The Dodd Center for Human Rights, Storrs

Name: The Dodd Center for Human Rights
Address: 405 Babbidge Road, Storrs, United States

#5 among attractions in Storrs

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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. The Dodd Center also houses several University of Connecticut departments and centers, including Archives & Special Collections, a unit of the University of Connecticut Library, the Human Rights Institute, and the Center for Judaic Studies and Contemporary Jewish Life. The John P. McDonald Reading Room is the public access point for the university archives and special collections. ()

Coordinates: 41°48'21"N, 72°15'4"W

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405 Babbidge RoadStorrs United States

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The Dodd Center for Human Rights – 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, Connecticut State Museum of Natural History.

~1090 ftNW
Museum, Concert hall, Art gallery
William Benton Museum of Art, Storrs
6 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.
0.4 miE
Specialty museum, Museum
Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry, Storrs
12 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.
~1700 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 ftSW
Education, Museum, Natural history museum
Connecticut State Museum of Natural History, Storrs
4 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.
0.9 miN
Archaeological site
Farwell Barn, Storrs
24 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.
~350 ftNW
Library
Homer D. Babbidge Library, Storrs
2 min walk • The Homer D. Babbidge Library is the main library on the University of Connecticut campus in Storrs.
~1890 ftW
Museum
J. Robert Donnelly Husky Heritage Sports Museum, Storrs
10 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.
~920 ftW
Basketball, Sport venue, Sport
Harry A. Gampel Pavilion, Storrs
5 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.
0.4 miN
Universities and schools
University of Connecticut, Storrs
11 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.
0.4 miSW
Hockey, Sport venue, Sport
Mark Edward Freitas Ice Forum, Storrs
11 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.
~1970 ftSW
Football, Sport venue, Sport
Morrone Stadium, Storrs
10 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 The Dodd Center for Human Rights?

Nearby attractions include Homer D. Babbidge Library, Storrs (2 min walk), University of Connecticut School of Business, Storrs (4 min walk), Connecticut State Museum of Natural History, Storrs (4 min walk), William Benton Museum of Art, Storrs (6 min walk).

How to get to The Dodd Center for Human Rights by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Dodd Center for Human Rights:

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UConn Shippee Southbound • Lines: 674, 675 (8 min walk)
UConn East Campus Northbound • Lines: 674, 675 (9 min walk)