New Haven Museum and Historical Society: Home

Early European settlers established a nine square town plan for New Haven that still exisits today!

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Welcome to the New Haven Museum

& Historical Society.

Located in New Haven's historic downtown, the New Haven Museum and Historical Society offers visitors the opportunity to explore the city and region's people, places and events from the Quinnipiac Indians to the present day.

Wander the galleries, research in the Whitney Library, participate in a program, hear a lecture, or browse in the Museum Shop.

Hours and Directions to the New Haven Museum and Historical Society.

NEW HAVEN MUSEUM & HISTORICAL SOCIETY

114 WHITNEY AVENUE

NEW HAVEN CT 06510

P: 203.562.4183

F: 203.562.2002

There are many ways to support the New Haven Museum and Historical Society.

Become a Member!

Contribute to the Annual Fund!

Volunteer!

Special Exhibitions

New Haven Illustrated

Maritime New Haven

Cinque Lives Here

Recent Exhibitions

Program Calendar

2008 Whitney Library Associates Program Listing

A People Generally Enlightened Cannot Be Enslaved: Black Activism and Higher Education in Antebellum New Haven, Lecture by Hilary J. Moss, Amherst College, Wednesday, May 7 at 5:30 pm

Open House with Totoket Historical Society, June 11, 7:00-9:00 pm

CT Open House Day and NHMHS Spring Shop Sale!, Saturday, June 14 12:00-5:00

Grants from area foundations support exhibitions, public programs and school visits.

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