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Get ready for your visit by taking our online tour. For more in-depth information about the Old State House go to the History and Vintage Photos section of the web site.

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Begin your visit to Hartford with a tour of this 1796 National Historic
Landmark, one of the nation's oldest state houses. Tour the magnificently-
restored historic rooms, experience the audio tour, visit the
immersive Education Center, see the exciting new exhibition, shop in the
Museum Store, attend a program, and so much more!

Open Tuesday - Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
800 Main Street, downtown Hartford. (860) 522-6766 for more information.

GENERAL INFORMATION
The Old State House is operated by a nonprofit association. The building is air conditioned/heated and handicapped accessible.The Old State House is in downtown Hartford, Connecticut and is easily accessible from I-91 and I-84.

ADDRESS & CONTACT INFO
Old State House
800 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06103
Phone: 860.522.6766
Fax: 860.522.2812
Email: info@ctosh.org
Web: www.ctosh.org

HOURS OF OPERATION
Tuesday - Friday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Closed Sunday and Monday, New Year's Day and, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, July 3rd and July 4th, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.

ADMISSION TO THE BUILDING
Admission is FREE for Old State House and Connecticut Historical Society Museum members and children aged six years and under.
$6 adults, $3 seniors (65 and over), $3 students (with valid college ID), $3 youth (6-17)
Admission may apply to programs and events. Please call (860) 522-6766 for information.
Free admission on the first Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

BUILDING TOURS AND PROGRAMS
Individuals and small groups of 8 or less are welcome to tour the building at their leisure and enjoy our new Acoustiguide audio tour Hartford Begins Here: Connecticut's Old State House. Hear about the people and events that have made the Old State House and the site the center of Hartford since 1636.
With advanced reservations, interpreter-led group tours of the building can be arranged (program fees apply). For information about our school and youth programs, visit educational programs on this site or contact the School Services and Education Assistant at 860.236.5621 x. 232

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