Reviews of New Britain Museum of American Art (Museum)

James Mandala

Amazing collection. Spacious, airy galleries in a beautiful building. Easy on-street parking. I saw a special exhibit, now gone, but noted how original and interesting the curation was. This place is a hidden gem.

Aerin Paulo

Really great collections and deceptively large building. Area for children to make art and small cafe and gift shop. Will be going back!

George Merrick

Wide variety of art including a special exhibit of photography that will be there through September.

Kevin Freeman

This is s truly wonderful museum. The collection of American art that we saw is exemplary. The buildings architecture provides a fluid art experience. We were so lucky to see the Pendergast show. I can’t wait to return!

Mike Wheatley

Great American Art Museum have visited several times.

Peter Gaffney

Since the museum was between shows, I didn’t see much beyond the first floor. Some good examples of the ‘Hudson River’ era.

Getulio Lima

What a place beautiful to visit Love it TKS.

Michael Lindquist

Thomas Hart Benton's mural Arts of Life in America is worth a visit, or several.

Jae Brochu

Came here with my wife to see the Georgia O'Keefe exhibit, which was well worth the extra $8. The rest of the place is pretty typical, though I did appreciate the effort put in to showcase at least a little art by people of color.

Lissie Brooks

We were treated to a private tour of the Georgia O'Keefe's exhibit. Fabulous!

Maryann Tompkins

Wonderful, interesting, beautiful art museum. Special exhibitions common. A gem.

Veronica Mann

Was here for the 1st time for a jazz concert. Great jazz band (Curtis brothers)! Had a chance to view some of the art. Beautiful paintings. Plan to come back to visit the whole museum.

Arlene Delbrey

Is the Best Place i nice people concern security guard let me tell thanks to William Rodriguez for help me a other peole thanks

Angi O

Great exhibition!

Dianne Crowe

Fantastic art!

Barbara Zawrotny

An amazing place. Thoroughly enjoyed all exhibits.

Linda Bilodeau

We took our grandchildren to the museum, and it is more kid friendly than when we took our sons to visit. We had a great time exposing these young ones to the museum's fine collection.

Christopher Perkins

Amazing and very well done

Andrew Taylor

Fascinating museum! A must-see if you enjoy art museums. Exhibits are very well done and change regularly. First floor is more "Classical" American, modern and contemporary art is on the second floor. We spent a whole morning here walking around. The little cafe is cute.

Alan Schneider

High class art museum

Ellen Carrier

As always just a delightful day with dear friends. Thoroughly enjoyed the Georgia O'Keefe exhibit! This museum is a little gem tucked into Central Connecticut.

Mindy Demarest

Nice place. Beautiful art

ralph jacob

First time visitors. Enjoyed the exhibits a lot. Especially the Dennis hopper photos.

Andy Chernak

Excellent experience! Great art without having to spend half of the traveling.

Marga Matheny

Superb museum with lovely setting, adequate parking, safe location. Amazing collection. A must see in America!

Roberta Dwyer

We went to see the Georgia O'Keefe exhibit. Beautiful museum. Great works. You can "borrow" passes from your local library that get up to 4 people in for FREE. Regular admit fee is $15.00. Special exhibits may have a small extra charge. The O'Keefe exhibit was $5.00. Well worth it. Great inexpensive way for a "once in a lifetime" viewing.

Linda Shaw

The staff was super, and there was plenty to see on the first floor, however the second floor was a waste of time. It is kid friendly and the gift shop staff is super. They even encourage special needs children to come and enjoy the museum.

Stefany Santini

Beautiful exhibits especially the current one of Georgia O'Keefe. Well organized and quaint atmosphere

Will Wilkin

Very fine art.

John Kimball

Very impressive art displays ...anyone who likes art museums should check this place out! Definitely

Tim Dwyer

NBMAA is a CT treasure. It is so nice to have such an extraordinary museum nearby. There is something for everyone.

