Slater Memorial Museum
The Slater Memorial Museum is a historic building and art museum on the grounds of the Norwich Free Academy in Norwich, Connecticut, designed by the architect Stephen C. Earle. Top of the list nearby is Mohegan Sun Arena, 3 mi away. Expect 63–83°F afternoons in the mildest months, May to October.
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A museum inside Norwich
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 19°, with about 28" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Norwich
Slater Memorial Museum is inside Norwich, which has 10 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Boston
Boston is about 78 miles northeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, July, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 63–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Slater Memorial Museum
The Slater Memorial Museum is a historic building and art museum on the grounds of the Norwich Free Academy in Norwich, Connecticut, designed by the architect Stephen C. Earle. The building was begun in 1885, dedicated on November 4, 1886, and opened to the public in 1888. It was commissioned by the textile magnate William A. Slater in honor of his father, John Fox Slater (1815–1884). The building, constructed of brick and brownstone in the Richardsonian Romanesque style, with rusticated masonry, medieval decorative elements, and the lavish use of tiles and terracotta, is considered by some to be Earle's finest work. It is a contributing property in the Chelsea Parade Historic District in the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places. The adjacent Converse Art Gallery, built in 1906, was designed by the firm of Cudworth & Woodworth.
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A base for Slater Memorial Museum
The closest lodging is in Norwich (10) and Groton (30).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Slater Memorial Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich | in town | — | 10 8 hotels · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 40,001 | $242K | B− |
| Groton | 13 mi south | 20 min | 30 19 hotels · 4 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs | 39,138 | $340K | B+ |
| Stonington | 15 mi southeast | 20 min | 34 13 hotels · 1 motel · 15 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 4 campgrounds | 18,832 | $483K | — |
| Montville | 6 mi southwest | 10 min | 12 10 hotels · 2 campgrounds | 18,001 | $286K | — |
| Preston | 4 mi east | 5 min | 6 1 hotel · 3 inns & B&Bs · 2 campgrounds | 4,873 | $362K | — |
| Waterford | 13 mi south | 20 min | 15 13 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 20,435 | $356K | B |
| Westerly | 21 mi southeast | 30 min | 37 16 hotels · 6 motels · 12 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 RV parks | 23,139 | $467K | B+ |
| East Lyme | 14 mi southwest | 20 min | 16 6 hotels · 1 motel · 4 inns & B&Bs · 3 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 19,223 | $413K | A |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Worth adding to a visit
A wider trip can take in these, within 58 miles.
Big draw37 mi LakeLake Chaubunagungamaug
13 mi Stadium & arenaMohegan Sun Arena
Big draw41 mi MuseumThe Breakers
Big draw57 mi Stadium & arenaGillette Stadium
38 mi Ancient siteHMS Endeavour
49 mi MuseumUSS Massachusetts
47 mi National Historic SiteSpringfield Armory National Historic Site14K visitors a year
40 mi MuseumMarble HousePhoto credits
Lake Chaubunagungamaug: Bree from Worcester, MA, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Mohegan Sun Arena: Bbjeter, CC BY-SA 3.0 · The Breakers: UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Gillette Stadium: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0 · HMS Endeavour: Samuel Atkins (c.1760-1810), Public domain · USS Massachusetts: USN, Public domain · Springfield Armory National Historic Site: National Park Service, Public domain · Marble House: [email protected], Public domain
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Planning a visit to Slater Memorial Museum
Is Slater Memorial Museum in Norwich?
Yes. It’s inside Norwich, CT.
When is the best time to visit Slater Memorial Museum?
May, June, July, August, September and October, with highs of 63–83°.
How far is Slater Memorial Museum from Brookhaven and Boston?
About 65 miles southwest of Brookhaven and about 78 miles northeast of Boston, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Slater Memorial Museum?
Westerly State (WST), about 19 miles away. The nearest big hub is Rhode Island T. F. Green (PVD), about 36 miles.
Where should I stay near Slater Memorial Museum?
Norwich (in town, 10 places to stay), Groton (13 mi, 30 places to stay) and Stonington (15 mi, 34 places to stay).
Tips for visiting, from Norwich
People in Norwich have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.