History and art go hand-in-hand at Connecticut Landmarks’ historic house museums across the state. From decorative wallpaper and landscaped gardens to paintings, ceramics, and statues, when touring the organization’s museums, visitors will discover the significance of the art to the lives of the people who lived in the homes. To complement the historical pieces of art, Connecticut Landmarks displays the work of talented local artists at select museum locations each year to connect the experiences and perspectives of people today to those who lived in its house museums in the past.
This year, visit the organization’s Hartford, Suffield, and Coventry museum locations for the 2025 featured art exhibitions by Amanda Roy, Emma Chadwick, Luis Cotto, Frank Poulin, Andy Hart, Gina Trusiewicz, and Scott Rhoades. Learn more below.
Every year, the Amos Bull Community Room and Butler-McCook Aetna Gallery are home to featured exhibitions showcasing the amazing work of local artists. Read more about this year's lineup below! The exhibits will be open during open tour days and our free Sunset Sounds jazz concerts. If you would like to book a tour of the Butler-McCook House & Garden to accompany your visit, please see the calendar.
Stop into Phelps-Hatheway's Visitor Center for the Pastel Paintings exhibition by Gina Trusiewicz. With a longtime interest in art, Trusiewicz developed her craft in an online class during the pandemic. Her interest in nature, animals, and plants, combined with her certification as a Master Gardener, has inspired the work for this exhibit–capturing everyday moments, and the feelings they evoke, in West Hartford or right from her own backyard.
Help us plant the seeds for the future of the Bellamy-Ferriday Garden with our special zinnia seed campaign! Sponsor a zinnia seed for $10 and a garden stake with your name will be placed next to the spot where the seed is planted. Your sponsorship comes with a garden pass to return to see the plants in bloom.
Connecticut Landmarks is proud to honor the LGBTQ+ community by welcoming visitors to explore “TRANSPARENT: Creating Advocacy Through Art” by Samuel Avery Giardina. This exhibition is free to the public and is open during the Palmer-Warner House's open hours through June 28. Located in the Palmer-Warner Barn, this exhibition explores personal identity, transformation, and the profound impact of the LGBTQ+ community throughout history.
The Progress Flag Field honors the legacy of Frederic Palmer and Howard Metzger, who created a welcoming space for friends, family, and the LGBTQ+ community. This installation serves as a place for reflection, with each flag representing the diverse identities within the community. It honors those who fought for equality and celebrates unity, resilience, and the importance of safe spaces.