Free Art Museum Day for CT Families
Saturday, October 10, 2026 · 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM EDT
Wadsworth Atheneum, 600 Main Street, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States · Milford, CT
About this event
Every month the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford hosts a Free Museum Day for CT Families called “Second Saturdays for Families.” ACTIVITIES 10AM–2PM | FREE ADMISSION ALL DAY Museum admission is free for all who enter on Second Saturdays for Families. MATRIX 198 Artist Mariel Capanna leads a hands-on workshop, exploring the relationship between painting and time. Join our friends from Imagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning Center, for a special story time reading of The Tortoise and the Hare, accompanied by some animal friends. Grab a complimentary bag of popcorn and enjoy a free screening of Song of the Sea (2014) in the theater at 11am (sensory-friendly*) and at 2pm. Visitors may arrive anytime within their arrival window and may stay for as long as they like until close—there is no set departure time. The museum closes at 5:00 pm on Wednesday through Sunday. Wadsworth members: select Adult, Senior, or College Student tickets below and click “Get Tickets.” On the Cart page, click “Continue.” You will then be prompted to log in to your account. After logging in, you’ll see your free member tickets applied to your order. Please email info@thewadsworth.org if you can’t access your member tickets. Learn more about our membership program here. As part of the Wadsworth’s commitment to provide greater community access to the museum, a variety of free general admission opportunities are available (special fees excluded). Read more here.
Event details
- Date and time
- Saturday, October 10, 2026 · 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM EDT
- Venue
- Wadsworth Atheneum, 600 Main Street, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States · Milford, CT
- Category
- Museums & exhibitions
- Cost
- Cost not stated
- Age guidance
- Age guidance not specified
- Format
- In person
- Last verified
- October 7, 2026
Accessibility
Wheelchair: Not stated
Assistive Listening: Not stated
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