Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of ArtThe Wadsworth Atheneum is the oldest public art museum in the
United States, and the highlight of its permanent collection
exposes visitors to a unique American movement: the Hudson River
School. These fine paintings, originally obtained by Daniel
Wadsworth, are now considered American masterpieces. Address: 600 Main Street Website: www.wadsworthatheneum.org Email: info@wadsworthatheneum.org Telephone: (860) 278 2670 Transportation: The free Star Shuttle service is within walking distance
of the museum. If already on the Star Shuttle service, the
Wadsworth Atheneum is stop #2 Opening Time: Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Wednesdays to Fridays
11am to 5pm (until 8pm on the first Thursday of every month).
Saturdays and Sundays 10am to 5pm Admission: $10 (adults), children under 12 are free. Other
concessions available. Admissions on the first Thursday of the
month, from 5pm to 8pm, is $5 |