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Verso University Presents: New Britain Museum of American Art Tour
Art Tour Details
Wednesday, January 21, 1:30-2:30 pm
Check-in for the tour will be at 1:20 pm. Please meet at the museum's main entrance at 56 Lexington Street, New Britain.
Enjoy an early afternoon American Canvas tour at the New Britain Museum of American Art! This one-hour docent-led conversation provides an introduction to the museum’s history and highlights selections from their permanent collection, which features notable American artists from the 18th through 21st centuries, and current exhibitions, including Norman Rockwell: From Camera to Canvas.
Optional: Please email the Library's programming coordinator, Joanne Connon, at [email protected] if you would like to enjoy lunch at the museum café with the group before the tour. You will receive a pre-order menu form with pricing.
Accessibility
The museum is handicapped accessible. Ramp is located next to the Museum parking lot leading to the front door. All public areas of the Museum are accessible by elevators. The museum is conveniently located near Interstate 84 (Exit 35 to Route 72) or Interstate 91 (Exit 22N to Route 9).
About the Museum
The New Britain Museum of American Art is one of a kind. As the first museum in the U.S. dedicated solely to American art, it features over 9,000 works spanning three centuries — from colonial portraits to contemporary pieces, highlighted by a renowned collection of American Impressionism, Ashcan School, and Thomas Hart Benton's The Arts of Life in America murals. Known for its welcoming atmosphere and community engagement through events like First Fridays, the museum offers family-friendly spaces, a café, and a store, all within an award-winning building, making it a significant cultural destination.
About Verso University
Verso University is the Library’s lifelong learning and education initiative, serving up year-round offerings of classes, workshops, and lectures designed to further education and learning. Offerings run the gamut of educational opportunities, ranging from one-time lectures to ongoing courses to classes that meet weekly or perhaps monthly.
Verso University programs are made possible by the generous support of the Nancy J. Beard Lifelong Learning and Education Fund.
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