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: XL Center, Old State House, Dunkin' Donuts Park, Bushnell Park.

0.4 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
XL Center, Hartford
11 min walk • The XL Center, nestled in the heart of downtown Hartford, Connecticut, stands as a premier sports and entertainment destination in New England. This versatile arena, with its expansive seating capacity, hosts a diverse range of events, from high-energy hockey games...
~960 ftN
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Old State House, Hartford
5 min walk • The Old State House in Hartford, Connecticut is generally believed to have been designed by noted American architect Charles Bulfinch as his first public building. The State House is currently managed by the Office of Legislative Management of the Connecticut General Assembly.
0.6 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Dunkin' Donuts Park, Hartford
15 min walk • Dunkin' Donuts Park is a 6,121-seat baseball park in Hartford, Connecticut. It is the home field of the Hartford Yard Goats of the Double-A Northeast.
~1370 ftW
Park
Bushnell Park, Hartford
7 min walk • Bushnell Park in Hartford, Connecticut is the oldest publicly funded park in the United States. It was conceived by the Reverend Horace Bushnell in the mid-1850s at a time when the need for open public spaces was just starting to be recognized.
~1260 ftNE
Museum, Cinema, Science museum
Connecticut Science Center, Hartford
7 min walk • The Connecticut Science Center is a nine-story museum located on the Connecticut River in Hartford, Connecticut designed by César Pelli & Associates, which opened on June 12, 2009.
0.4 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts, Hartford
10 min walk • The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts is a performing arts venue at 166 Capitol Street in Hartford, Connecticut. Managed by a non-profit organization, it is marketed as Connecticut's premier presenter of the performing arts.
~590 ftNW
Church, Cemetery
Ancient Burying Ground, Hartford
3 min walk • The First Church of Christ and the Ancient Burying Ground is a historic church and cemetery at 60 Gold Street in Hartford, Connecticut. It is the oldest church congregation in Hartford, founded in 1636 by Thomas Hooker.
~1590 ftN
Shopping, Department store
Cheney Building, Hartford
8 min walk • The R. and F. Cheney Building, also known as the Brown Thomson Building, is a commercial building designed by noted American architect H. H. Richardson. It is located at 942 Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut, and is now on the National Register of Historic Places.
~1380 ftE
Convention center
Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford
7 min walk • The Connecticut Convention Center is a convention center located in downtown Hartford, Connecticut, United States, overlooking the Connecticut River.
~960 ftNE
Park
Constitution Plaza, Hartford
5 min walk • Constitution Plaza is a large commercial mixed-use development in Downtown Hartford, Connecticut.
1.4 miSW
Nightlife, Cinema
Cinestudio, Hartford
37 min walk • Cinestudio is an independent film theater located on the campus of Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut. The theater is a single-screen venue with a seating capacity of approximately 485, a classic McKim, Mead & White design from 1935.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Wadsworth Atheneum open?

Wadsworth Atheneum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 11 am - 5 pm
Thursday 11 am - 5 pm
Friday 11 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Wadsworth Atheneum?

Nearby attractions include St. John's Episcopal Church, Hartford (2 min walk), Main Street Historic District No. 2, Hartford (2 min walk), Travelers Tower, Hartford (2 min walk), Hartford Club, Hartford (3 min walk).

How to get to Wadsworth Atheneum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wadsworth Atheneum:

Bus

Hartford Megabus (11 min walk)
Hartford Union Station (16 min walk)

Train

Hartford (15 min walk)