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