ACADEMY HALL MUSEUM

ROCKY HILL, CT

Academy Hall Museum is a historic building located in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. Built in 1839, the building originally served as the first public school in town but was later converted into a museum in the 1960's. The museum is housed in two connected buildings and features exhibits on the history of Rocky Hill and the surrounding areas.

The museum's main exhibit is a recreation of a 19th century schoolroom. This room is filled with antiques, including desks, chairs, books and a blackboard, that recreate the atmosphere of a typical 19th century schoolhouse. Other exhibits in the museum include a display of historical artifacts related to the town's history, a timeline of the town's history, and a collection of photographs and documents from the town's past.

In addition to its permanent exhibits, the museum also hosts a variety of special events throughout the year, such as lectures, historical reenactments, and educational programs. The museum also offers special tours of the building and its exhibits, as well as guided tours of the Rocky Hill Historic District.

Academy Hall Museum is open to the public and admission is free. The museum is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm and Sunday from 1pm to 4pm.

ACADEMY HALL MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in ROCKY HILL CT. US MID #8400900106

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont).

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ACADEMY HALL MUSEUM
785 OLD MAIN STREET
ROCKY HILL
CT
06067

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