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Calendar of Events
Programs take place in the museum unless otherwise specified. Click here for public tour registration.
Highlights Tours | Thursdays–Sundays, 12:30 & 2pm
Family Tour: Eyes on Art | Every Second Saturday, 12:15pm
Old North Cemetery, Hartford
Join former Wadsworth curator William Hosley for a walk through Hartford’s Old North and Spring Grove Cemeteries, veritable museums without walls, filled with statuary, folk art, and local history. This tour leads to the final resting places of Daniel Wadsworth and his wife, Faith, painter Frederic Church, sculptor Edward Bartholomew, and Frank B. Gay, the first director of the Wadsworth (1911–27), during whose tenure the Colt, Morgan, and Avery wings were built. Capacity is limited and registration is required. Keep an eye on your inbox for an email invitation and registration link.
This joyous film reinvents the classic Wizard of Oz with a modern and urban twist that follows the adventures of Dorothy, a young girl from Harlem, as she is whisked away to the magical land. With an all-star cast including Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, and Richard Pryor, The Wiz delights with its infectious musical numbers, dazzling choreography, and colorful sets. It celebrates the power of self-discovery, friendship, and embracing one’s uniqueness while delivering a message of hope and empowerment. Directed by Sidney Lumet. US. 2 hours 13 minutes. Rated G.
Presented in conjunction with The Amistad Center for Art & Culture exhibition Love Overflowing. On Saturday at 1pm, tour the exhibition with curator Frank Mitchell. On Sunday, join a family artmaking activity from noon to 2pm. Special activities included with film or museum admission. One free popcorn per person included with film admission.
This joyous film reinvents the classic Wizard of Oz with a modern and urban twist that follows the adventures of Dorothy, a young girl from Harlem, as she is whisked away to the magical land. With an all-star cast including Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, and Richard Pryor, The Wiz delights with its infectious musical numbers, dazzling choreography, and colorful sets. It celebrates the power of self-discovery, friendship, and embracing one’s uniqueness while delivering a message of hope and empowerment. Directed by Sidney Lumet. US. 2 hours 13 minutes. Rated G.
Presented in conjunction with The Amistad Center for Art & Culture exhibition Love Overflowing. On Saturday at 1pm, tour the exhibition with curator Frank Mitchell. On Sunday, join a family artmaking activity from noon to 2pm. Special activities included with film or museum admission. One free popcorn per person included with film admission.