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New Britain Industrial Museum

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Specialties On exhibit are the industrial accomplishments, inventions and innovations manufactured in New Britain over the past 200 years. From hinges and hand tools to ball bearings, decorative hardware and Universal products; come see what made New Britain the Hardware Capital of the World. History Established in 1995. The museum grew out of the desire of Horace Van Dorn to preserve the great legacy of manufacturing in New Britain. In the words of Mr. Van Dorn: "We must preserve artifacts representative of the creativeness... read more

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59 W Main St, ITBD Bldg, Fl 2, New Britain, CT, 06051, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
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David J. Obedzinski 
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6 years ago

Enjoyed a wonderful tour today with museum director Sophie Huget and board member Randall Judd. Thank you for sharing some of your wonderful collection with me. 

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Sara Morrison 
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6 years ago

Very helpful and enthusiastic staff and an interesting collection. My only complaint is I wish it was bigger! 

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Curtiss Hayden 
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6 years ago

A tremendously special place! Here, a proud heritage is represented in a meaningful collection, and woven together with a tale of rising innovation — all of which serves as an important guide for tomorrow. 

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Irene Avella 
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6 years ago

I love it. Always brings back a lot of memories. 

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Rob Nath 
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7 years ago

Awesome place indeed! Great collection! 

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Pauline Galezowski 
7 years ago
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Jenny Lee Haskins 
7 years ago
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Adrian Ci 
8 years ago
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Melissa Figueroa 
8 years ago

I really loved this this hidden gem! My son and I learned so much of New Britain's industrial history through the wonderful items displayed and detailed knowledge expressed by the museum director. Thank you very much Karen! 

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New Britain Industrial Museum has a 4.8 star rating with 74 reviews. 

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