Slater Memorial Museum

Slater Memorial Museum Located at Norwich Free Academy since 1888, Slater Memorial Museum exhibits world-class wonders under one roof.

Dedicated in 1886 and opened as a museum to Norwich Free Academy and the public, Slater Memorial Museum is one of only two museums to be located on a high school campus in the United States. Designed by Worcester, Massachusetts architect Stephen C. Earle, the museum features a global collection of art and artifacts including its collection of plaster casts, 19th-century American painting and sculp

ture, and much more. Come and visit world-class wonders all under one roof. Mission Statement:

Slater Memorial Museum serves Norwich Free Academy and its community by fostering inquiry and exploration, celebrating the richness and diversity of the human experience by collecting, preserving, and interpreting a regional and global collection of art and material culture. Vision Statement:

As a vital part of the NFA experience, the museum seeks to:

• Cultivate lifelong engagement with art and culture for students, visitors, and alumni
• Create an inclusive and inspiring learning environment
• Respect our foundations and traditions
• Promote innovation, curiosity, and creative thinking
• Honor the impact of philanthropy within our community

Tickets on sale now!https://www.slatermuseum.org/events/murder-on-exhibitIt’s 1923, and the Slater Memorial Museum is pl...
09/05/2026

Tickets on sale now!
https://www.slatermuseum.org/events/murder-on-exhibit

It’s 1923, and the Slater Memorial Museum is pleased to invite you to the opening of its newest exhibition, “Murder on Exhibit: Treasures from the Tombs,” featuring recently acquired artifacts from the Valley of the Kings. These royal relics are sure to delight artists, historians and Egyptomaniacs alike, but is someone prepared to kill for them?

Join such Norwich luminaries as the Slater family, staff of the Norwich Art School and Abraham Lincoln’s granddaughter as you solve a murder at the museum! With the Dirty Blue Shirts!

This weeks vendor highlight is Cathy Cosby - Cathy's Creations and her incredible pottery!The Annual Friends of Slater M...
09/04/2026

This weeks vendor highlight is Cathy Cosby - Cathy's Creations and her incredible pottery!

The Annual Friends of Slater Memorial Museum is November 14th!

Get ready for back to school with Otis Library and Slater Memorial Museum! Hear stories, sing songs, and create somethin...
09/03/2026

Get ready for back to school with Otis Library and Slater Memorial Museum! Hear stories, sing songs, and create something new inspired by school buses, cars, or anything else on wheels. Best fit for children age 6 and under. Families are welcome to explore the museum for free after storytime.

The Annual Artisan Craft Show is coming! Today, we highlight mixed media and metalwork artisan Rachel Shuler of Mountain...
08/28/2026

The Annual Artisan Craft Show is coming! Today, we highlight mixed media and metalwork artisan Rachel Shuler of Mountain Tree Studios. 🖌️

Like what you see? The Annual Artisan Craft Show hosted by the Friends of Slater Memorial Museum is November 14 10am-3pm!

This September, Slater Museum is honored to host a truly special and one-of-a-kind exhibition: "Stars and Stripes: The A...
08/20/2026

This September, Slater Museum is honored to host a truly special and one-of-a-kind exhibition: "Stars and Stripes: The American Flag From 9/11 to 250." This exhibition brings to life a display of memories as captured by artist and author Robert Carley, whose documentation of post-9/11 America showcases vivid and meaningful images of the American flag across the country, expressed in dozens of different forms. This exhibition will feature over 100 photographs and 3D models of the nation’s flag as expressed by Americans everywhere and invites visitors to reflect and remember how the nation changed that day 25 years ago.

Opening Reception: September 12, 2026 | 1:00 pm | Converse Art Gallery, Slater Museum
Free and open to the public.

RSVP using the link below:

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Extant clothing grants an unrivaled glimpse into the lives of individuals from the past, and the Slater Memorial Museum ...
08/07/2026

Extant clothing grants an unrivaled glimpse into the lives of individuals from the past, and the Slater Memorial Museum textile collection provides excellent examples from the American Revolution and the early Republic. Join Education and Outreach Coordinator Amanda Flynn Rumney on a curatorial and genealogical exploration of various gowns worn by New England women from both sides of the conflict while hearing the inspiring tales of other women from the greater Norwich area.

This edition of our "Exhibit of the Month" is brought to you by our museum Director, Dayne Rugh! For those of you that k...
08/06/2026

This edition of our "Exhibit of the Month" is brought to you by our museum Director, Dayne Rugh! For those of you that know Dayne, he's a bit of a hat collector, so it's no surprise that the theme this month is, "Top Notch Hats." On view in the museum's gift shop are a few of Slater Museum's historical hats from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Now on view, through the month of August!

Thar she blows! Summer Storytime continues with Otis Library and Slater Memorial Museum! Explore the deep blue sea throu...
08/03/2026

Thar she blows! Summer Storytime continues with Otis Library and Slater Memorial Museum! Explore the deep blue sea through objects from the museum collection and have fun with stories, songs, and crafts - all featuring whales. Best fit for children age 6 and under. Families are welcome to explore the museum for free after storytime.

Attention visitors ‼️ We are so sorry to say but Slater Museum will be CLOSED today Monday August 3 due to continued con...
08/03/2026

Attention visitors ‼️ We are so sorry to say but Slater Museum will be CLOSED today Monday August 3 due to continued construction work in the Slater Auditorium. The auditorium floors are being refinished and the strong fumes unfortunately don't make for the safest and most pleasant visiting experience. Visitor safety is of the utmost importance to us.

We are so sorry for the inconvenience and we will plan to reopen Wednesday August 5 for normal hours. We appreciate everyone's patience as we navigate many exciting and much-needed building projects throughout campus!

Slater Memorial Museum will be closed for the remainder of today (August 1st) due to construction in the Auditorium. We ...
08/01/2026

Slater Memorial Museum will be closed for the remainder of today (August 1st) due to construction in the Auditorium. We apologize for this inconvenience. Please see our website for current information regarding museum hours.

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108 Crescent St
Norwich, CT
06360

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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