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First Thursday at the Benton

  • William Benton Museum of Art 245 Glenbrook Road Storrs, CT, 06269 (map)

First thursday

at the Benton

The William Benton Museum of Art at UConn invites art enthusiasts of all ages to an after-hours open house at the museum featuring music, crafts, and more!

All day: 20% off in the Museum Store

3:00-6:30 PM: The Beanery Café will be open for drinks and snacks

4:30-7:00 PM: In the Galleries:

  • Visit with cute pet Therapy Dogs Millie and Grant

  • Live DJ with WHUS

  • Craft: Decorate a frame for your polaroid portrait

    • Feel free to come dressed as your favorite pop star for your portrait!

  • Pick up an art sticker

  • Do a fun scavenger hunt in the galleries with friends

First Thursday is presented in partnership SHaW, WHUS, The Rainbow Center, and The Beanery Cafe


Later Event: November 9
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