The New Britain Museum of American Art is the first institution dedicated to solely acquiring American art. Spanning four centuries of American history, the Museum’s permanent collection is renowned for its strengths in colonial portraiture, the Hudson River School, American Impressionism, the Ash Can School, as well as the important mural series The Arts of Life in America by Thomas Hart Benton. The singular focus on American art and its panoramic view of American artistic achievement, realized through the Museum’s extensive permanent collection, exhibitions, and educational programming, make the New Britain Museum of American Art a significant resource for a broad and diverse public.

During your visit, stroll through the permanent collection galleries, explore special exhibitions, eat lunch at the Museum Café, shop for unique items at the Museum Store, and enjoy the beautiful views of the historic Walnut Hill Park. 

Visiting with children? The Stanley Black & Decker Makerspace and the Art & Book Nook are family-friendly spaces included with your Museum admission, where you can create your own works of art after being inspired by what you see in the galleries. 

Other amenities: Free Parking