Volunteer Spotlight: Allen Nelson
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Volunteer Spotlight: Allen Nelson

Allen Nelson, 93, is our youngest-at-heart volunteer! A second-generation resident of New Britain, Al is a World War II U.S. Navy veteran. He enlisted on July 9, 1945, and after boot camp served on the USS Mansfield DD-728 from 1946 to 1949, achieving the rank of Gunner’s Mate...

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Museum to Reopen Nov. 3rd
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Museum to Reopen Nov. 3rd

Update for New Britain Industrial Museum lovers and newcomers!

We will open our reconfigured museum at 59 W. Main Street in New Britain on November 3rd, 2021, and resume our normal open hours on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 1 PM to 4:30 PM.

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Anvil Place Exhibition Dates Extended!
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Anvil Place Exhibition Dates Extended!

By popular demand, our exhibition has been extended again through June 26, 2021. Tickets are available now! $5 per person, members who bring their membership card will be refunded their ticket price.

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Announcing our new website!
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Announcing our new website!

We told you something new was coming, and…. It’s here! NBIM is proud to present our brand new website!

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