The American Museum of Tort Law
654 Main Street, Winsted, CT 06098
About Us
The American Museum of Tort Law, located at 654 Main Street in Winsted, Connecticut, is a unique institution dedicated to educating visitors about the importance of tort law in protecting individuals from harm caused by negligence, recklessness, or intentional wrongdoing. The museum showcases some of the most significant cases of the late 20th century, including the famous case of Stella Liebeck who received severe burns from a hot coffee spill.
Visitors can explore the evolution of negligence and liability laws, and learn about how the civil justice system has led to changes in corporate practices that benefit everyone. The museum's mission is to dispel misconceptions about personal-injury law and highlight its role in holding powerful entities accountable for their actions.
In addition to the thought-provoking exhibits, visitors can also purchase signed copies of Ralph Nader's latest book, The Rebellious CEO, at the gift shop. For those unable to visit in person, a digital museum walk-through is available for online exploration.
The American Museum of Tort Law is a nonprofit, educational institution that aims to raise awareness about the importance of tort law in protecting personal freedom and safety. Through its engaging and visually stunning exhibits, the museum celebrates the achievements of the civil justice system and encourages visitors to have a greater appreciation for the role of personal-injury law in society.
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Hours open
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
Closed
Thursday:
Closed
Friday:
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sunday:
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Reviews
"Don't get hung up on the highbrow moniker, the American Museum of Tort Law in Winsted is a dive into the guts of the beast they call justice. It's an oddball kind of playground, even the young punks can dig — a place where the law ain't just words on some stiff's paper. It's a hands-on, dirty-fingernails tale of the little guy swinging back at the big shots. They've got the whole circus of the courts laid bare, the good, the bad, and the ugly — from tobacco hawkers to car makers who thought they could cut corners. Yeah, they've spun it all into something even a middle schooler could get a kick out of."
"Very informative small museum. You’ll have to do a lot of reading. You’ll get to see a beautiful vault and a cool car too. Love the T-Shirts, if only they had them in black."
"Fun little museums. A lot of written info, but was hoping for more "things" on exhibit."
"Very well done museum. Displays and information provided explained very well complicated law. This musuem is inside and old bank and the building itself is beautiful inside. Plenty of parking. Easily located."
"Staff was very knowledgeable and friendly. The design work and illustrations made it easy and engaging for even a non lawyer such as myself to comprehend and want to learn more about tort law in the United States."
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