Reviews of Museum of Connecticut History. (Museum) in Hartford (Connecticut).

Museum of Connecticut History

76 Reviews

45 Comments

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231 Capitol Ave, Hartford, CT 06106, United States

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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Open hours of Museum of Connecticut History

Sunday

Closed

Monday

10 am–4 pm

Tuesday

10 am–4 pm

Wednesday

10 am–4 pm

Thursday

10 am–4 pm

Friday

10 am–4 pm

Saturday

Closed

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Reviews of Museum of Connecticut History

Ethan Tomlinson

So dope! Most people might think "Connecticut History.... what could be more boring??" In fact thats what one of my colleagues said before we went. Turns out most the museum is all about Colt Firearms and a lot more other revolutionary things. Needless to say, best free museum I have been to in a while. Not only do they show a lot of the weapons but many placks say what they were used for and when they started being made, and also...more history! Was a nice visit.

Nima Jahedi

Cool place to visit for free and spend some time. There is the state library, Supreme Court and the museum.

Jarrett Poulter

It was really cool with the guns and the history that it had.

La Unica

It just sucks cuz they make history sound like everything was found and discovered by colonial people. What happened to the Native American they took the land from. These museum need to say the complete truth about history. But besides that I give it 5 stars cuz is educational at the end of the day and kids will love it.

Ming

Fascinating exhibits, which is focused on Connecticut’s government, military and industrial history, trace the growth of our state and its role in the development of the nation. The collections include portraits of 72 Governors of Connecticut, American coins from as early as the 17th-century and Colt firearms. Interestingly, the 231 Capitol Avenue residence, which is located across the Connecticut State Capitol, is made up of Connecticut Supreme Court, State Library, and Museum of Connecticut History.

Sam Cruz

Beautiful structure with a court, library, and museum. has a sizable collection of Samuel Colt's ammunition, ranging from early production to current use by the police. Great for kids because it is not too big, it provides a fantastic overview of the history of Hartford and the state of Connecticut. From what I remembered they offer free entries..

Mr. Gumby

Interesting, but not very large. It could use a bit more explanatory signage. It is free. My wife and I were the only visitors on an early Thursday afternoon.

skol pete

Small , but the history of the State of Connecticut is all there. Original State Charter of 1639 etc. And the display of Colt firearms is very impressive.

Laura Hill

Enjoyed this small museum. Lots of interesting exhibits. Only con was that the exhibits in the main room are hard to read due to poor lighting/glare and small print. (Mostly the coins)

Dennis Zheng

Kids like place small but enjoy

Shawn Henry

This is a great place that shows very interesting history of the state of Conn. The charter and the story of the charter oak was explained and is fascinating. There are all kinds of historical artifacts and there is a wonderful gun collection and other industrial, war related, and other historical information. The building is very beautiful. It is free!!!

John Junge

So much to see, need lots of time to soak it in. A great history lesson too.

G Aquino

Small museum that can be visited in under an hour. Admission is free. The exhibitions are a loose collection of local items and memorabilia. While interesting when seen individually, they lacked the cohesive story and narrative expected of a history museum. Also missing are the exhibitions that would fill the gap and allow visitors to piece together a story. Some serious curatorial work is definitely in order. The museum is in an elegant building that also houses a public library and courthouse. Check them out as they are quite beautiful and picture-worthy.

RVNEΖ Beats

Old world tartarian building they ironically call a museum of history same as the rest of the impossible buildings to have been built in a time of horse and buggy n people dying of cholera. They build megalithic castles and capital buildings with gold domes and spires... ridiculous

Heather and Adam Bohn

Nice little museum and totally free. Was more interesting than I thought and one of the few museums in the area open Mondays.

Yamel Rodriguez

Nice, and interesting!

JE S

This is the smallest state museum I've seen and the most in need of a budget infusion. Times are tough, no one wants to pay for educational places. Still, in their exhibit on Colt firearms, one of the typed tags had an incorrect word crossed out and rewritten.

Dakotah Bledsoe

Felt very unwelcomed by the security and capital police, I have been traveling across the country this year going to all of the state capital buildings and this one by far had the absolute most unwelcoming feeling I have ever experienced in my life.

maria teresa

Very interesting. Good information about CT and US. Is small but nice. Sharing the building with the library (is amazing) and the supreme court (pretty). A good place to learn.

Melissa Freeman

This museum shares a building with the supreme court and Library, so if you are just looking for a museum you might miss it, also on a Saturday enter by the rear of the building.The museum has many artifacts and some civil war stuff in side rooms to the main room.I am not a gun nut but found the large collection of Colt weopons very interesting, this area must have been the gun production capital of usa.the main attraction will be the CT constitution and story of the "charter tree" worth visiting the library and if Saturday take a look into the Supreme court.It is a bit dated and if anyone from Hartford reads this , some cases need a clean so that you can see the contents.plan about 1 hour here, parking is also free around the area on a saturday

Diane Albanese

A vast space with artifacts and portraits of governors. This seemed to be a tired repository of old stuff. It needs to be updated with video, historical connections and someone to interpret. I’m sure it’s a victim of budget cuts since its government. Perhaps some nonprofit could take it on?

Patrick Smith

Great collection, interesting speakers series, connected to State Library which has fabulous research resources. Plus it's free!

Jesub Raj

Great place to hang out with family.

Pedro Santana

Lots of great history! Self guided tour with lots of great information. Great price (free!)

Katie McCartney

Awesome artifacts.

Leon Cranson

Small display more of a gallery than a “Museum”

Andres Torres

Nice place to come and do your paper work plus you can get on the 💻for 4 hours no ware else let you get on there Computers for that long that's the main reason i love that Library.....That's the 👆Library in Hartford ✌ …