Buzz C

For a small regional museum, this place is great.... A bit out if the way, but worth the drive... I got there on a day when they were setting up a show, do about half the museum was closed... Still loved what I saw

Ja Kr

this is a gem of a museum. It's worth it to come a couple times a year to check out the various exhibits that come through. The permanent collection is very impressive as well. There is a decent amount of parking nearby, there's a cafe here, and there's a park directly behind the museum. kids will be less interested in this museum that adults will, but it's not so big that they can't manage.

George Akerley

Well worth the time!

dbot54

Surprisingly good collection of American art.Features wonderful examples of Hudson River School. Beautiful galleries. Well worth a visit.

Lynn Whittaker

Love this place. A real hidden gem in CT

nancy bunnell

And I have been to the New Britain Museum Of Art over 10 times. Need I say more. It is my favorite museum in Connecticut. I can’t wait to get back and see the new exhibit on the second floor. My husband really enjoyed the world war one Exhibit.

Bruce Brown

Excellent small Museum.

Philipp Aigner

The perfect size museum what you can easily achieve in 2-4 hours. Very nice collection and exhibitions. Staff was very friendly and pleasant.

RG Ezell

Hidden gem right in our "back yard". Nice collections, friendly staff and nice cafe.

Maria E Lopez

A hidden gem! Highly recommend art museum!

AniqueDragon

Beautiful art pieces!

Lucxy Mun

Wonderful staff and amazing painting ❤❤

Brian Clampet

Great museum and fabulous education program

Richard Gates

A wonderful museum that focuses exclusively on American Art of the 19th and 20th centuries. There are works by both famous and less well known artists in a spacious and modern building. It is adjacent to the Walnut Hill Park with views of the park from the museum. You leave with a great insight into American Art.

kevin keane

NBMAA is a treasure. If you've never been there, be prepared for a great surprise.

Paul Goodman

Not huge so it is easily negotiated without overload! The collection of American art is impressive and the docents and staff are top notch. This is a true cultural gem nestled against a beautiful park in New Britain.

Brian G

An unexpected find. An excellent small museum in a former wealthy industrial community. The collection covers American and European art especially well. I attended the opening day of an annual juried art show of contemporary local artists. The level of technical skills was top flight and the originality of most was high level. Stimulating afternoon. Sorry I missed the Georgia O'Keefe exhibit by a few weeks.

Martin Horsky

A hidden gem, some good early American painters.

Rhonda Mailhot

Great place to visit, im amazed at the size of this place, they have numerous programs throughout the week including Painting Parties. Beautiful artowl displayed with very informative informational cards attached so your not second guessing where the art is from. Conveniently located off of West Main St in New Britain CT ample parking and located next to Walnut Hill Park where you can walk around on a beautiful day after your visit to the Museum. Track around the park is exactly a mile around and affords for some nice exercise. Definitely great place to visit

Christine Arsenault

Georgia O'Keefe exhibit was wonderful. The staff is so welcoming.

Mateusz Gaciarz

Great way to spend your afternoon or morning. Local college students check to see if your school will get you free entrance!

JoAnn DeWind

This museum has held my interest for decades. My appreciation of individual pieces and the work of the curatorial staff is expanding as I go through docent education there.

Brad Paynter

Surprisingly great art museum. Focus on New England artists old and new. Currently running a Georgia O'Keefe exhibit. Well worth the trip.

Chris Chabre

The best location to see Great American Art! The security guard gets. Me every time.

Barb BarbaraH

Always an outstanding place to visit. Today's Georgia O'Keefe Exhibit was truly special.

Kathy Miro

Buetiful museum ever-changing there art,Did you know they do weddings there.

Harriette Clark

Wonderful Georgia O'Keeffe exhibit. Beautiful museam.

Gary Rudnick

Small but good.

Trent T

Good place to see art

Tamar Saunders

Will have to go more often

John Walenczyk

A great variety of art works a must see if you are an art lover.

