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Museum Hours
Tuesday – Friday: 10 am – 5 pm, Thursday nights until 8 pm
Saturday: 10 am – 5 pm
Sunday: noon – 5 pm

Waterman Research Center Hours
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday:
Research open from 12:00-4:30 by appointment only

Location

One Elizabeth Street
Hartford CT, 06105

860.236.5621

General Information

Museum Hours

Tuesday-Friday: 10 am – 5 pm, Thursdays until 8 pm
Saturday:  10 am – 5 pm
Sunday: noon -5 pm

Waterman Research Center Hours

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday:
Research open from 12:00-4:30 by appointment only

Admission Prices

FREE for Connecticut Museum Members and children 5 and under

$12 Adults

$10 Seniors (65 and over)

$8 Students (with valid college ID) and Youth (6–17)