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Meriden Historical Society Museum & History Center, Meriden, CT

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Meriden Historical Society Museum & History Center

Connecticut historical society operating a museum and history center in Meriden, with a homestead site and a collections library.

41 W. Main St., Meriden, CT 06451 · Meriden, CT

About Meriden Historical Society Museum & History Center

The Meriden Historical Society runs the Meriden Museum & History Center at 41 West Main Street, along with the Andrews Homestead. The organization also offers educational field trips, school and museum programs, a public lecture series, seasonal community events, and access to its collections and library. Visitors should check the site's Hours and Directions page for public hours at each building.

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