New Britain Museum of American Art, New Britain

Name: New Britain Museum of American Art
Address: 56 Lexington St, New Britain, 06052, United States
Telephone: +1 860-229-0257

#2 among attractions in New Britain

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New Britain Museum of American Art, New Britain

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The New Britain Museum of American Art is an art museum in New Britain, Connecticut. Founded in 1903, it is the first museum in the country dedicated to American art. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1903 (121 years ago)Coordinates: 41°39'51"N, 72°47'30"W

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56 Lexington StNew Britain 06052 United States

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+1 860-229-0257

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New Britain Museum of American Art – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: New Britain Stadium, Walnut Hill Park, Sacred Heart Parish, New Britain Industrial Museum.

1.4 miSE
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0.6 miNE
41°40'4"N • 72°46'52"W
New Britain Industrial Museum, New Britain
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Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church, New Britain
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~1980 ftNE
41°40'4"N • 72°47'11"W
New Britain Youth Museum, New Britain
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Temple B'Nai Israel, New Britain
4 min walk • Temple B'Nai Israel is a former Jewish synagogue at 265 West Main Street in New Britain, Connecticut. It is a Beaux Arts building originally constructed as a Masonic Hall in 1929, which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995 under the name "Masonic Temple".
0.6 miE
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First Lutheran Church of the Reformation, New Britain
15 min walk • The First Lutheran Church of the Reformation is a historic church at 77 Franklin Square in New Britain, Connecticut. The congregation was founded in 1885 and the current church building was constructed 1903-07.
0.6 miE
41°39'56"N • 72°46'51"W
Trinity-on-Main, New Britain
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is New Britain Museum of American Art open?

New Britain Museum of American Art is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 11 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 5 pm
Thursday 11 am - 8 pm
Friday 11 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 11 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to New Britain Museum of American Art?

Nearby attractions include Temple B'Nai Israel, New Britain (4 min walk), Walnut Hill Park, New Britain (4 min walk), New Britain Youth Museum, New Britain (10 min walk), Walnut Hill District, New Britain (11 min walk).

How to get to New Britain Museum of American Art by public transport?

The nearest stations to New Britain Museum of American Art:

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Downtown New Britain Station (18 min walk)