Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Art museum in Hartford, United States
The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art holds collections of European paintings, American art, contemporary pieces, decorative arts, and historical textiles in five connected buildings.
Founded by Daniel Wadsworth and opened in 1844, the museum stands as the oldest continuously operating public art museum in the United States.
The Amistad Center for Art and Culture operates within the museum walls, presenting exhibitions and programs focused on African American art and history.
The museum provides guided tours in multiple languages, educational workshops for children and adults, and maintains a research library for art scholars.
Four prominent architects contributed to the museum's design over time: Alexander Jackson Davis, Henry Austin, Ithiel Town, and Benjamin Wistar Morris.
Location: Hartford
Inception: 2345
Founders: Daniel Wadsworth
Architects: Alexander Jackson Davis, Henry Austin, Ithiel Town, Benjamin Wistar Morris
Official opening: 1844
Address: 25 Atheneum Square 06103
Phone: +1(860)2782670
Email: info@wadsworthatheneum.org
Website: https://thewadsworth.org
GPS coordinates: 41.76371,-72.67309
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:51
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