Wadsworth Atheneum

Wadsworth Atheneum is a art museum Downtown Hartford Hartford located in United States.

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600 Main St (between Gold, Arch & Prospect) Hartford , CT 06103 United States

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Ashley

Everyone knows about the big events like the (amazing!) Festival of Trees , but there's always something going on that's worth checking out. Sign up for their e-newsletter to stay informed.

Dean Moriarty

Only museum in Hartford C.T. Modern and Classical Art . Nice place to think and appreciate art . Also free for residents.

The Feast

The Wadsworth's Aetna Theater just partnered with Manic Productions and jumped into the indie music act. They debuted with an Amanda Shires show this week. Don't miss drone doom legends Earth on 6/16. Read more

Nico Parker

This museum has a lot of different art styles and they're all pretty interesting. I definitely recommend it to anyone who enjoys any type of art .

Frank Buonomo

Great permanent & temporary exhibits . Nice architecture as well .

PT6 Nation

The Wadsworth Atheneum is a Hartford institution with an amazing collection and some of the countries top traveling exhibits . Hint: The museum cafe is a great spot for lunch !

Tiffany Barberino

Excellent artwork friendly staff ! Would love to visit again!

Krystal B

Definitely was the best part of my trip to Hartford! Seeing original Van Gogh, Picasso, Monet was neat

Alex Robertson

world class museum even though it's in, uh, hartford? let's get this to a 9.0 folks

Renee-Marie Krug Krug

Factoid: The Wadsworth Athenaeum is the oldest museum in the US!

Alex Robertson

Great collection

Brian Curtin

The Wadsworth is an excellent place to spend and afternoon, or maybe two; if the paintings move you. Some of my favorite pieces count as outside art - and they seen to have more to say than the icons

Paul Shinn

The front entrance coat rack has free personal temporary lockers that can hold most backpacks and messenger bags.

Derrie Ann Cordeiro

Very nice gift shop , friendly staff .

Nancy Margolis

Great museum , a gem in our state capital!

Uzma Shah-Chishti

Beautiful collection!

Talina Angelina

Amazing! Great exhibit

Chris Gorski

Right now, it's under renovation so lots of stuff is packed away.

Elaine

Look for the Dali!

Michelle C

Want to see something cool go see the trees on Dec.5

FoxCT

This is a great place to check out the St. Patrick's Day parade from!

Robbie Canavan

Great place to learn some history and enjoy the art !

Carol Clapp

Lady of Shalott -- don't miss it!

Erik Bowen

The Wadsworth Atheneum has their After Hours on the first Thursday of the month.

Casie Timmons

Come for MLK day..

Brendan O'Neil

Great local gem, a must if you are visiting Hartford

Dan Siopa

Sometimes have nice cultural shows

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Great for picnics and a walk. - Christopher Nason

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Burgers and beer selection are excellent. Staff are great. They validated parking (consider it a free beer!!!!) - Paul Shea

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Sweet potato ravioli and maple bacon gelato are delicious - Allie Jacobs