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Museum Hours:

Regular Hours:
Tuesday–Friday: 12:00–5:00 pm, Thursday nights until 8pm
Saturday: 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Sunday 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Research Center Hours

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday:
Research open from 12:00-4:30 by appointment only

 

Location

One Elizabeth Street
Hartford CT, 06105

860.236.5621

General Information

Museum

Tuesday-Friday: 12:00–5:00 pm, Thursday nights until 8pm
Saturday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Sunday: 12:00 pm-5:00 pm

Library & Waterman Research Center:

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday: 12:00–4:30 pm, by appointment only
Thursday: 4:30-7:30 pm, by appointment only

One-day admission prices:

FREE for CMCH members and children 5 and under

$12 Adults

$10 Seniors (65 and over)

$8 Students (with valid college ID) and Youth (6–17)