For Immediate Release
July 11, 2014
Contact: Chris Zaccaro
(860) 246-1553 ext. 116
Hartford, CT
– Connecticut’s Old State House is proud to announce that it has entered into a
partnership with the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art to provide admission
discounts to those who visit both venues in the same day. This new agreement
will allow visitors to enjoy two iconic Hartford landmarks, separated by just a
few steps, for extremely affordable prices.
Effective
Saturday, July 12, all guests who visit the Old State House will receive a $5
admission at the Wadsworth upon the presentation of a same-day ticket. That is
a savings of 50% for adults and 37% for seniors and students. Admission for
children 12 years and younger will remain free.
All guests
who visit the Wadsworth will receive $1 off admission at the Old State House
upon presentation of a same-day ticket to the museum. Admission for children 5
years and younger will remain free.
The Old State
House will also validate parking tickets from the State Street South Parking
Garage and the State House Square Parking Garage, resulting in a $5 charge for
all-day parking in downtown Hartford. A regular adult will be able to park
downtown and visit the Old State House and Wadsworth, all for a low total price
of $15.
The timing of
this agreement is spectacular as it will allow tourists and local residents to
enjoy two historic and entertaining attractions during Hartford’s beautiful
summer months. The Old State House’s Summer Schedule took effect the same week
of the promotion, granting visitors the ability to enjoy both venues on
Saturdays until October 11, when the Regular Schedule takes effect again. The
Old State House is open Tuesday - Saturday, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., during the
Summer Schedule.
“It’s a short
walk between Connecticut’s Old State House and the Wadsworth Atheneum.” stated
Sally Whipple, Executive Director of the Old State House. “We hope that a
discounted ticket for visiting both museums will encourage more people to take
that walk and get as much out of Hartford’s treasures as possible.”
Earlier this
year, the Old State House agreed to house five original paintings from
legendary American artist John Trumbull as the Wadsworth undergoes renovations.
They are currently available for viewing through general admission.
Located in
Hartford, a short walk from the Wadsworth, Connecticut’s Old State House served as a seat of government for the Constitution State from 1796 to 1878. The Old State
House Shop, located on the Main Street side of the building, provides visitors
an opportunity to purchase great, quality-made Connecticut and Hartford themed
gifts, products and apparel. The Old State House Farmers Market, the oldest of
its kind in the state, is open Tuesdays and Fridays throughout the summer. For more information on admission prices,
upcoming events and parking discounts nearby, become a fan of Connecticut’s Old
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