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Review & FAQ:

  • What is the New Britain Museum of American Art?
  • What notable collections does the museum have?
    • The Sanford B.D. Low Illustration Collection includes important works by Norman Rockwell.
  • What styles and periods are represented in the museum’s permanent collections?
    • The museum’s permanent collections include:
    • Colonial and Federal portraits.
    • Early and late Hudson River School paintings.
    • 19th century still lifes and post-Civil War figural painting and sculpture.
    • Impressionism, Social Realism, Surrealism, and Early Modernism.
    • Works from the Ash Can School.
  • Are guided tours available?
    • Yes, groups of eight or more can participate in hour-long docent-led guided tours.
  • Does the museum offer educational programs?
    • Yes, the museum welcomes school groups, early childhood groups, and provides resources for homeschooling.

56 Lexington Street, New Britain, Connecticut 06052, Phone: 860-229-0257, Map

New Britain Museum of American Art, Connecticut
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