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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

06/01/2026

Happy June! Families are invited to join Slater Museum and Otis Library this Friday 6/5 for a storytime all about pets! Children will learn about a variety of furry, scaly, and feathered friends through museum objects, stories, and crafts. Best fit for children age 6 and under. Families are welcome to explore the museum for free after storytime

05/29/2026

Our Summer Lecture Series begins on Tuesday, June 2 at 6pm!

Nancy Steenburg has taught at UConn for over 30 years, and she has been on the Venture trail for 20 years, first searching for the documentation of Venture’s extraordinary life, and then digging deeper into the impact of enslavement in colonial Connecticut. In the 21st century, we look into why Black Lives matter. Venture’s story is the story of why one extraordinary man mattered both in the 1700s and now.

05/22/2026

Today the museum decided it was Plaid Day! Fun fact, our museum’s Administrative Coordinator Katy’s favorite color is plaid and pink…she may have had something to do with that decision today!

05/14/2026

Announcing Exhibit of the Month! Each month, a Slater Memorial Museum staff member will choose a different object (or objects!) from the archives to showcase. May's exhibit was curated by Amanda Flynn Rumney, our Education & Outreach Coordinator.

In the 19th century spirit of Decoration Day (more commonly referred to as Memorial Day today), we honor those who served in the Civil War. Stop by the museum shop now through the end of May to see the display which highlights Black soldiers from Maryland and Norwich hero Lt. Col. Henry Peale.

Image courtesy of Find a Grave.

05/13/2026

Calling all history buffs! Join the Friends of Slater Memorial Museum for an evening of Semiquincentennial trivia! Tickets are $20 per person, including light refreshments. Call to reserve tickets for you and your team today!

05/10/2026

Today we celebrate all mothers, including three generations of mothers in the Crocker family.

Harriet Elizabeth Dillaby Crocker (1826-1913) was the wife of famed Norwich artist John Denison Crocker. One of several portraits he completed of his family, here Harriet is seated with their daughter, the younger Harriet Elizabeth Crocker (1850-1909). Harriet, Sr. and John Denison had at least eight children in total. Little Harriet Elizabeth would marry Alvan Bussey in 1873 and raise two sons of her own.

Slater Memorial Museum is also home to many early photographs of Crocker relations, including this tintype of Nancy Lamphere Crocker (1787-1862), mother of the painter.

Images: Slater Memorial Museum 180.1431 & 40.0024

05/04/2026

This year marks the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution and the signing of the Declaration of Independence, adopted on July 4, 1776. In celebration of this nationwide anniversary, Slater Museum will be launching three exhibitions in 2026, beginning with "Norwich Stories of the American Revolution," opening May 9, 2026!

Norwich, Connecticut was a center of Revolutionary activity in Eastern Connecticut. From bands of Sons of Liberty to dedicated soldiers of all backgrounds, the city produced scores of men and women who served in all capacities. From humble militiamen to a Signer of the Declaration of Independence, come and learn the lesser-known stories of these valiant Patriots as well as the story of America’s most infamous traitor, Benedict Arnold. Among a few original 18th-century artifacts on display will be an original copy of Connecticut’s first newspaper, the Connecticut Gazette, printed the day after the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, July 5, 1776.

Opening May 9, 2026 - Exhibition will run through 2027

Slater Memorial Museum is a proud partner with the America's 250th, Norwich, Connecticut Committee.

Address

108 Crescent St
Norwich, CT
06360

Opening Hours

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

Website

http://www.slatermuseum.org/

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