New Britain Industrial Museum

12/18/2025

Elihu Burritt, the Learned Blacksmith, was born 215 years ago this December. Learn more about the life and work of one of New Britain's most influential founding fathers in the newest post on the NBIM blog, linked below:

https://nbindustrial.org/blog/elihu-burritt

10/26/2025

Sign up today to tell your New Britain story!

The New Britain Industrial Museum is excited to announce that we’re teaming up with the New Britain Public Library, Central Connecticut State University, and Goodwin University for a community oral history project! This project will focus on New Britain’s industrial past and look forward to the future of our city.

You can click the link below, scan the QR code, or call (860) 224-3155 x125 to sign up to participate. Find us at the New Britain Polish Festival on June 8, 2025 for more information and in-person signups as well!

Sign Up Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSccQnwEcS5uw989yM-fU3pZJK3MB26eYeIAH0nnvm1SXvX9AQ/viewform

09/26/2025

📢 Exciting news-- the New Britain Industrial Museum is MOVING! 📦🚚

September 27th is the LAST DAY to tour our current location at 59 W. Main Street before we temporarily close our doors. We're excited for this new chapter and can't wait to welcome you all to our new space in the former Youth Museum building at 30 High St., New Britain, CT with an anticipated opening in December 2025!

08/27/2025

Head over to our website to check out a new blog post written by our summer intern Julia Peyton! Julia spent her summer cataloging our archives and researching industrial community building through the "Stanley World" employee newsletter. Her contributions to the museum this over the last few months have been invaluable, and we wish her all the best for her new school year!

https://nbindustrial.org/blog/thecommunityoffactorylife

Factory life in the 20th century is known best for its poor working conditions, casualties, long hours, and dispensable treatment of workers….

08/07/2025

On this Thursday afternoon, let's remember some labor history when workers and employers clashed over fair wages and working conditions and the region's rapidly changing economy-- shared from the office of the State Historian.

To learn more about New Britain's role in the fight over labor rights, visit us during our public hours, Weds. and Sat. 1 PM-5PM!

  Today in 1919, Connecticut companies throughout the state were effectively shuttered as thousands of workers across a multitude of different industries joined in a massive regional strike th…

06/18/2025

We had an awesome time at the Polish Festival last weekend-- thanks to everyone who stopped by to chat about New Britain history, and an extra special thanks to everyone who signed up to participate in our oral history program!

Want to learn more about the history of Polish immigrants who worked in New Britain industry? We're open Wednesdays and Saturdays 1 PM- 5 PM!

06/11/2025

Don't miss out on free admission and door prizes this Saturday 6/14 during Visit Connecticut's annual Open House Day!

Prizes include a Stanley 150-year Anniversary 10 ft tape measure in box, including Stanley lapel pin, to be awarded by admission ticket draw at 4:30 PM. Additionally, we'll be drawing consolation door prizes: Stanley Rule & Level "Woodworkers Companion" posters will be awarded to FIVE ADDITIONAL visitor groups, by door ticket draw at 4:35 PM. (Winners Do NOT need to be present at drawing.)

Find us listed under Hartford County!
https://ctvisit.com/articles/celebrate-connecticut-open-house-day-hartford-county-2025

06/04/2025

Find the New Britain Industrial Museum and the New Britain Public Library at the festival THIS SUNDAY! Learn more about New Britain's history, and sign up to participate in our community oral history project!

06/03/2025

The New Britain Industrial Museum is opening the doors once more for Connecticut's Open House Day! Join us and over 150 other CT tourism attractions in celebrating the best of what our state has to explore!

We're offering free admission and a door prize: a Stanley 150-year Anniversary 10 ft tape measure in box, including Stanley lapel pin, to be awarded by admission ticket draw at 4:30 PM. Additionally, we'll be drawing consolation door prizes: Stanley Rule & Level "Woodworkers Companion" posters will be awarded to FIVE ADDITIONAL visitor groups, by door ticket draw at 4:35 PM. (Winners Do NOT need to be present at drawing.)

Find us listed under Hartford County!
https://ctvisit.com/articles/celebrate-connecticut-open-house-day-hartford-county-2025

06/03/2025

We were delighted to welcome the team from Ace Clamp - PMC Industries Inc. (pictured here with volunteer Bill Paris) last week for a tour and a chat about how industry has changed over the centuries and the modern role of the manufacturing industry in Connecticut!

Want to learn more about the evolution of New Britain manufacturing over the last 200 years? Book a tour for your team or group! We're open to the public from 1 PM- 5PM Weds. & Sat, or by appointment! Reach out to us on Facebook, by phone, or at our website! nbindustrial.org/contact

05/29/2025

05/28/2025

The New Britain Industrial Museum is excited to announce that we’re teaming up with the New Britain Public Library, Central Connecticut State University, and Goodwin University for a community oral history project! This project will focus on New Britain’s industrial past and look forward to the future of our city.

You can click the link below, scan the QR code, or call (860) 224-3155 x125 to sign up to participate. Find us at the New Britain Polish Festival on June 8, 2025 for more information and in-person signups as well!

Sign Up Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSccQnwEcS5uw989yM-fU3pZJK3MB26eYeIAH0nnvm1SXvX9AQ/viewform