Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry, Storrs

Name: Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry
Address: 1 Royce Circle, Storrs, 06269-9029, United States
Telephone: +1 860-486-8580

#2 among attractions in Storrs

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Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry

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The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry is a public museum of puppetry operated by the University of Connecticut and located in Storrs, Connecticut. ()

Established: 1987 (37 years ago)Coordinates: 41°48'17"N, 72°14'34"W

Address

1 Royce CircleStorrs 06269-9029 United States

Contact

+1 860-486-8580

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Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: William Benton Museum of Art, Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts, Connecticut State Museum of Natural History, The Dodd Center for Human Rights.

0.6 miNW
Museum, Concert hall, Art gallery
William Benton Museum of Art, Storrs
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0.7 miW
Music and shows, Theater, Concerts and shows
Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts, Storrs
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0.5 miW
Education, Museum, Natural history museum
Connecticut State Museum of Natural History, Storrs
14 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.
0.4 miW
Library
The Dodd Center for Human Rights, Storrs
12 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.
0.5 miW
Library
Homer D. Babbidge Library, Storrs
13 min walk • The Homer D. Babbidge Library is the main library on the University of Connecticut campus in Storrs.
0.8 miW
Museum
J. Robert Donnelly Husky Heritage Sports Museum, Storrs
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0.6 miW
Basketball, Sport venue, Sport
Harry A. Gampel Pavilion, Storrs
16 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.
0.7 miNW
Universities and schools
University of Connecticut, Storrs
19 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.
0.7 miSW
Hockey, Sport venue, Sport
Mark Edward Freitas Ice Forum, Storrs
18 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.
0.7 miW
Football, Sport venue, Sport
Morrone Stadium, Storrs
18 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 Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry open?

Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 11 am - 7 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 7 pm
Thursday 11 am - 7 pm
Friday 11 am - 7 pm
Saturday 11 am - 7 pm
Sunday 11 am - 7 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry?

Nearby attractions include The Dodd Center for Human Rights, Storrs (12 min walk), Homer D. Babbidge Library, Storrs (13 min walk), Connecticut State Museum of Natural History, Storrs (14 min walk), University of Connecticut School of Business, Storrs (15 min walk).

How to get to Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry:

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Nash-Zimmer Transportation Center (2 min walk)
Nash Center NW • Lines: 674 (2 min walk)