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Wadsworth Atheneum

600 Main St, Hartford, CT, 06103 Map

860-278-2670

The Wadsworth is your place to connect with amazing art. You will find us in the heart of Hartford, CT with our castle doors open.

Founded in 1842 with a vision for infusing art into the American experience, the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art is home to a collection of nearly 50,000 works of art, spanning 5,000 years and encompassing European art from antiquity to contemporary as well as American art from the 1600s through today. The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art is the oldest continuously-operating public art museum in the United States, opening its doors to the public in 1844.

This pass provides FREE general museum admission for 2 adults, age 18 and up. Free for ages 17 and younger. Buy one get one free film admission. Not valid for Austin House (special ticketed event and by appointment only), Art After Dark, group tours or with other discounts. Additional fees may apply during Fine Art & Flowers and Festival of Trees & Traditions, and some special exhibitions.

*Additional fees apply during 'Fine Art & Flowers' (annual event in April) and 'Festival of Trees & Traditions' (annual event in December).*

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Digital (downloadable via email) passes are available. Select your desired visit date from the calendar below.

August 2025

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