Ed Jabs

Great place to go , not an artsy person but I enjoyed it very much

lisa_lifts_things

Very beautiful. Loved the stories

Andrew Newman

A real gem! Great introduction museum for young folks. Approachable and very well laid out.

Michael Monstre

Not great. If this Connecticut's hub of culturalism and arts, then we're in serious trouble. Feels very ad hoc and not well planned.

Christy Salas

Very nice and welcoming staff. The museum offered a 2 week art program for kids this summer which was fun and educational.

Lynette Edmonds

Well done local museum.

L Jones

A good wonderful space for to see art, or catch some classical music

John Osborn

Great works of art, not too cluttered. Interesting bench or seating in every room (they're an understated character in this museum). Appreciate the BoA weekends.

Rosa Ines Marino

Excelent management!

Craig Buchanan

Impressive collection of art. A lot of the masters are represented. Well kept. We saw a Georgia O’Keeffe exhibit that was great.

Lawrence McFarland-Groves

Exceptionally surprising, with much more to the exhibits than one would expect from a local museum.

Thomas Chewsutren

I love their upstairs bar, you can see the entire golf course from the balcony

ferris nasser

Big big museum. A gem. American art nicely laid out. Was there a few hours and didnt. Seehalf of one floor. Cafe is pleasant experience also

Mark Skarupa

Wonderful diverse collection of American art.

Rob Peters

A grand Georgia O'Keeffe exhibit, a gem of a museum. A must see for Connecticut Yankees. Well-balanced and well curated.

Silvia Ambrosy

Fantastic place

Edward Poole

A wonderful collection of Huson River and other landscapes, an amazing photo collection by Dennis Hopper.

Kathy Tedeschi

Mother's Day brunch with Georgia O'Keefe exhibit. Superb! You must go - it's a beautiful museum.

John Steindl

Great place!

Dee Flanagan

Very nice show

nora pasco

Beautiful museum

Yaritza Castro

There was so much to see and to learn. Great for families and school trips..Great art room downstairs. Loved all teh art work by children displayed throught, reminded me of my old classroom when I taught preschool. MS. Bonnie she was absolutely wonderful and funny and so engaging great bubbly personality...our tour your person Ms. Donna was very nice and very informative..loved her explanation of the paintings..Thanks again..

Danielle Wales

This museum is understated. In a corner, you might find an early work of Jackson Pollack, Andy Warhol or Grandma Moses. Excellent pieces spanning over 2 centuries of American art. Neat pulp fiction gallery, as well as works by local artists.

Ray H

Amazing exhibits and the cafe wasn't just beautiful but served good food.

Collin Glasow

A wonderful selection of pieces highlingting New England history, as well as world class limited exhibits.

Lynn Ofori

Really loved the staircase botanical mural by Louise Jones, and the botanical paintings of T.Merrill Prentice. Amazing Stories, the Pablo Helguera exhibit was very interesting as well. Lovely museum both architecture and grounds.

Cynthia Kolman

This is a great museum with many interesting exhibits. There is free admission on Saturday mornings.

Amanda Andrew

Very nice place！

Evan Desrochers

Beautiful exhibits and permanent collections.

William Just

It's okay. The art is on par for the region. The people were polite. The security guards looked like bums. Good for local art history.

Jennifer Gould

A beautiful experience! Well laid out collection. Georgia O'Keeffe exhibit very well done. Highly recommended.

K1K2 K2

It was an amazing experience, I dont really know much about art, so i cant really say much but I do know that I had fun..

Raquel Torres

Awesome place. Art Lab is a free place where you can take little ones, even adults enjoy it. Relaxing environment as well.

Juan Rivera

One of the many places in NB with a focus on fine art.

MaxieGhoul

The art really inspired me as an art student!

Harvey C

Great collection. Friendly staff.

