Discover the best museums in Willimantic and find out about the things to see and to do, exhibitions, opening hours, prices and discounts in the list of museums in Willimantic, or apply filters and navigate through the map.
Willimantic is a former city and current census-designated place located in the town of Windham, Connecticut. This historic New England community developed as a significant textile manufacturing center during the 19th century, earning it the nickname "Thread City" due to the presence of the American Thread Company. The area's industrial heritage is reflected in its preserved mill buildings and distinctive architecture.
Today, Willimantic is home to Eastern Connecticut State University, which contributes to the area's cultural and educational landscape. The community is known for its unique Frog Bridge, officially called the Thread City Crossing, which features four large copper frog sculptures atop concrete thread spools, commemorating both the town's industrial past and a historic incident known as the "Frog Fight" of 1754. The downtown area maintains its historic character with various Victorian-era buildings and hosts cultural events throughout the year.
This overview contains all museums in and around Willimantic. Curious about which museums there are in Willimantic? These are the museums:
This is a selection of exhibitions in and around Willimantic. Both current temporary as well as permanent exhibitions are listed. Visit the page of a museum to find out more about their activities and exhibitions. Want to know what is on display in Willimantic? The following exhibitions are on display:
Unfortunately we don’t know about any discount passes in Willimantic.
