The New Britain Museum of American Art (NBMAA) is the first Museum in the country with a singular focus on American Art. There are several family-friendly things to do at the Museum including scavenger hunts, hands-on-art projects, makerspace, a sculpture garden and more! Visit the Front Desk for coloring activities and specific family activities to engage your children while visiting the museum.
2025 Holiday Hours
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, January 20, 2025: OPEN with FREE ADMISSION
Easter Sunday: Closed
Juneteenth (Thursday, June 19, 2025): OPEN
Independence Day, July 4: Closed
October 4, 2025: Museum Closed for Gala
Thanksgiving: Closed
Friday after Thanksgiving: OPEN 12-5 p.m.
Christmas Eve: Closed
Christmas: Closed
New Year's Eve: OPEN 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
New Year’s Day 2026: Closed
Admission
- Members FREE
- $20 for Adults
- $15 for Seniors (age 62 and up)
- $10 for College Students and 6-17 years old
- 5 and under FREE
Enjoy a $2 discount on every general admission ticket from January 10-February 5, 2025.
Select first floor galleries are closed during installation.
Free Saturday Mornings
Saturday admission from 10 a.m. to noon is FREE!
