The Amistad Center for Art & Culture presents two to three exhibitions a year at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art. Exhibitions produced by The Center are exciting investigations of various issues relating to the African American experience. The educational programs that accompany these exhibitions not only present fresh perspectives about African American culture, but also encourage visitors to reflect upon their own perceptions. Admission to The Amistad Center for Art & Culture and The Wadsworth Atheneum of Art is free for members.

Current Exhibitions

Lincoln: Man, Myth and Memory Lincoln: Man, Myth and Memory
February 12, 2009 to July 5, 2009

In celebration of the Lincoln's Bicentennial, The Amistad Center for Art & Culture examines Lincoln's reflection in Black America with the exhibition Lincoln: Man, Myth, and Memory. With material drawn from The Amistad Center's historical collection as well as loans from contemporary artists, the exhibition explores Lincoln's role in the Civil War, his post-assassination emergence as a national celebrity, and the president's place in African American public memory.

The Amistad Center for Art & Culture founded in 1987 is a not-for-profit cultural arts organization, which owns a vital collection of 7000 items including art, artifacts and popular culture objects that document the experience, expressions and history of people of African American heritage. The Amistad Center for Art & Culture is housed at the Wadsworth Atheneneum Museum of Art in Hartford, Connecticut. It is an independently incorporated 501 (c) 3 organization. Inspired by its collection, the mission of The Amistad Center is to interpret and celebrate African American arts and humanities and to educate the public about their importance and influence in American life.

The information in this post is provided via the Amistad's website.

http://amistadartandculture.org/index.php

ADMISSION for Individuals
MEMBERS FREE
ADULTS $10
SENIORS (age 62+) $8
STUDENTS (age 13–college with ID) $5
CHILDREN (age 12 and under, accompanied by an adult.) FREE
FIRST THURSDAYS (from 5:00–8:00 p.m.) $5

GROUP ADMISSIONS
For Group Prices, call Lee Oliver (860) 838-4046

HOURS
SUNDAY 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
MONDAY Closed.
TUESDAY Closed.
WEDNESDAY 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
THURSDAY* 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
FRIDAY 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
SATURDAY 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
*FIRST THURSDAYS 11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.