Lucas Held

The museum is a true Hidden Gem. Excellent collection of American Art in a beautiful building next to a well-maintained city park. Remarkable special exhibitions including the current one of works by Charles Prendergast and his brother. Pleasant cafeteria with good food and a nice view. Little Poland is also close by with markets and restaurants brimming with food straight from Poland and other countries in Eastern Europe.

Andew Landsman

Awesome gem. Make the effort to check it out. A hidden gem.

Teresa Diaz

An early morning meeting in the large room and state for the beautiful artwork.

Peter Jenny

Absolutely amazing.

Mitchell Friedman

Just fantastic. This is a must do. Outrageous collection of American artists. Impressive exhibits. Part of the art pass museum group.

Kimberly Fisher

Pleasantly surprised at this small town museum. Went for the Georgia O’ Keefe exhibit, but stayed for everything, including a live jazz concert.

Robin Lane

Wonderful museum with a delightful and eclectic collection of American art. A real gem!!

R Lynch

Wonderful museum, knowledgeable docents, pleasant day

Special K

We have such a great time at the museum

c w

New Britain exhibit is great, ending soon

Gil Marshak

Great place, beautiful !

Marie W

Great Saturday Outing. Admission is free Saturdays between 10a-12p. Beautiful exhibits. The cafe is posh & yummy. I had no idea my little one would enjoy this so much. Great experience.

paul ott

donated work to them great collection go there

Bryan Niedermayer

The Georgia O'Keeffe exhibit was stunning. Beautiful museum.

Pamela Radner

Perfect place to escape into all the different worlds provided by gifted artists. Gift shop has so many wonderful unique items to choose from! Perfect for gifts!

Hyacinth Nightshade

Love this place. Always something new and great location

Gene Sengstock

A real gem, especially if you're a fan of American Impressionism.

Kathleen Beaty

We love the New Britain Museum of American Art. Yesterday's visit was a treat as we enjoyed the Dennis Hoppet exhibit "the Lost Album". What a great way to spend a wintery Saturday afternoon.

Siobhan Straub

Such a wonderful! Excellent for anyone, any age. Thankful to have it so close to home

Clive LeMasurier

Lovely setting Great collection for city the size of New Britain. Bring in great exhibits

David Franklin

I tried going inside but they were close, looked pretty from the outside though.

Rebecca Nowak

They constantly have new exhibits up to keep me coming back!

Jessica D'Atri

Lovely, always has an interesting new exhibit. The benches are my favorite- almost all are unique works of art themselves.

Diane Baumer

A beautiful museum. There is always something special on display. The permanent collection is wonderful too. You can enjoy this museum it is just the right size.

Nia C

I am always pleasantly surprised about the works & artists I find there...I do wish the gift shop provided these temporary works in something I could buy, but may not be worth the investment...support your local museums...!!

Jan Ford

Great exhibits. Ample parking and right next to Walnut Hill Park

Matt Churchill

Great place for outing.This place is good for both children and adults.This place provides learning with fun.This museum has a great selection of a variety of artistic items. There are many events to enjoy and there is always a special exhibition. There is something for everyone to enjoy.

Michael Bergman

Yesterday the humane society had a Yappy hour at the New Britain museum. Went with my mom had a few drinks, and the dogs got to make some new friends

Theresa Fair

Very beautiful. Great exhibits. New and old.

L R

Beautiful art and exhibits. The staff was informative, pleasant, and helpful.

Mari Lena

Today was the first Monday the Museum was going to closed. However, they let us visit because we drove from NY to CT. We truly enjoyed the American Art displayed.

Shanna LaBarre

One of my favorite museums. Simple to walk through. Clean. Beautifully curated. Great options for kids. Never disappointed.

Doug Turek

This is both a great museum and a local gem. I've been coming here since grade school field trips and I regularly take my family. There's a few rooms of Hudson River School paintings that are simply lovely. The top floor changes from time to time but often has great modern art. The museum has a great collection and cycles it often enough to reward repeat visits. The people who work there are nice, and clearly like working in a cool museum. They also have a great education department and offer art classes. I've taken my kids and it's made for a great family experience. Go if you can; it's a wonderful place.

