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  1. Museum Education
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Faculty & Staff Resources

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The Benton is a resource that supports teaching and enhances learning across academic departments at the University of Connecticut. The museum offers instructors a variety of opportunities for their classes to engage with original works of art.
Contact Amanda Douberley, Assistant Curator/Academic Liaison, for more information.

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Upcoming Events

  1. Dec 7 Museum Store Holiday Sale 10:00am

    Museum Store Holiday Sale

    Thursday, December 7th, 2023

    10:00 AM


    The Benton Museum of Art

     Museum Store Holiday Sale

    Jewelry, scarves, hats, gloves, art related and other gifts, games, accessories, t-shirts, cards, and stocking stuffers.

    Sale Dates: November 28 - December 20 during Museum open hours.  

    20% off sale*. (30% for Museum Members - show your card).

    *Horsebarn Hill Calendars not on sale.
    *CT Art Passports BOGO only

    Take a break and visit the wonderful exhibitions in the galleries.

    Contact Information:

    benton@uconn.edu

    More
  2. Dec 7 First Thursday Open House 4:30pm

    First Thursday Open House

    Thursday, December 7th, 2023

    04:30 PM - 07:00 PM


    The Benton Museum of Art

     First Thursday Open House

    Open house in partnership SHaW, WHUS, and The Beanery Cafe

    4:30-6:30PM

    Visit with cute Pet Therapy dogs Wrigley & Andy
    In partnership with Student Health and Wellness (SHaW)

    Students pet golden retriever for pet therapy.

     

    4:30-6:30PM

    Open Mic at The Beanery
    The Beanery Café will be open for drinks and snacks

    4:30-6:30PM

    In the Galleries:

    • Live DJ with WHUS
    • Craft: DIY your own holiday cards
    • Pick up an art sticker
    • Do a fun scavenger hunt in the galleries with friends
    • 30% off Sale in the Museum Store (extra 10% for First Thursday)

    Contact Information:

    benton@uconn.edu

    More
  3. Dec 8 Museum Store Holiday Sale 10:00am

    Museum Store Holiday Sale

    Friday, December 8th, 2023

    10:00 AM


    The Benton Museum of Art

     Museum Store Holiday Sale

    Jewelry, scarves, hats, gloves, art related and other gifts, games, accessories, t-shirts, cards, and stocking stuffers.

    Sale Dates: November 28 - December 20 during Museum open hours.  

    20% off sale*. (30% for Museum Members - show your card).

    *Horsebarn Hill Calendars not on sale.
    *CT Art Passports BOGO only

    Take a break and visit the wonderful exhibitions in the galleries.

    Contact Information:

    benton@uconn.edu

    More
  4. Dec 9 Museum Store Holiday Sale 10:00am

    Museum Store Holiday Sale

    Saturday, December 9th, 2023

    10:00 AM


    The Benton Museum of Art

     Museum Store Holiday Sale

    Jewelry, scarves, hats, gloves, art related and other gifts, games, accessories, t-shirts, cards, and stocking stuffers.

    Sale Dates: November 28 - December 20 during Museum open hours.  

    20% off sale*. (30% for Museum Members - show your card).

    *Horsebarn Hill Calendars not on sale.
    *CT Art Passports BOGO only

    Take a break and visit the wonderful exhibitions in the galleries.

    Contact Information:

    benton@uconn.edu

    More
  5. Dec 10 Museum Store Holiday Sale 10:00am

    Museum Store Holiday Sale

    Sunday, December 10th, 2023

    10:00 AM


    The Benton Museum of Art

     Museum Store Holiday Sale

    Jewelry, scarves, hats, gloves, art related and other gifts, games, accessories, t-shirts, cards, and stocking stuffers.

    Sale Dates: November 28 - December 20 during Museum open hours.  

    20% off sale*. (30% for Museum Members - show your card).

    *Horsebarn Hill Calendars not on sale.
    *CT Art Passports BOGO only

    Take a break and visit the wonderful exhibitions in the galleries.

    Contact Information:

    benton@uconn.edu

    More
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