Eli Whitney Museum, Experimental learning museum in Hamden, United States
The Eli Whitney Museum spans across a former manufacturing site, featuring hands-on building projects and exhibits about industrial innovations and inventions.
Established in 1979, the museum occupies the grounds of the original Whitney Armory, which produced firearms for the United States government from 1798 to 1888.
The museum maintains a program supporting 60 apprentices aged 13 to 18, teaching them design, fabrication, and educational skills through hands-on experience.
Visitors can participate in weekend workshops, summer programs, and educational activities that align with Connecticut state curriculum standards throughout the year.
The facility houses an American Flyer train layout from Thanksgiving to mid-January, allowing children to operate model trains during regular hours.
Location: Hamden
Inception: 1979
Address: 915 Whitney Avenue
Website: http://eliwhitney.org
GPS coordinates: 41.33575,-72.91063
Latest update: September 20, 2025 21:19
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