Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art

Come discover the richest of jewels, right in your backyard.
I'm delighted to report that the Wadsworth Atheneum, America's oldest public art museum, continues to thrive and grow. We're currently refurbishing our "castle" exterior, have extensively renovated our sculpture garden, are continuously acquiring new works, and are now planning an expansion of gallery space. We invite you to be a part of the flourishing of art in Hartford.

True to founder Daniel Wadsworth's vision, we continue to collect and share the world’s greatest art. The best show in town, and the region for that matter, is our permanent collection of more than 45,000 works of art. Many fine paintings collected by Wadsworth from the Hudson River School are now considered masterpieces of American art, and are one of the highlights of any Wadsworth visit.