Connecticut State Museum of Natural History, Storrs

Name: Connecticut State Museum of Natural History
Address: 2019 Hillside Rd, Storrs, 06269, United States
Telephone: (860) 486-4460

#4 among attractions in Storrs

Education, Museum, Natural history museum

Connecticut State Museum of Natural History

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The Connecticut State Museum of Natural History was located in Storrs, Connecticut, as part of the University of Connecticut. ()

Established: 1988 (36 years ago)Coordinates: 41°48'15"N, 72°15'10"W

Address

2019 Hillside RdStorrs 06269 United States

Contact

(860) 486-4460

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Connecticut State Museum of Natural History – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: William Benton Museum of Art, Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry, Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts, The Dodd Center for Human Rights.

~1530 ftN
Museum, Concert hall, Art gallery
William Benton Museum of Art, Storrs
8 min walk • The William Benton Museum of Art is a public fine arts museum located on the University of Connecticut's main campus in Storrs, Connecticut, US.
0.5 miE
Specialty museum, Museum
Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry, Storrs
14 min walk • The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry is a public museum of puppetry operated by the University of Connecticut and located in Storrs, Connecticut.
~1790 ftNW
Music and shows, Theater, Concerts and shows
Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts, Storrs
9 min walk • The Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts is a public performing arts venue located on the University of Connecticut's main campus in Storrs, Connecticut.
~720 ftNE
Library
The Dodd Center for Human Rights, Storrs
4 min walk • The Dodd Center for Human Rights is a University of Connecticut center which supports programming, educational initiatives, and events dedicated to the theme of human rights.
1 miN
Archaeological site
Farwell Barn, Storrs
27 min walk • The Farwell Barn, also known as Jacobson Barn or Jacobson's Barn, is a historic property on Horsebarn Hill Road in Storrs, Connecticut, on the campus of the University of Connecticut. The property is also the site of the archaeological remains of the Farwell House.
~880 ftN
Library
Homer D. Babbidge Library, Storrs
5 min walk • The Homer D. Babbidge Library is the main library on the University of Connecticut campus in Storrs.
~1720 ftNW
Museum
J. Robert Donnelly Husky Heritage Sports Museum, Storrs
9 min walk • The J. Robert Donnelly Husky Heritage Sports Museum is a public museum located on the University of Connecticut's main campus at Storrs, Connecticut. The museum documents and celebrates UConn's intercollegiate athletics.
~570 ftNW
Basketball, Sport venue, Sport
Harry A. Gampel Pavilion, Storrs
3 min walk • Harry A. Gampel Pavilion is a 10,167-seat multi-purpose arena in Storrs, Connecticut, United States, on the campus of the University of Connecticut. The arena opened on January 21, 1990, and is the largest on-campus arena in New England. It was named after industrialist and 1943 UConn graduate Harry A.
0.5 miN
Universities and schools
University of Connecticut, Storrs
13 min walk • The University of Connecticut is a public land-grant research university in Storrs, Connecticut. It was founded in 1881. The primary 4,400-acre campus is in Storrs, approximately a half hour's drive from Hartford and 90 minutes from Boston.
~1550 ftS
Hockey, Sport venue, Sport
Mark Edward Freitas Ice Forum, Storrs
8 min walk • Mark Edward Freitas Ice Forum is a 2,000-seat hockey rink in Storrs, Connecticut. It is the home arena for the University of Connecticut women's and practice facility of men's college ice hockey teams.
~1270 ftSW
Football, Sport venue, Sport
Morrone Stadium, Storrs
7 min walk • Morrone Stadium, officially known as Joseph J. Morrone Stadium is the on-campus soccer stadium at University of Connecticut in Storrs, Connecticut. The 5,100-seat stadium was built in 1969. and has undergone many renovations since. The stadium hosts the school's men's and women's soccer programs.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Connecticut State Museum of Natural History?

Nearby attractions include University of Connecticut School of Business, Storrs (4 min walk), The Dodd Center for Human Rights, Storrs (4 min walk), Homer D. Babbidge Library, Storrs (5 min walk), William Benton Museum of Art, Storrs (8 min walk).

How to get to Connecticut State Museum of Natural History by public transport?

The nearest stations to Connecticut State Museum of Natural History:

Bus

UConn Shippee Southbound • Lines: 674, 675 (11 min walk)
UConn East Campus Northbound • Lines: 674, 675 (12 min walk)