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Public Art CT, Hartford, CT

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Public Art CT

· Hartford, CT

Why you should go…

Public Art CT is a nonprofit guide to free public art, sculptures, and historic buildings, with its core coverage focused on the Greater Hartford, Connecticut area. Visitors within the region can use a GPS-enabled device to locate nearby artworks through the site. The brochure distributed in CTM racks is titled Public Art CT.

  • #public art
  • #sculpture
  • #walking tour
  • #free
  • #hartford

Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Public Art CT, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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    Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art

    Under $25

    Walk through a castle-like Gothic Revival museum holding about 50,000 works, from Baroque paintings to contemporary art.

    0.9 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

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    Connecticut Science Center

    $25–$50

    Try more than 165 hands-on exhibits, live science demos and 3D films in a nine-story riverfront building.

    1.1 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

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    Central Connecticut

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    Hampshire County, Massachusetts

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    Franklin County Visitors Information Center

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    The chamber of commerce and official visitor information center for Franklin County in western Massachusetts.

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