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New Britain Museum of American Art

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NBMAA, New Britain Museum of American Art, American Art, Art, Museum, Art Museum.

Mission

“Erected By the People for the Use of the People,” the New Britain Museum of American Art is dedicated to serving all people by pursuing excellence in art through collections, exhibitions, and education.

Dedication to serving all people: To be one of the nation’s most welcoming art museums by ensuring that the Museum’s facilities, collections, exhibitions, and education programs create optimal conditions for first-hand experiences with art; by broadening and deepening the Museum’s audience through outreach, education, and marketing; and by establishing the NBMAA as a vital force in the cultural and educational life of central Connecticut.
Collection: To be one of the nation’s most distinguished art museums by forming, conserving, and researching an encyclopedic collection of the best works in all artistic media by American artists.
Exhibitions: To be one of the nation’s most dynamic art museums by exhibiting the permanent collection and special exhibitions on widely diverse subjects in ways that combine the highest aesthetic standards with engaging and intellectually accessible presentations.
Education: To be one of the nation’s most effective centers for learning about art by creating an optimal learning environment for the Museum’s diverse audiences, and by understanding that education is at the center of its public service role.
The New Britain Museum of American Art will be known as one of America’s most welcoming, distinguished, dynamic, and educationally ambitious art museums.

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Address: 56 Lexington St, New Britain, CT 06052, USA
Phone: (860) 229-0257
gro.aambn@aambn
State: Connecticut
City: New Britain
Zip Code: 06052


Opening Hours

Monday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Reviews
Gorgeous museum!!! They have wonderful collection, the grounds are beautiful and it borders Walnut Hill Park which easy designed by Olmstead who also designed Central Park in NYC. This is the oldest museum of American Art in the country. They have a hands on children's area and many activities for kids. The cafe offers delicious food, free refills on coffee, and friendly staff. There is a patio with tables outside the cafe where you can sit and enjoy the views of the beautiful park on nice days. Plenty of free parking. A wonderful place worth visiting! 🌞 Please Like is this was helpful, thanks!
7 years ago (12-03-2018)
This is both a great museum and a local gem. I've been coming here since grade school field trips and I regularly take my family. There's a few rooms of Hudson River School paintings that are simply lovely. The top floor changes from time to time but often has great modern art. The museum has a great collection and cycles it often enough to reward repeat visits. The people who work there are nice, and clearly like working in a cool museum. They also have a great education department and offer art classes. I've taken my kids and it's made for a great family experience. Go if you can; it's a wonderful place.
8 years ago (17-10-2017)
Such a wonderful! Excellent for anyone, any age. Thankful to have it so close to home
7 years ago (21-04-2018)
A wonderful museum that focuses exclusively on American Art of the 19th and 20th centuries. There are works by both famous and less well known artists in a spacious and modern building. It is adjacent to the Walnut Hill Park with views of the park from the museum. You leave with a great insight into American Art.
7 years ago (24-03-2018)
Great works of art, not too cluttered. Interesting bench or seating in every room (they're an understated character in this museum). Appreciate the BoA weekends.
7 years ago (13-03-2018)
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