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The New Haven Museum and Historical Society has a mission is to preserve and present the history of the local area. Founded in 1862, it was originally known as the New Haven Colony Historical Society. The museum’s collection includes art, artifacts, furniture, photography, and other historic objects that cover New Haven history from the first settlement up to the present.
Its exhibits focus on local features like East Rock, Winchester, and Yale and on historic people such as Benedict Arnold, Noah Webster, Eli Whitney, and many more. The museum is housed in a 1929 Colonial revival style building.
114 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, Connecticut, Phone: 203-562-4183
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