New Britain Museum of American Art

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4.7

( 8 reviews )

Art Galleries, Art Museums, Specialty Museums

Open 10:00 AM - 08:00 PM See Hours

56 Lexington St, New Britain, CT 06052, United States

+1 8602-290-257

The New Britain Museum of American Art is a renowned institution dedicated to showcasing the rich and diverse heritage of American art. Located in New Britain, Connecticut, the museum offers a captivating experience for visitors of all ages. With its extensive collection of over 8,300 artworks, ranging from colonial times to the present day, the museum provides a comprehensive overview of American artistic expression. From iconic pieces by acclaimed artists such as Georgia O'Keeffe and Salvador Dali to lesser-known gems, the museum offers a wide range of artistic styles and movements, including impressionism and photography. With a commitment to education, the museum also organizes various programs and events to engage and enlighten visitors about American art history. With its beautiful galleries, knowledgeable docents, and a focus on celebrating the rich tapestry of American art, the New Britain Museum of American Art is a must-visit destination for art enthusiasts and cultural explorers alike.

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Roberto c.

March 22, 2024

A world class museum from the wonderful selections to the zen-like (at least to me) physical space. Quite frankly, I was surprised and greatly impressed. Never thought I’d see something like this in CT. It’s the first museum in the US dedicated to American artists. The curator(s) have done an amazing job. Warhol, Okeefe, Moses, Sargent, Remington, Rockwell, et al. are all represented. Had lunch at the beautiful cafe overlooking the park. We visited on a Thus. No line to get in. There were three of us. Clinton library offers free tickets for up to four folks. You have to reserve those tickets first. It was a great day.

Alex chan

March 22, 2024

As far as small art museums go, museum was pretty fantastic. It was clean and well maintained . We loved the Walter Wick exhibit. They had a lot of prints of his work and my kids loved finding the hidden objects. Another highlight was the videos of Walter Wick"s Rube Goldberg machines.

Erin carrier

March 22, 2024

Didn’t know this place existed but glad I went along with family to check it out. What a pleasant surprise it turned out to be. Stayed for close to an hour and a half. The building itself is very nice and well maintained. The galleries are spacious with plenty of room to get around and see paintings from differing vantage points. I was a big fan of the impressionist artwork! The whole exhibit on Walter Wick and I Spy has fantastic. Very interactive and we had a lot of fun as a family trying to find all the hidden objects!

Soto family

March 22, 2024

This museum had plenty of art across different mediums for art enthusiasts to enjoy. It's well laid out and the sections each have enough context for you to truly take in what you are viewing. I enjoyed the vibrant displays and all of the Black exhibits were so powerful. The Native American pieces are also powerful and tell powerful stories. I would encourage anyone to visit this museum to enjoy all of its art.

Jerry d

March 22, 2024

This is a charming musium with a nice collection of art. They have a lot from different time periods and movements, including a couple that directly reference other works they have in their collection. They also have some which I'm not too crazy about, so I didn't take a lot of time to study. Mostly the postmodernism pieces. Overall, I think the place is too small. However, I don't have the funds to donate to give them a vew wing.

Brenda reed

March 22, 2024

It was such a lovely experience working with the New Britain Museum of Art on Saturday, May 20th, 2023! Upon realizing that my client's schedule outdoor wedding was going to be rained out, I guided them through a rain plan and they were lucky enough that the NB Museum was available! They were so accommodating, had everything ready for their ceremony, and Sarah was super helpful telling us how I could photograph in the different areas of the museum for their portraits. The photos came out beautiful, and my clients are so happy! Looking forward to photographing here again!