My 1st time at the museum. I have wanting to go since we moved here in February. Today I went with my 11 year old and my oldest daughter Joanna whis 27. We finally got to see the pictures if Womans Suffrage. It was great we got to dress up in costumes. But also very peaceful. Great way to start the day!

As a long time museum visitor I feel the need to share her with family and friends. The NB Museum Of American Art is a treasure, a 10 out of 10. The current exhibit of the celebration of Womens suffrage is not to be missed!

Very safe visit with my 7 1/2 year old grandson Thursday. Arrows show you the best way to see everything. I think they should leave them always. They really helped us see every room. We both thoroughly enjoyed the Anni Albers exhibit.**Please add more boy things in the gift shop. My grandson noticed all the girl stuff. Hes right. The art set selection is for everyone but we have much of that. Boys shop also!

As always just a delightful day with dear friends. Thoroughly enjoyed the Georgia OKeefe exhibit! This museum is a little gem tucked into Central Connecticut.

Friendly staff, some great exhibits and great price.

Wonderful Art museum. and they do very well with insuring social distancing.

Wonderful and educational experience. A true gem and a must here in Connecticut.

NBMAA is a CT treasure. It is so nice to have such an extraordinary museum nearby. There is something for everyone.

Just fantastic. This is a must do. Outrageous collection of American artists. Impressive exhibits. Part of the art pass museum group.

And I have been to the New Britain Museum Of Art over 10 times. Need I say more. It is my favorite museum in Connecticut. I can’t wait to get back and see the new exhibit on the second floor. My husband really enjoyed the world war one Exhibit.

Hidden gem with amazing art. Absolutely exceeded my expectations & another trip is definitely in order. So much to see!!

Great American art collection. Few visitors so nobody gets in your way of appreciating masterpieces that are worthy of the Metropolitan Museum or National Gallery of Art

An outstanding smaller museum. Both the art and architecture are worth your time. Impressive

Had an awesome time! Great things in New Britain, we just need to know about them!! Awesome art and art history!!

Excellent works of art are located here, some of which are over 150yrs old.

Pleasantly surprised at this small town museum. Went for the Georgia O’ Keefe exhibit, but stayed for everything, including a live jazz concert.

I loved some of their art. It is a small museum. I love their painting from the local artist and a large painting of 911.

Since the museum was between shows, I didn’t see much beyond the first floor. Some good examples of the ‘Hudson River’ era.

Great museum, wish more people knew about it. Check to see what exhibits they are doing, the second floor has great art.

Not all exhibits were open.

I took my my 3 shorties on Saturday morning to see the art museum. (Ages 7,6,5) Was definitely worth it a couple hours. Was very nice. Was exactly what was expected. No WOW factor. But very happy.

Surprisingly great art museum. Focus on New England artists old and new. Currently running a Georgia OKeefe exhibit. Well worth the trip.

A lovely place to visit. Beautiful art, many events to be a part of including First Fridays with bands and dancing, painting classes. Theres a lot to be a part of.

It has really expanded from when its began and from when I was younger. It is real nice, education and relaxing especially for those who are really into art work.

A grand Georgia OKeeffe exhibit, a gem of a museum. A must see for Connecticut Yankees. Well-balanced and well curated.

Have not visited in decades. Went last weekend with our family and it is a beautifully remodeled building. Great activities for kids to do downstairs and was a great hour or so to look silently over the collections in the museum.

This is a great museum with many interesting exhibits. There is free admission on Saturday mornings.

For a small regional museum, this place is great.... A bit out if the way, but worth the drive... I got there on a day when they were setting up a show, do about half the museum was closed... Still loved what I saw

It was an amazing experience, I dont really know much about art, so i cant really say much but I do know that I had fun..

Great relaxing environment.Which is just what was needed.Beautiful paintings. I know its a boring job but the staff could be a little bit more enthusiastic. I drove 3 hrs to be there.

This museum offers a different experience than the Wadsworth. Smaller than the Yale Gallery of Art, the NBMAA is a much more intimate layout making you feel like you can linger a little longer with each work of art. You can take no-flash photos. Their focus on American artists is an education in itself. I really enjoy how they rotate exhibits with local Connecticut artists. Their Thomas Hart Benton room is a special treat, as is a small Jackson Pollack painting of Menemsha Harbor on Martha’s Vineyard. If you teach, bring your students here on a field trip. The education staff does a really nice job and they have a room on the lower level where you can also do a hands-on activity. If you’re a parent, the museum always has fun days for the kids as on first Saturdays of the month which are free to the public. Can’t make the first Saturday? Check your local library for an NBMAA free pass, good for up to 4 people. Also, you can get in for free if you have a Bank of America card. A membership to the museum is also good for admission to other museums across the state. NBMAA has parking on the street and a lot on the side of the building with easy handicap access. The café is a nice place to have a bite or head over to “Little Poland” and eat at Capitol Lunch or Staropolska.

