New Britain Museum of American Art

New Britain Museum of American Art is a charity based in New Britain, United States working on arts & culture, education, community development +1 more.

The New Britain Museum of American Art is a non-profit art museum in New Britain, Connecticut, and the first museum dedicated solely to acquiring American art. Its collection of roughly 9,000 paintings, works on paper, sculptures and photographs spans four centuries and includes the Sanford B. D. Low Illustration Collection. The Museum runs rotating and permanent exhibitions, studio classes, tours and lectures, and offers free and discounted admission to residents, families, students, military members and visitors with special needs. Its education work reaches up to 10,000 school children a year, and it supports local artists and businesses. The Museum traces its roots to the New Britain Institute, founded in 1853, and opened its Landers House museum in 1937. It is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and holds the Candid GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency.