Museum Academy
- Operated by: Capitol Region Education Council (CREC)
- Pre-K3, Pre-K4, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
- 522 Total Students
Why choose us?
Diverse, enriching experience
Strengthen key 21st-century skills, like critical thinking, communication, creativity, and cultural awareness, through academic rigor, innovative teaching principles, and experiential learning.
Vibrant school community
Join a dynamic, inclusive community where families get involved and feel valued in their student’s education.
Modern, high-tech environment
Learn in a state-of-the-art facility, complete with a signature museum gallery featuring student, faculty, and community work.
Hands-on learning
Participate in real-world experiences with museum partners, create exhibitions, and present artifacts as student docents to engage more deeply with subject matter.
Schedule
Events
Services & Offerings
Transportation
Transportation availability varies by grade level.
Prekindergarten
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Transportation is provided for Hartford residents only. Non-Hartford residents are eligible for a reimbursement stipend, unless they live in the town where the school is located. Bloomfield residents are not eligible for a transportation stipend for this school.
Kindergarten – Grade 5
- Transportation is provided for students living inside the RSCO transportation zone. Review the transportation zone map to determine eligibility.
- RSCO does not provide door-to-door transportation. Bus stops vary and may include stops in your neighborhood or centralized locations in or near your town. Typically, centralized bus stops are not within walking distance of a student’s home. Families are responsible for transportation to the bus stop.
- Students attending a magnet school located in their town receive transportation through their home district. Bloomfield residents receive transportation through Bloomfield Public Schools for this school. Contact the district’s transportation office for more information.
- For students living outside the transportation zone, families may transport their child to an existing stop within the transportation zone or provide their own transportation. A reimbursement stipend is available for families who live outside the transportation zone and bring their child to school.
Prekindergarten Tuition
This school charges a fee for prekindergarten. By law, CREC (Capitol Region Education Council) and Goodwin University Education System (GUES) magnet schools must charge tuition for prekindergarten (PK). The cost is based on a family’s income, and no family will pay more than $2,351 per child. Families with more than one child enrolled in PK at the school also receive a discount. For more information on what your family’s cost would be, please contact the school.
Specialization
Museum Studies
Special Features
- Project-Based Learning (PBL): Engage in real-world projects, becoming an active learner who asks questions, solves problems, and thinks critically and creatively.
- Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS): Develop strong observational, analytical, and visual literacy skills through open-ended discussions about art.
- Hands-On Exhibitions: Create and lead public exhibitions and present artifacts as a student docent to engage more deeply with subject matter and gain valuable presentation skills.
- Experiential Learning. Enhance classroom learning through partnerships with local museums, historical, and cultural institutions including Connecticut Museum of Culture and History and the New Britain Museum of American Art. Upper elementary students participate in a “Museum Apprentice Program.”
- Vibrant School Community. Join a dynamic, inclusive community where families have meaningful opportunities to get involved and feel valued in their student’s education. Our active PTO strengthens our school community through volunteering, fundraising, and sponsoring school-wide events.
- State-of-the-art Museum Gallery. Our gallery is a signature feature of Museum Academy that exhibits a rotating collection of works from our students, staff, and local community.
Placement Priorities
The following priorities are used in the placement process and can increase the chance of a placement if the school has available seats. To receive priority, you must apply during the on-time application period and make the school your first choice. Applicants receive priority in the order listed below.
- Enrolled Sibling
- Placed Sibling
- Employee/ Staff Member
Pathways
CONTINUING THE MAGNET EXPERIENCE!
Students enrolled in 5th grade at Museum Academy may receive a pathway priority when applying to the following schools:
- Academy of Aerospace and Engineering
- Academy of Computer Science and Engineering Middle School
- Academy of International Studies
- Academy of Science and Innovation
- Ana Grace Academy of the Arts School
School Recognitions
- One of the top Museum Schools in the nation by the National Association of Museum Schools (2024)
- Exemplary Magnet School in Magnet Schools: Public Schools of Choice in a Changing Education Landscape (2021)
- Magnet Schools of America Merit School of Distinction (2016)
- Magnet Schools of America Presidents Award (2015)
- Magnet Schools of America Merit School of Excellence (2015)
Sports, Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
Various clubs and extracurricular activities are available to our students to enhance their educational experience. A sampling of these clubs and activities are listed to give families a sense of what options are available. These offerings are subject to change and may vary by grade level. Please check with the school for more information.
- Dance
- Drama Club
- Health & Wellness Club
- Student Leadership Group
