Connecticut's Old State House
800 Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut 06103
About the Business
Connecticut's Old State House is a historic museum and tourist attraction located at 800 Main Street in Hartford, Connecticut. This iconic building served as the state's capitol from 1796 to 1878 and has since been preserved as a symbol of Connecticut's rich history and heritage. Visitors can explore the beautifully restored interiors, learn about the state's political past, and admire the stunning architecture of this National Historic Landmark. The Old State House offers guided tours, interactive exhibits, and special events that provide a fascinating glimpse into Connecticut's early days as a thriving colony and influential state. It is a must-visit destination for history buffs, architecture enthusiasts, and anyone looking to experience the charm of Hartford's past.
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800 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, United States
Opening hours
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
12:00 - 17:00
Wednesday:
12:00 - 17:00
Thursday:
12:00 - 20:00
Friday:
12:00 - 17:00
Saturday:
12:00 - 17:00
Sunday:
Closed
Reviews
"Friendly staff. We took the self-guided tour (they give you a pamphlet). The exhibit on the Amistad was the best part of the tour. The space is often used for civic engagement activities and when we were there, schoolchildren were putting on a mock trial in the old courtroom. Very good programming and it was cute for us and seemingly interesting and edifying for the kids."
"The staff here is all wonderful and it’s a great place to explore whether On a guided tour or just by yourself. Highly recommend checking out the museum of oddities. There’s also an interactive scavenger hunt in the downstairs museum. Great for kids and teens or just adults wanting to learn more about CT history."
"Fascinating historic site in the heart of downtown Hartford. The Old State House is beautifully restored. The cabinet of curiosities is such a unexpected oddity to have in a state capital building. Take a short guided tour. You will learn so much more."
"Loved it! Beautiful building with such interesting history! Thankfully, it was saved and preserved for the future generations! The portrait of Washington is original and was painted by the great artist Gilbert Stuart. Very interesting that the portrait has never been moved from its original place, which is a very unique situation in history. I also love the kid governor office. Apparently, only 3 states do this program for kids, who get a chance to run for a position of the kid governor and other important positions similar to the state house. They have a room in the Old State House that has a kid governor desk, a table for meeting, a speech tribune, etc. It was very cool! I wish Massachusetts did it, too. Highly recommend to visit it!"
"3.26.22 Our 1st visit here and I can't believe we didn't come sooner. My library offered 4 free guests passes and weekend street parking is Free. Other libraries offer 2 adults and 2 kids passes so check yours online. The guided tour lasts about 40 min but after you can walk around on your own too. Great place foe photos and much history if that interests you. This is definitely an adult or family friendly venue."
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