Discover the Wonders of Springfield Museums

Getting There

• Bus

  From downtown Hartford, head to the nearest bus stop on Main Street. Look for the CT Transit bus number 40 (Springfield). Board the bus and enjoy the ride, which takes about 30 minutes. The bus will take you across the Connecticut River and into Springfield. Get off at the stop closest to Edwards Street, which is 'Main St and Edwards St.' From there, walk east for about 5 minutes to reach the Springfield Museums at 21 Edwards St.

• Train

  Make your way to the Hartford Union Station, located at 1 Union Place. From there, purchase a ticket for the Amtrak train to Springfield, which is approximately a 20-minute journey. Once you arrive at Springfield Union Station, exit the station and walk to the bus stop on Lyman Street. Catch the CT Transit bus number 40 (Springfield) and get off at the 'Main St and Edwards St' stop. Walk east for about 5 minutes to arrive at the Springfield Museums.

• Bicycle

  If you prefer cycling, rent a bike from one of the bike-sharing stations in Hartford. Start your ride heading north on Main Street. Cross the Connecticut River via the Founders Bridge. Once in Springfield, continue on Main Street, and then turn left onto Edwards Street. The Springfield Museums will be on your right at 21 Edwards St. This route is approximately 5 miles and should take about 25-30 minutes.

• Walking

  If you're feeling adventurous and have the time, you can walk from Hartford to Springfield. Start at Bushnell Park and head north to the Founders Bridge. Cross the bridge into Springfield and continue straight on Main Street. After crossing the river, follow Main Street until you reach Edwards Street. Turn left onto Edwards Street, and the Springfield Museums will be on your right at 21 Edwards St. This walk is around 5 miles and will take approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.