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The Vintage Radio and Communications Museum of Connecticut chronicles the history of electronic communication, and displays more than 750 unique and antique radios and television. There is also a reference library on the property.
Address: 33 Mechanic Street Windsor CT USA 06095
 1 860 673-0518
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Day-Lewis Museum
The Day-Lewis Museum is a Yale-owned archaeology museum that features a dig site and the artifacts culled from that site. Located on Main Street in Farmington, CT.
Address: 158 Main Street Farmington CT USA 06032
1 860 678-1645
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Luddy Taylor Connecticut Valley Tobacco Museum
The Luddy Taylor Connecticut Valley Tobacco Museum chronicles the history of the tobacco industry through photographs and exhibits. Located on Land Road in Windsor, CT.
Address: 35 Land Road Windsor CT USA 06095
1 860 285-1888
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This art museum features a collection of nearly 50,000 works. Especially noted for the Hudson River School landscape paintings, Wadsworth Atheneum also shows impressionist masterpieces, 16th and 17th century European works plus much more.
Address: 600 Main Street Hartford CT
1 860 278-2670
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Lutz Children's Museum
This museum features hands-on exhibits, live animals and a gift shop. Located on South Main Street in Manchester, CT.
Address: 247 South Main Street Manchester CT USA 06040
1 860 643-0949
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The Museum of American Political Life displays a collection of political campaign materials and objects from George Washington to the present. Admission is by donation.
Address: 200 Bloomfield Avenue West Hartford CT USA 06117
1 860 768-4090
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This museum chronicles the history of clock making in Connecticut. Located on Maple Street in Bristol, CT.
Address: 100 Maple Street Bristol CT USA 06010
1 860 583-6070
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New Britain Museum of American Art
The New Britain Museum of American Art focuses exclusively on the history of American art, and showcases over 5000 pieces for visitors to enjoy.
Address: 56 Lexington Street New Britain CT USA 06052
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Menczer Museum of Medicine and Dentistry
The collection at this museum features a chronicle of past procedures, instruments and furnishings used in the practice of early medicine and dentistry. Horace Wells and a history of anesthesia are also on display here. Located on Scarborough Street in Hartford, CT.
Address: 230 Scarborough Street Hartford CT USA
1 860 236-5613
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Academy Hall Museum
The Academy Hall Museum in Rocky Hill is an 1803 academy that taught sea captains theories of navigation. Hours vary, and visitors are encouraged to call before stopping in.
Address: 785 Old Main Street Rocky Hill CT USA 06067
1 860 563-6704
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The Museum of Connecticut History chronicles Connecticut's past and encourages visitors to explore artifacts and exhibits that are focused on local events. Located on Capitol Avenue in Hartford, CT.
Address: 231 Capitol Avenue Hartford CT USA 06106
1 860 757-6500
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Harry Barnes Memorial Nature Center
The Harry Barnes Memorial Nature Center features educational opportunities related to the local outdoors.
Address: 175 Shrub Road Bristol CT USA
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The Living Museum of Avon
The Living Museum of Avon is housed in a restored 19th century schoolhouse and chronicles the history of Avon and the surrounding area. Located on East Main Street.
Address: 8 East Main Street Avon CT USA 06001
1 860 678-1043
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The New England Air Museum showcases 80 aircraft which are housed in two different buildings along with films, exhibits and a gift shop. Tours are available.
Address: Route 75 Windsor Locks CT USA 06096
1 860 623-3305
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The Somers Mountain Museum of Natural History and Primitive Technology showcases over 10,000 years of North American artifacts and features a trail system with edible and medicinal wild plants. Located on Turnpike Road in Somers, not far from Hazardville, CT.
Address: 332 Turnpike Road Somers CT USA 06071
1 860 749-4129
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Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum
The Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum in Wethersfield is made up of three different houses, two of which are National Historic Landmarks. There are also murals on the site that depict local and statewide history.
Address: 211 Main Street Wethersfield CT USA 06109
1 860 529-0612
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New Britain Industrial Museum
The New Britain Industrial Museum chronicles the products that have been produced in New Britain throughout its history. Located on Main Street.
Address: 185 Main Street New Britain CT USA 06051
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New Britain Youth Museum
The New Britain Youth Museum features children's artifacts, circus miniatures and a selection of dolls. Located on High Street.
Address: 30 High Street New Britain CT USA 06051
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Hill-Stead Museum
Tours are available at this National Historic Landmark, which is set on 150 acres and features a sunken garden. Located on Mountain Road in Farmington, CT.
Address: 35 Mountain Road Farmington CT USA 06032
1 860 677-4787
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The Old Manchester Museum houses several artifacts and exhibits including a school house, Spencer and Springfield rifles, a sports hall of fame, and a medical/pharmacy display. A research facility is on-site containing war and genealogy records.
Address: 126 Cedar Street Manchester CT USA 06040
 Send an Email 1 860 647-9983
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The Connecticut Historical Society was established in 1825. This non-profit organization has a museum, library and many educational opportunities.
Address: One Elizabeth Street Hartford CT 06105
1 860 236-5621
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Real Art Ways is a unique organization offering exhibits, education and commissioned art.
Address: 56 Arbor Street Hartford CT 06106
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Housing one of the largest carousel collections in the country, this museum can be found on Riverside Avenue in Bristol, CT.
Address: 95 Riverside Avenue Bristol CT USA 06010
1 860 585-5411
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Fire Museum
The Fire Museum in Manchester showcases antique fire equipment in a turn of the century fire house. Located on Pine Street.
Address: 230 Pine Street Manchester CT USA 06040
1 860 649-9436
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Wood Memorial Library
This is a combination library and museum that features Native American artifacts, antique furniture and a view of local history. Located on Main Street in South Windsor, CT.
Address: 783 Main Street South Windsor CT USA 06074
1 860 289-1783
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The Trash Museum
The Trash Museum is a testament to the power of recycling, and seeks to educate the public on the merits of recycling and solid waste management. Located on Murphy Road in Hartford, CT.
Address: 211 Murphy Road Hartford CT USA 06114
1 860 247-4280
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