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Mystic Arts Center

9 Water Street, Mystic, CT 06355
860-536-7601
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Ranked #8 of 12 attractions in Mystic
Type: Art Museums
Owner description: Bordering the Mystic River, this complex features changing art exhibitions, special events and classes. A nonprofit organization created by an artist... more » Owner description: Bordering the Mystic River, this complex features changing art exhibitions, special events and classes. A nonprofit organization created by an artist colony in 1913, the association boasts a membership of over 1,200 artists. Travelers can partake of one-day workshops or enjoy a day on the town while their children are educated and entertained in art classes. « less
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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

Mystic CT doesn't have that much to do - if you have a quiet moment you'd do well to stop in here. The art is "real" meaning it isn't a lot of big name junk. Much of it is beautiful and harmonious. The executive director has a mustache like Salvador Dali, and in my opinion he merits it. He literally... More

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Norwich, Connecticut
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

WOW what a place. the art that was there was amazing. They just drew you in and you had to look at the all.

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Groton, Connecticut
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 November 2012

Wonderful regional juried art shows and home of the Mystic Arts Cafe on about 4 Fridays per year with poetry and music of National reknown. the Mystic Art Association is a regional focal point

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ledyard
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2012

The MAC is a great place to go and view the permanent collection and whatever else is showing. I have taken one night craft classes called Artini as you receive a great martini and interesting art class for about $15. It's a fun night out in a welcoming place.

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Monroe CT
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 September 2012

Last weekend we were in Mystic and took a walk through the Art Center and thought it to be a very nice gallery. The exhibit had a large variety of works which made it interesting, definately work checking out !

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San Diego, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2012

We enjoyed a run through the Center, which is essentially a museum that consists of about 4 galleries. The collection is eclectic and somewhat uneven, but we found enough to enjoy that we didn't mind kicking in the requested $3/person donation. Our visit was about 30 or 40 minutes, and that was enough.

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Plainview, New York
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 July 2012

The shops here had a very nice town-like atmosphere. Very cute shops that had a little something for everyone. For the very first time my husband purchased some items and I didnt, so that should say something!

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Wisconsin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2012

On the "other" side of the river, check out the latest art show. There is always something interesting and worthwhile.

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Wynnewood, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 July 2011

This is the second year my wife and I attended the Mystic Arts Center which has a permanent collection and a juried art show. The art is beautiful and affordable. It's becoming one of my favorite stopovers on my northern vacations.

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