I have seen commercials for this museum on TV for a while. On the commericals, the place seemed really small to me. It never seemed like it would be worth the trip, but it was actually much bigger than I had expected. It was a great afternoon with the kids. They are sculptures that surround the building which made for a nice walk before going inside.Most of the art on the inside are paintings, of course. The have a wide variety of art from various time periods and styles. Im not a huge art buff, but there are paintings there by several artists that are household names.And the price was right. The tickets for my 8 and 12 year olds were both free and my ticket was only $15. A really nice afternoon family outing at a great price.

Wonderful collection of American artists. Beautiful building. I would recommend a docent tour if its available!

Good place but it is not something I would do again

Refreshing pieces, also from 10 to noon Saturday mornings the gallery is free to the public. Just watch out for the guard at the entrance

Yesterday the humane society had a Yappy hour at the New Britain museum. Went with my mom had a few drinks, and the dogs got to make some new friends

All the staff were very friendly during my visit, and there was plenty of good food in the cafe!

First Fridays at the museum are fun!

Love Google Maps: this place had posted on the Internet an old picture I found with an article, so I found the place.

I brought my son to the museum we had a blast

A hidden gem, some good early American painters.

If you live nearby or are passing through, this is a small but beautiful art museum that showcase a lot of impressive works throughout Americas history. They also have two exhibition spaces upstairs, so check the website to see whats on before you go :)

Very nice, local, little museum. Lots of art to look at...

I am visiting here every time a family member come to visit.Just a lovely place!

Not huge so it is easily negotiated without overload! The collection of American art is impressive and the docents and staff are top notch. This is a true cultural gem nestled against a beautiful park in New Britain.

Lots of American artwork with very well thought-out placement of pieces.

Was surprised at the Impressionist exhibit. Didnt expect to see that here, and I LOVE the Impressionists. A great was to spend an afternoon!

There was so much to see and to learn. Great for families and school trips..Great art room downstairs. Loved all teh art work by children displayed throught, reminded me of my old classroom when I taught preschool.MS. Bonnie she was absolutely wonderful and funny and so engaging great bubbly personality...our tour your person Ms. Donna was very nice and very informative..loved her explanation of the paintings..Thanks again..

What a treasure chest of great American paintings. I want to visit again.

This place is a delight... Staff, collection, Cafe and setting are a treasure. Loved it.

Not the worlds largest museum, but an exceptional collection, including Hinslow Homer, Georgia OKeefe, Jackson Pollock, and many more.

Amazing collection. Spacious, airy galleries in a beautiful building. Easy on-street parking. I saw a special exhibit, now gone, but noted how original and interesting the curation was. This place is a hidden gem.

Good selection of art, Im not big on art so I cant judge to much but its worth checking out.

An unexpected find. An excellent small museum in a former wealthy industrial community. The collection covers American and European art especially well.I attended the opening day of an annual juried art show of contemporary local artists. The level of technical skills was top flight and the originality of most was high level. Stimulating afternoon. Sorry I missed the Georgia OKeefe exhibit by a few weeks.

A wonderful selection of pieces highlingting New England history, as well as world class limited exhibits.

Great place for outing.This place is good for both children and adults.This place provides learning with fun.This museum has a great selection of a variety of artistic items. There are many events to enjoy and there is always a special exhibition. There is something for everyone to enjoy.

Delightful museum, Saturdays from 10 until 12 noon free admission! Great collection of American paintings, especially Hudson school and impressionists. Cafe overlooks the park and is good, wonderful service. Two hours maybe three works just fine.

Always nice art, but their Friday concert series with high energy James Montgomery was enjoyed by all!

This is a gem of a museum. Its worth it to come a couple times a year to check out the various exhibits that come through. The permanent collection is very impressive as well. There is a decent amount of parking nearby, theres a cafe here, and theres a park directly behind the museum. kids will be less interested in this museum that adults will, but its not so big that they cant manage.

