HHP Access Sticker

HHP STICKER ACCESS =

• Free Admission ($12 value)

• Free Group and Class Tours

 

An independent cultural arts organization inside the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, comprising 7,000 original paintings, sculpture, artifacts, historical documents and photographs, as well as memorabilia and rare books that document the African American experience.​​

HHP STICKER ACCESS =

• Discounted One Note tickets

• Discounted Student Tickets for select shows (announced through college email)

• Group Events for students, staff, and faculty (announced through college email)

• Internship Opportunities
   

Built in 1930, the Bushnell Performing Arts Center presents more than 350 events annually, including major Broadway tours, symphony orchestras, family presentations, local arts, and community events.​

HHP STICKER ACCESS =

• Free Admission ($12 value)

• Member-Priced Event Tickets

• Member Discounts in Store

• Custom Intro & Behind-the-Scenes Tours

• Access to the Waterman Research Center

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Located at One Elizabeth Street in Hartford, the Connecticut Museum houses a museum, library, and the Edgar F. Waterman Research Center that are open to the public and funded by private contributions. The Connecticut Museum’s collection includes more than 4 million manuscripts, graphics, books, artifacts, and other historical materials accessible at our campus and on loan at other organizations.

3 of CT Landmarks’ 11 historic properties are within walking distance of CT State Capital Campus: the Butler McCook House & Garden (a family who loved music, art, and travel), the Isham-Terry House (home to Dr. Oliver Isham and his medical practice), and the Amos Bull House (built in 1789 as a dry goods store and a residence).

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Benefits with CT State Capital ID:

• Free admission ($15 value)

• Member-priced event tickets

• 10% museum shop discount

• Custom field trips

• Access to collections

• Internship opportunities

• Reduced rental rates

Connecticut’s Old State House reawakens citizen engagement and awareness. You’ll find unique exhibits, original legislative rooms, and even a recreation of Joseph Steward’s 1798 museum of curiosities.

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Benefits with CT State Capital ID:

• Free admission ($8 value)

• Free group tours ($50 value)

• Custom field trips & workshops

• In-class staff visits

• Access to research materials

• Internship opportunities

The first science center in the nation to use fuel cell for the majority of its power, CT Science Center features more than 165 hands-on activities and exhibits, 4 educational labs, daily programs, a gift shop, restaurant, and a 3-D digital theater.

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Benefits with CT State Capital ID:

• Instructors planning lessons can contact Rebecca Macfarlane (rmacfarlane@ctsciencecenter.org) to arrange a visit

• Bringing students: Faculty should reserve student tickets for class visits or assignments with CCC Banks Library director Dan Lewis

• Custom field trips

• Access to research materials

The Stowe Center for Literary Activism preserves and interprets Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Hartford home, presenting tours and public programs that inspire empathy, empowerment, and a change for good including: Salons at Stowe, book discussions, author events, and more.

 

Benefits with CT State Capital ID:

• Free tour admission w/+1 ($20 value)

• Free group tours ($160 value)

• Member-priced event tickets

• 10% museum shop discount

• In-class staff visits

• Access to research library with appointment

Across the street from the Mark Twain House, HartBeat Ensemble offers audiences live performance and guided conversations. Education Programs (Youth Play Institute, Startin’ Drama, and more) teach conflict resolution, civic engagement, and deeper learning. Please note: HartBeat Ensemble’s policy is that no one will be turned away for lack of funds.

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Benefits with CT State Capital ID:

• $5 performance tickets ($50 value)*

• Subsidized theater rentals

• *Buy up to two $5 tickets.

Hartford Stage’s mission is to enlighten, entertain, and educate by creating theatrical works of the highest caliber that have a transformative impact on audiences, the community, and its field.

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Benefits with CT State Capital ID:

• Capital students and Capital Faculty/Staff get a $5 special ticket price for One Play

  • $5 tickets are available for One Play performance dates only. Visit our One Play page for information on discounts, programming, and workshops.

• Capital students get a $10 special ticket price for all other performances:

  • Up to two tickets for $10 each for any performance (subject to availability, bronze seating only) - no additional fees.

• Capital Faculty/Staff get 50% off the price of up to two tickets for any performance (subject to availability, bronze seating only) - no additional fees.

Real Art Ways is an alternative multidisciplinary arts organization that presents and supports contemporary artists and their work, facilitates the creation of new work and creatively engages, builds and informs audiences and communities.

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Benefits with CT State Capital ID:

• Free group tours & class visits

Located on the 3rd floor of the Hartford Public Library at 500 Main Street, the Hartford History Center is a great resource for research projects on Hartford topics and for class visits. Access online resources or book an in-person research appointment via the HHC website. Faculty who wish to design projects or arrange class visits should contact the center for assistance.

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• Public Library - No admission fee

• Free access to digital and physical collections (some resources may require Hartford Public Library card)

• Open for class visits (limited hours)

The mission of the Hartford Symphony Orchestra is to enrich lives and community through great music. The HSO captivates and inspires audiences of all ages by presenting more than 100 concerts annually. 

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Benefits with CT State Capital ID:

• Local dining discounts

• Capital students and Capital Faculty/Staff get a $5 special ticket price for One Note

  • Visit our One Note page for information on discounts, programming, and workshops.

• Capital students only get a $5 special ticket* price for any HSO Masterwork Series concert ($20-$56 value)

  • To purchase tickets, call the Bushnell Box Office (860) 987-5900 or visit in person. You must show your Capital ID when picking up your tickets at Will Call. *Discount applies to one or more tickets with a current Capital ID.

In addition to providing tours of Twain’s restored home, the Mark Twain House & Museum, a National Historic Landmark, offers activities and educational programs that illuminate Twain’s literary legacy and provide information about his life and times.

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Benefits with CT State Capital ID:

• Free house tour with CCC ID ($26 value)

• Member-priced event tickets

• Access to research library

• Custom field trips & workshops

Sea Tea Improv presents six or more original comedy shows every week – improv, sketch comedy, stand-up and more – in an 80-seat underground theater at 15 Asylum Street. Courses and workshops are available for all ages

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Benefits with CT State Capital ID:

• $5 tickets for students ($10 value)*

• $8 tickets for faculty & staff*

• Backstage tours

• In-class workshops

• Reduced rental rates

• *Purchase tickets at the door ½ an hour before showtime with CCC ID.

TheaterWorks Hartford (TWH) produces high quality, contemporary theater and is committed to the power of storytelling in creating community. Founded in 1985, TWH has produced nearly 200 plays and presents approximately 150 performances per season. TWH also owns and manages the historic property at 233 Pearl Street, known as City Arts on Pearl. TheaterWorks presents thought-provoking plays in a small intimate space with 184 seats, only 8 rows back in any direction. *ALL-FREE rush tickets available at the theater 45 minutes prior to performance or call the Box Office at 860-527-7838 and reserve ahead.

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Benefits with CT State Capital ID:

• ALL FREE tickets for Capital students ($25-50 value)*

• $25 tickets for faculty & staff (max 4 per employee)

• Free bulk tickets for courses incorporating TheaterWorks plays

• Backstage tours

Founded in 1842, the Wadsworth is the oldest, continuously operating public art museum in the United States. For tours, contact a group visit associate 3 weeks in advance by email: tours@thewadsworth.org.

 

You can also contact the info desk at info@thewadsworth.org or call (860) 838-4100.

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Benefits with CT State Capital ID:

• Free admission ($15 value)

• Free custom group tours ($50 value)

• Free admission to special college events

• Access to the Auerbach Art Library

• Internship opportunities

• Sketching permitted for works in the permanent collection