Anna Papp

Great exhibit of Georgia O'Keeffe !

Lolo Nasser

Nice place , l like it .

Frank Ball

You can get museum passes feom the library which gains you free admission. The art is very interesting and they have a decent amountbof well known artists as well as new modern artists.

alden cushman

Delightful museum, Saturdays from 10 until 12 noon free admission! Great collection of American paintings, especially Hudson school and impressionists. Cafe overlooks the park and is good, wonderful service. Two hours maybe three works just fine.

Dina Belyayeva

Great collections and exhibits. Awesome events. Underappreciated gem.

Thelma Raney

This museum offers a different experience than the Wadsworth. Smaller than the Yale Gallery of Art, the NBMAA is a much more intimate layout making you feel like you can linger a little longer with each work of art. You can take no-flash photos. Their focus on American artists is an education in itself. I really enjoy how they rotate exhibits with local Connecticut artists. Their Thomas Hart Benton room is a special treat, as is a small Jackson Pollack painting of Menemsha Harbor on Martha’s Vineyard. If you teach, bring your students here on a field trip. The education staff does a really nice job and they have a room on the lower level where you can also do a hands-on activity. If you’re a parent, the museum always has fun days for the kids as on first Saturdays of the month which are free to the public. Can’t make the first Saturday? Check your local library for an NBMAA free pass, good for up to 4 people. Also, you can get in for free if you have a Bank of America card. A membership to the museum is also good for admission to other museums across the state. NBMAA has parking on the street and a lot on the side of the building with easy handicap access. The café is a nice place to have a bite or head over to “Little Poland” and eat at Capitol Lunch or Staropolska.

John Doe

Fantastic museum!

Peter Oliva

Great collection. Georgia O'Keefe exhibit brought us here but we will be back. Buy the Passport for access to Connecticut Art Museums.

Debbie Nolan

It was so awesome to see all that the museum had. I always woukd drive by but this is the first time I went in. Awesome!!

Chris Menapace

Love their collection of Hudson River Valley paintings

Adriana Scully

LOVEEEE going to their events, I’ve gone to the Craft Sippin’ and their Halloween and Ugly Sweater Party

Beth Quinn

Excellent museum with variety of exhibits

Ewunia Art

Sweet, small museum playing a good cultural role for local community. Ok to see ok art.

maribel ferreira

Very clean and beautiful

Michael Thompson

Very cool museum. The Georgia O'Keeffe portion was fantastic.

Lulu DeBlanca

theyre in new britain so the tax revenue supports torturing citizens

George Scurlock

A terrific Georgia O'Keefe exhibit!

Lisa Johnson

Connecticut's best kept secret!

Chas Anderson

Great museum with early American portraiture and contemporary art. Saturday AM is a freebie !

Tami Carter

A group of us went Saturday afternoon it's a lovely museum very friendly staff will be back.

Carmen Vives

I brought my son to the museum we had a blast

Corey Oakes

They display beautiful art. Cafe inside establishment. They are very locally involved.

Mary Doherty

Nice staff. The paintings were well lit and represented 18-1900s mostly. Modern art galley upstairs in open gallery space with lots of natural light. Pleased with the diversity of artists represented. Smaller museum, but well worth the visit.

Luis Salas

I has a great time with my daughter and her classmates. The staff was very friendly and very well knowledge of the art exhibits.

joseph guillette

An outstanding smaller museum. Both the art and architecture are worth your time. Impressive

Elaine Kaiser

First time we visited for the Georgia O'Keefe exhibit and can't believe this gem was so close. This museum feels like a New York City place but easy parking and easy to get to. We will be back.

Kathy Darrah

Great Art museum. Their exhibits are great.