Housatonic Museum of Art

Museum Regional art museum in Connecticut, United States

On Housatonic Community College’s Bridgeport campus, the Housatonic Museum of Art displays regional and international works, rotating exhibitions and educational programs-a quiet stop for art lovers in Connecticut.

Housatonic Museum of Art
41.1732, -73.1971

How to Get to Housatonic Museum of Art #

The museum is located on the Housatonic Community College campus in Connecticut. Reachable by local roads and near regional bus routes; check the college website for entry points and visitor parking.

Tips for Visiting Housatonic Museum of Art #

  • Check university gallery hours-opening times may be tied to the academic calendar and special events.
  • Look for rotating student and faculty exhibitions for emerging contemporary work.
  • Call ahead if interested in specific collections-some pieces may be on loan or rotated into storage.

Best Time to Visit Housatonic Museum of Art #

Best to visit during the academic year when programming and exhibitions are most active.

Academic Year
September-May · 10-20°C (50-68°F)
Most programming and exhibitions occur during the university term.
Summer
June-August · 18-28°C (64-82°F)
Fewer exhibitions may be on view; check schedules for summer shows.

Weather & Climate near Housatonic Museum of Art #

Climate

Housatonic Museum of Art's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -6°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1188 mm/year), wettest in April, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
29°
Warmest Month
-6°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -6°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-6°

Weather

95 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -5°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Freezing
C
Temperature
-5°

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°

Weather

106 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (110 mm).

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
16°

Weather

110 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm).

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° 22°

Weather

108 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 26°

Weather

96 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
18° 29°

Weather

94 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
18° 28°

Weather

98 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
13° 24°

Weather

96 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
18°

Weather

96 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°

Weather

106 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°

Weather

101 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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