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The Connecticut Historical Society is located in the West End of Hartford, at the corner of Elizabeth Street and Asylum Avenue. Come visit the CHS and check out one of our exhibits or learn more about Connecticut’s past or your own family story in the Waterman Research Center.

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Location & Hours
Connecticut Historical Society
One Elizabeth Street, Hartford
CT, 06105 | 860.236.5621
Museum:
Tuesday–Friday: 12:00–5:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Library & Waterman Research Center:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday: 12:00–2:00 pm and 2:30–4:30 pm, by appointment only
Waterman Research Center will be closed for cleaning each open day at 2:00 pm
One-day admission prices:
FREE for CHS members and children 5 and under
$12 Adults
$10 Seniors (65 and over)
$8 Students (with valid college ID) and Youth (6–17)
Click here for COVID-19 visiting rules. Click here for the CHS’s digital programs.