William Benton Museum of Art, Storrs

Name: William Benton Museum of Art
Address: 245 Glenbrook Rd, Storrs, 06269-9005, United States
Telephone: +1 860-486-4520

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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. The Benton houses a permanent collection of over 6,500 artistic works and hosts special exhibitions, concerts, campus art walks, and other events. The museum is named in honor of the prominent U.S. senator and university trustee William Benton. The Benton has a cafe and a gift store. Admission to the museum is free for all. ()

Established: 1967 (57 years ago)Coordinates: 41°48'31"N, 72°15'10"W

Address

245 Glenbrook RdStorrs 06269-9005 United States

Contact

+1 860-486-4520

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William Benton Museum of Art – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry, Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts, Connecticut State Museum of Natural History, The Dodd Center for Human Rights.

0.6 miSE
Specialty museum, Museum
Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry, Storrs
15 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.
~930 ftW
Music and shows, Theater, Concerts and shows
Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts, Storrs
5 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.
~1530 ftS
Education, Museum, Natural history museum
Connecticut State Museum of Natural History, Storrs
8 min walk • The Connecticut State Museum of Natural History was located in Storrs, Connecticut, as part of the University of Connecticut. The small museum contained a variety of scientific and archaeological collections about the cultural history of southern New England.
~1090 ftSE
Library
The Dodd Center for Human Rights, Storrs
6 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.
0.7 miN
Archaeological site
Farwell Barn, Storrs
19 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.
~740 ftS
Library
Homer D. Babbidge Library, Storrs
4 min walk • The Homer D. Babbidge Library is the main library on the University of Connecticut campus in Storrs.
~1440 ftW
Museum
J. Robert Donnelly Husky Heritage Sports Museum, Storrs
7 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.
~1240 ftS
Basketball, Sport venue, Sport
Harry A. Gampel Pavilion, Storrs
7 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.
~1140 ftN
Universities and schools
University of Connecticut, Storrs
6 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.
0.6 miS
Hockey, Sport venue, Sport
Mark Edward Freitas Ice Forum, Storrs
15 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.
0.5 miS
Football, Sport venue, Sport
Morrone Stadium, Storrs
14 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)

When is William Benton Museum of Art open?

William Benton Museum of Art is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 1 pm - 4:30 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 4:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to William Benton Museum of Art?

Nearby attractions include University of Connecticut School of Engineering, Storrs (4 min walk), Homer D. Babbidge Library, Storrs (4 min walk), Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts, Storrs (5 min walk), University of Connecticut School of Business, Storrs (5 min walk).

How to get to William Benton Museum of Art by public transport?

The nearest stations to William Benton Museum of Art:

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UConn Chemistry Eastbound • Lines: 675 (6 min walk)
UConn East Campus Southbound • Lines: 674, 675 (7 min walk)