Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art

600 Main St., Hartford, CT 6095
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stuffy - user review stuffy and muddled, this is an overrated stop. most of their good art is on the road right now, because of an expansion plan that didnt happen. confusing layout, hard to find... travel.yahoo.com Reaso to go to Hartford - user review Great collection, note the new installation of European (mostly German) figural ceramics (third floor) and outstanding collection of early Ameican furniture (notably the Wallace Nutting ... tripadvisor.com Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art - expert review Opened in 1842, this was the first public art museum in the United States and remains a repository with few equals in New England. The strength of the collection lies primarily in its American paintings, spanning the period from landscape artists of the 19th century through luminaries of the New Yor... frommers.com Wadsworth Atheneum - expert review The sheer quality and range of fine and decorative arts at the Wadsworth Athenum Museum of Art place it among the dozen greatest art museums in teh United States. Its world-renowed collections include Hudson River School landscapes, Old Master paintings, modernist masterpieces, French and AMerican I... ettractions.com Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art - expert review With more than 50,000 artworks and artifacts spanning 5,000 years, the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art is the second-largest public art museum in New England and the oldest in the nation. The first American museum to acquire works by Salvador Dalí and the Italian artist Caravaggio, the museu... fodors.com Where are the people - user review There is some interesting art in this museum, but it is not the friendliest place ive ever been to. And when i was there there werent any other peop... travel.yahoo.com Wadsworth Atheneum Museum - user review As far as paintings & sculpture are concerned, the Wadsworth has the most fabulous collection Ive ever seen. I was nearly brought to tears by original paintings of the ... travel.yahoo.com A treasure - user review A must-see art museum. Great tours and building. Do not miss Calder's massive Stegasaurus located right... tripadvisor.com Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art - Downtown Hartford - Hartford, CT 06103 \| Metromix Connecticut The nation's oldest public art museum, the Wadsworth Atheneum houses more than 50,000 works spanning 5,000 years. Collections include Renaissance and Baroque paintings, African-American art and Hudson River School. The museum ... connecticut.metromix.com Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art - Reviews and Ratings of Sights in Hartford - New York Times Travel Opened in 1842, this was the first public art museum in the United States and remains a repository with few equals in New England. The strength of the collection lies primarily in its American paintings, spanning the period from landscape artists of the 19th century through luminaries of the New Yor... travel.nytimes.com Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Hartford, CT : Reviews of Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art - Yahoo! Travel Considered to be one of the dozen greatest art museums in the United States, this world-renowned museum's collections include Hudson River School landscapes, Old... travel.yahoo.com Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art - Courant.com Hartford's Wadsworth Atheneum is the oldest public art museum in the United States and one of the jewels of Connecticut's art community. Founded in 1842 by Daniel Wadsworth, the museum has a permanent collection of 45,000 works. In the mid-1800s, only the very wealthy purchased paintings or objects ... courant.com Artfacts.Net: The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Hartford, CT The Wadsworth presents more than 15 special shows each year, Many are inspired by masterworks in the museum's holdings, while others are solo shows by e... artfacts.net Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art - Hartford, CT, 06103 - Citysearch Wadsworth Atheneum has a distinguished history. In the early 20th century, the museum was enhanced by bequests from Hartford native J.P. Morgan and Elizabeth Hart Jarvis Colt, widow of gun manufacturer Samuel Colt. In the 1930s, the Wadsworth Atheneum embraced modernism under director A. Everett Chi... hartford.citysearch.com Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art Review \| Hartford \| Fodor's Travel Guides With more than 50,000 artworks and artifacts spanning 5,000 years, the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art is the second-largest public art museum in New England and the oldest in the nation. The first American museum to acquire works by Salvador Dalí and the Italian artist Caravaggio, the museu... fodors.com Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art Hartford \| Yelp A gem in the middle of Hartford. This is one of the best museums anywhere and is America's oldest public art museum. The first time I went to the Wad (she said with an affectionate smile) I was amazed with the beauty of the building itself. From the outside the Wad looks like a Medieval Castle. ... yelp.com Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Hartford, Connecticut The nation’s oldest public art museum (1842). World-renowned collections include Hudson River School landscapes, Old Master paintings, modernist masterpieces, Impressionist paintings, American furniture, decorative arts, cutting-edge contemporary art. Restaurant (860-728-5989); gift shop. Member o... ctvisit.com