Small museum but has some amazing art inside

Amazing exhibits and the cafe wasnt just beautiful but served good food.

Really loved the staircase botanical mural by Louise Jones, and the botanical paintings of T.Merrill Prentice. Amazing Stories, the Pablo Helguera exhibit was very interesting as well. Lovely museum both architecture and grounds.

Really great collections and deceptively large building. Area for children to make art and small cafe and gift shop. Will be going back!

Love this intimate museum with at-the-door wheelchairs.

Surprisingly good collection of American art.Features wonderful examples of Hudson River School. Beautiful galleries. Well worth a visit.

Impressive collection of art. A lot of the masters are represented. Well kept. We saw a Georgia O’Keeffe exhibit that was great.

Great Prendergast exhibit on view now through June!

A beautiful museum. There is always something special on display. The permanent collection is wonderful too. You can enjoy this museum it is just the right size.

One of my favorite museums. Simple to walk through. Clean. Beautifully curated. Great options for kids. Never disappointed.

Great Saturday Outing. Admission is free Saturdays between 10a-12p. Beautiful exhibits. The cafe is posh & yummy. I had no idea my little one would enjoy this so much. Great experience.

I am always pleasantly surprised about the works & artists I find there...I do wish the gift shop provided these temporary works in something I could buy, but may not be worth the investment...support your local museums...!!

Great exhibits. Ample parking and right next to Walnut Hill Park

Hidden gem. Great art collection presented well.

A real gem! Great introduction museum for young folks. Approachable and very well laid out.

A beautiful experience! Well laid out collection. Georgia OKeeffe exhibit very well done. Highly recommended.

Wide variety of art including a special exhibit of photography that will be there through September.

Came here with my wife to see the Georgia OKeefe exhibit, which was well worth the extra $8. The rest of the place is pretty typical, though I did appreciate the effort put in to showcase at least a little art by people of color.

I love the different displays

It was so awesome to see all that the museum had. I always woukd drive by but this is the first time I went in. Awesome!!

This museum is understated. In a corner, you might find an early work of Jackson Pollack, Andy Warhol or Grandma Moses. Excellent pieces spanning over 2 centuries of American art. Neat pulp fiction gallery, as well as works by local artists.

The perfect size museum what you can easily achieve in 2-4 hours. Very nice collection and exhibitions. Staff was very friendly and pleasant.

First time we visited for the Georgia OKeefe exhibit and cant believe this gem was so close. This museum feels like a New York City place but easy parking and easy to get to. We will be back.

Very impressive art displays ...anyone who likes art museums should check this place out! Definitely

Awesome place to enjoy the arts

My kindergartener visited. She loved it!!!

Great American art,nicely shown

We went to see the Georgia OKeefe exhibit. Beautiful museum. Great works. You can borrow passes from your local library that get up to 4 people in for FREE. Regular admit fee is $15.00. Special exhibits may have a small extra charge. The OKeefe exhibit was $5.00. Well worth it. Great inexpensive way for a once in a lifetime viewing.

This is both a great museum and a local gem. Ive been coming here since grade school field trips and I regularly take my family. Theres a few rooms of Hudson River School paintings that are simply lovely. The top floor changes from time to time but often has great modern art. The museum has a great collection and cycles it often enough to reward repeat visits. The people who work there are nice, and clearly like working in a cool museum. They also have a great education department and offer art classes. Ive taken my kids and its made for a great family experience. Go if you can; its a wonderful place.

Great museum with early American portraiture and contemporary art. Saturday AM is a freebie !

A great museum with so much to look at!

Went to the annual Halloween party, always a good time.

Lovely, always has an interesting new exhibit. The benches are my favorite- almost all are unique works of art themselves.

Great place to go , not an artsy person but I enjoyed it very much

One of the best collections of American art Ive seen.

Very cool museum. The Georgia OKeeffe portion was fantastic.

Was here for the 1st time for a jazz concert. Great jazz band (Curtis brothers)! Had a chance to view some of the art. Beautiful paintings. Plan to come back to visit the whole museum.

Superb museum with lovely setting, adequate parking, safe location. Amazing collection. A must see in America!

Very beautiful. Great exhibits. New and old.

We were treated to a private tour of the Georgia OKeefes exhibit. Fabulous!

Fascinating museum! A must-see if you enjoy art museums. Exhibits are very well done and change regularly. First floor is more Classical American, modern and contemporary art is on the second floor. We spent a whole morning here walking around. The little cafe is cute.