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

 

View the 9 Squares

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 era of 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.

 

Complete your visit to New Haven by visiting these other cultural, historic and tasty treasures!

Check out our list of a few highlights here.

 

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

 

 

NEW HAVEN MUSEUM & HISTORICAL SOCIETY

114 WHITNEY AVENUE

NEW HAVEN CT 06510

 

The Pardee-Morris House (seasonal)

325 Lighthouse Road

New Haven CT 06512

 

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!

 

Become a Volunteer!

Program Calendar

 

Subscribe to the Wall Street Chamber Players performances here.

 

  

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

 

NEW! You can receive email updates about our upcoming programs and events!  Click here to let us know you’d like to subscribe.

 

Check out some before and after footage of our renovations at the Pardee-Morris House by clicking here: www.youtube.com/pardeemorrishouse

 

You can also access the July edition of the Pardee-Morris Newsletter here.