Housatonic Museum of ArtHousatonic Museum of Art at a Glance
When to Go
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.
Air Quality:
AQI 29
Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
29°
Warmest Month
-6°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -6° - 3° | -7° | 95 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -5° - 4° | -5° | 82 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -1° - 9° | 0° | 106 mm | - | - | 5.0 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 4° - 16° | 7° | 110 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 10° - 22° | 16° | 108 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 15° - 26° | 21° | 96 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 18° - 29° | 24° | 94 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 18° - 28° | 23° | 98 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 13° - 24° | 19° | 96 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 7° - 18° | 12° | 96 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 2° - 12° | 4° | 106 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -3° - 6° | -3° | 101 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
Getting There & Around
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.