Museums Across CT & MA - A Cultural Journey!

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The month of February brings a unique charm to New England and while the temperatures may be chilly, the cultural scene across Connecticut and Massachusetts is nothing short of sizzling.

From the bustling streets of Boston, Worcester, and Hartford, to the tranquil suburbs and the picturesque landscapes of Cape Cod and Mystic, CT, these diverse regions beckon with a treasure trove of museums awaiting your discovery. Whether you're a history buff, an art connoisseur, or someone in search of indoor adventures, February presents an ideal opportunity to embark on a captivating museum-hopping expedition.

Explore and enjoy the rich tapestry of the museums and let these cultural havens warm your spirit, inspire your creativity, and provide a delightful escape from the chilly outdoors.

 
Connecticut

Essex - Connecticut River Museum
67 Main Street, Essex 06426

Farmington - Hill-Stead Museum
35 Mountain Road, Farmington 06032 

Greenwich -The Bruce Museum
1 Museum Drive, Greenwich 06830

Groton - Submarine Force Museum
One Crystal Lake Road, Groton 06340

Hartford - Connecticut Historical Society Museum and Library
One Elizabeth Street, Hartford 06105

Hartford- Connecticut Science Center
250 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford 06106

Hartford - Mark Twain House & Museum
351 Farmington Avenue, Hartford 06105

Hartford - The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
600 Main Street, Hartford 06103

Mashantucket - Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation Museum & Research Center
110 Pequot Trail, Mashantucket 06338  (reopening April 3rd!) 

New Britain - New Britain Museum of American Art
56 Lexington Street, New Britain 06052

New Canaan - The Glass House
199 Elm Street, New Canaan 06840   (reopen for tours May 15)

New Haven - Yale University Art Gallery
1111 Chapel Street (at York Street), New Haven 06501

Old Lyme - Florence Griswold Museum
96 Lyme Street, Old Lyme 06371

Ridgefield - The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum
258 Main Street, Ridgefield 06877

Storrs - Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry
1 Royce Circle, Ste 101B, Storrs 06268 

West Hartford - The Children's Museum
180 Mohegan Drive, West Hartford, 06117

Mystic - Mystic Aquarium
55 Coogan Boulevard, Mystic 06355

Mystic - Mystic Seaport Museum
75 Greenmanville Avenue, Mystic 06355

 

Massachusetts

Acton - The Discovery Museum
177 Main Street (Route 27), Acton 01720

Boston - Boston Athenaeum
10 ½ Beacon Street, Boston 02108

Boston - Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
306 Congress Street, Boston 02210

Boston - Boston Children’s Museum
308 Congress Street, Boston 02210

Boston - Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA)
25 Harbor Shore Drive, Boston 02210

Boston - Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
25 Evans Way, Boston 02115

Boston - Museum of Fine Arts 
465 Huntington Avenue, Boston 02115

Boston - Museum of Science
1 Science Park, Boston 02114

Boston - New England Aquarium
1 Central Wharf, Boston 02110

Brewster - Cape Cod Museum of Natural History
869 Main Street, Brewster 02631

Brookline - Larz Anderson Auto Museum 
15 Newton Street, Brookline 02445  

Cambridge - Harvard Art Museums 
32 Quincy Street, Cambridge 02138

Centerville - Centerville Historical Museum
513 Main Street, Centerville 02632

Charlestown - USS Constitution Museum
Building 22, Charlestown 02129

Chatham - Atwood House & Museum 
347 Stage Harbor Road, Chatham 02633

Chestnut Hill - Metropolitan WaterWorks Museum 
2450 Beacon Street, Boston 02467 

Clinton - The Icon Museum and Study Center
203 Union Street, Clinton 01510

Concord - Concord Museum
53 Cambridge Turnpike, Concord 01742

Cotuit - Cahoon Museum of American Art
4676 Falmouth Road (Rte.28), Cotuit 02635

Dedham - Dedham Historical Society and Museum
612 High Street, Dedham 02026

Dennis - Cape Cod Museum of Art
60 Hope Lane, Dennis 02638

Fall River - Battleship Cove
5 Water Street, Fall River 02721

Falmouth - Highfield Hall & Gardens 
56 Highfield Drive, Falmouth 02541

Foxborough - The Hall | Patriot Place
2 Patriot Place, Foxborough 02035

Framingham - The Danforth Art Museum  at Framingham State University 
14 Vernon Street, Framingham 01701

Framingham - Framingham History Center
3 Oak Street, Framingham 01701 

Gloucester - Cape Ann Museum
27 Pleasant Street, Gloucester 01930

Gloucester - Maritime Gloucester
23 Harbor Loop, Gloucester 01930

Hopkinton - Hopkinton Center for the ARTS
98 Hayden Rowe Street, Hopkinton 01748 

Hudson - American Heritage Museum
568 Main Street, Hudson 01749

Hull - Hull Lifesaving Museum
1117 Nantasket Avenue, Hull 02045

Hyannis - Cape Cod Maritime Museum
135 South Street, Hyannis 02601

Hyannis - John F Kennedy Hyannis Museum
397 Main Street, Hyannis 02601

Lincoln - deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum 
51 Sandy Pond Road, Lincoln 01773

Lowell - New England Quilt Museum
18 Shattuck Street, Lowell 01852

Mashpee - Cape Cod Children’s Museum
577 Great Neck Road S, Mashpee 02649

Mashpee - Mashpee Wampanoag Museum
414 Main Street, Mashpee 02649

New Bedford - New Bedford Whaling Museum 
18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford 02740

North Grafton - Willard House & Clock Museum
11 Willard Street, North Grafton 01519

Plymouth - Plymouth Center for the Arts
11 North Street, Plymouth 02360

Salem - Peabody Essex Museum
161 Essex Street, Salem 01970

Salem - Salem Witch Museum 
19 ½ Washington Square, North Salem 01970

Sandwich - Heritage Museums & Gardens
67 Grove Street, Sandwich 02563

Sandwich - Sandwich Glass Museum
129 Main Street, Sandwich 02563

Stockbridge -  Norman Rockwell Museum 
9 Glendale Rd / Rte 183, Stockbridge 01262

Waltham - Gore Place 
52 Gore Street, Waltham 02453

Waltham - Rose Art Museum
415 South Street, Waltham 02453

Worcester - EcoTarium
222 Harrington Way, Worcester 01604

Worcester - Worcester Historical Museum
30 Elm Street, Worcester 01609

Worcester - Worcester Art Museum (WAM)
55 Salisbury Street, Worcester 01609

Yarmouth Port - Edward Gorey House
8 Strawberry Lane, Yarmouth Port 02675