Adéntrate en el emocionante museo de historia natural de la Universidad de Yale. Este es el único museo de Connecticut con fósiles de dinosaurios en exhibición permanente. El mural "La Era de los Reptiles", ganador del Premio Pulizer (un poco anticuado, pero sin embargo una bella obra de arte en sí misma) representa 300 millones años de la prehistoria. Aquí se puede explorar las culturas y los pueblos del mundo a través de exposiciones sobre el Antiguo Egipto, Mesoamérica, los Andes y las Grandes Llanuras, entre otros. Lo mejor es visitarlo durante horas no escolares.
Este edificio de estilo georgiano de 1930 es el escenario para exposiciones de los 350 años de historia de New Haven. La historia de "La ciudad del olmo" se desarrolla en cada sala de esta institución a través de obras de arte, muebles, registros genealógicos, artefactos cotidianos y exhibiciones marítimas. Hay exposiciones especiales pertenecientes a la colección del museo, como una que tiene que ver con el incidente del buque Amistad: donde esclavos africanos fueron a juicio en New Haven después de que se amotinaron en el barco donde los transportaban.
Poco conocido para muchos visitantes de la zona de New Haven y Yale, este museo es un tesoro maravilloso con exhibiciones de casi 1000 instrumentos musicales y otros artefactos. El museo es uno de los depósitos más grandes e importantes de instrumentos musicales del mundo, y es especialmente conocido por su colección de clavicordios, clavecines y pianos. Situado en la histórica Hillhouse Avenue (descripta por Mark Twain como "la calle más bonita de Estados Unidos"), este museo tranquilo es imperdible.
Built in 1785, the Allis-Bushnell House once served as the home of the Scranton and Bushnell families. The historic house has been lovingly restored by the Madison Historical Society and is maintained as a museum that chronicles life in Madison across five different eras. Inside, each room has been furnished to mimic the style of a different time period with antique furnishings, artwork and domestic implements that illustrate the lives of Madison's early residents. The long shed outside is the Annex where farm implements, fishing equipment, and other tools are on display. Another intriguing featureis the beautiful herb garden just behind the house. Visits to the house are permitted by prior appointment only and the rooms may be rented for meetings, parties and other private events. Plan a visit to the Allis-Bushnell House for a glimpse into Madison's past.
La Deacon John Grave House ha sido el hogar de siete generaciones de la familia Grave. En 1983, se creó la Fundación John Deacon Grave para evitar la demolición de esta casa de madera. Actualmente es un museo que alberga interesantes eventos durante todo el año. Consultar el sitio web para más detalles.
El Museo del Carrusel de Nueva Inglaterra, ubicado en Bristol, cuenta conuna de las colecciones de carruseles y caballos de carrusel antiguos más grandes de todos los Estados Unidos. Exploren la Edad de Oro del carrusel eneste museo único que exhibe y restaura estas obras de arte invaluables. El museo ofrece un paseo encantador para los amantes del entretenimiento de época y el público general.
Home of the renown conservationist and businesswoman, Frances Osborne Kellogg, this grand Colonial Revival style mansion was built in 1840. Surrounding the majestic house are the formal gardens, awash in vibrant colors from spring through autumn when the flowers are in full bloom. Today, the Osborne Homestead is not only a popular house museum that showcases the life of its historic residents, but is also a member of the Connecticut Historic Gardens and the Connecticut Women's Heritage Trail. Guided tours of the house and gardens are organized for those who wish to delve into the life and work of the esteemed Frances Osborne Kellogg. Although the museum itself is open only from May through October, the groups are open year round from 9a to 4p Monday through Saturday, and from 12p to 4p on Sundays as well from May through October.
The Solomon Goffe House is a historic building that is an important landmark of the Meriden region. Erected in 1711, it is one of the foremost houses and is still intact and well-preserved. Included in the U.S. National Register of Historic Places, it now serves as living museum.
Poco conocido para muchos visitantes de la zona de New Haven y Yale, este museo es un tesoro maravilloso con exhibiciones de casi 1000 instrumentos musicales y otros artefactos. El museo es uno de los depósitos más grandes e importantes de instrumentos musicales del mundo, y es especialmente conocido por su colección de clavicordios, clavecines y pianos. Situado en la histórica Hillhouse Avenue (descripta por Mark Twain como "la calle más bonita de Estados Unidos"), este museo tranquilo es imperdible.
The pioneer of neurosurgery, Harvey Cushing took his last breath on October 7, 1939, but his memory still lives on through The Cushing Center. Located within the Cushing/Whitney Medical Library of the Yale University, this center was established in 2010. The artifacts on display feature artworks by Cushing, over 15,000 journals and books personally collected by Cushing, drawers filled with apparatuses once used by him, and some personal paraphernalia. Guided tours around the center are conducted, check the website for further details.
The Massaro Community Farm is a certified organic farm, which is spread over an area of 57 acres (23 hectares) in the beautiful town of Woodbridge. The farm is dedicated to farming activities and produces fruits, vegetables, flowers, honey etc, it believes in feeding people and building a strong community, which helps in enhancing the quality of life of the present and future generations. Apart from a farm there is a children’s garden and nature trails to explore. They also offer children and adults farming related education and organize several community events every year. Visitors can enjoy field trips and guided tours, and the entry fee varies according to the activity undertaken.
Built in 1785, the Allis-Bushnell House once served as the home of the Scranton and Bushnell families. The historic house has been lovingly restored by the Madison Historical Society and is maintained as a museum that chronicles life in Madison across five different eras. Inside, each room has been furnished to mimic the style of a different time period with antique furnishings, artwork and domestic implements that illustrate the lives of Madison's early residents. The long shed outside is the Annex where farm implements, fishing equipment, and other tools are on display. Another intriguing featureis the beautiful herb garden just behind the house. Visits to the house are permitted by prior appointment only and the rooms may be rented for meetings, parties and other private events. Plan a visit to the Allis-Bushnell House for a glimpse into Madison's past.