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The Hill-Stead Museum of Farmington, CT, boasts four Impressionist paintings by Claude Monet, three by Edgar Degas, among works by Manet, Cassatt, and James Mcneill Whistler. The Hill-Stead collection includes hundreds of famous prints, photographs, ceramic works, furniture and so very much more.
The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Arts in Hartford, Connecticut, boasts 'masterpieces wall to wall.' The museum's permanent collection includes six centuries of Impressionist and renaissance works, American decorative arts and paintings, contemporary works, exhibits of historical costumes and textiles, as well as European decorative arts.
The Benton Museum of Art in Storrs, CT, on the UCONN campus, frequently and continuously showcases new exhibits. Please visit the Benton Museum's official website to see what's new in thier 'Programs & Events' section, as presentations change almost every week. The Benton also offers an on-site cafe and store.
The Lyman Allyn Art Museum located in New London, Connecticut, houses more than 10,000 paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, furniture and decorative pieces. The museum's emphasis is in American art from the 18th to the 20th centuries, with occasional long-term exhibits showcased for months at a time.
The Hartford Stage of Hartford, Connecticut, boasts 'big awards, big names, and a mightly reputation', having been recognized for stage shows by the Tony Awards, the OBIEs, and the New York Critics Awards. Click on The Hartford Stage 'calendar' or 'events' links for upcoming shows and special attractions.
The Bushnell is Hartford, CT's premier gem of the Arts and Theater, attracting shows from across the country and around the world. Visit the site's "Event Calendar" for the latest news on the biggest shows coming soon. The Bushnell: Not just a show, it's an experience. Plan a visit to the Bushnell soon.
The Mark Twain House & Museum in Hartford, CT, is a national treasure. Visit this historic site and see Twain's personal reading room, the Clemens family library, the grounds, and the oddities of this dynamic figure of American culture. There is an on-site store and cafe, and plenty of interesting things to see, with frequent new attractions. It's a wonderful place for adults and children alike. See it today.
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