Where is the Museum of History located?
Find out details about the Museum of CT History’s location and directions.
Is the Museum of CT History a free-standing building?
No, the Museum of CT History is located within the CT State Court Building and Supreme Court Building. 231 Capitol Ave., Hartford, CT 06106.
How do I find the Museum of CT History?
You can find directions below.
Address:
231 Capitol Ave
Hartford, CT 06106
Directions to 231 Capitol Avenue
From Interstate 84 East:
- Take Exit 48, Capitol Avenue.
- The library is diagonally across Capitol Avenue at the end of the exit ramp.
From Interstate 84 West:
- Take Exit 47, Sigourney Street.
- Turn left under Interstate 84.
- Turn left again back onto Interstate 84 Eastbound.
- Take Exit 48, Capitol Avenue.
- The library is diagonally across Capitol Avenue at the end of the exit ramp.
From Interstate 91 North or South:
- Take Exit 29A, Capitol Area.
- At the traffic circle, take Elm Street (Bushnell Park will be on your right).
- At the traffic light, turn left onto Trinity Street.
- At the next light, the library is diagonally across Capitol Avenue, directly across from the State Capitol.
Parking for 231 Capitol Avenue
- Metered on-street parking is available on Oak, Russ, Lafayette (one-way street from Capitol Avenue), and Buckingham Streets.
- Important: Oak Street parking is not available all day.
- All-day free parking is available on Hungerford Street (one-way street from Capitol Avenue). This street is one block west of and parallel to Oak Street.
- Early arrivals may find spaces in the Capitol Place parking garage at 21 Oak Street.
- A parking lot at Buckingham and Hudson Streets offers reasonable all-day rates.
- Handicapped parking: Call the State Library/Supreme Court Security Office at 860-757-2299. Get information on handicapped parking and access to the building.