The best arts & culture spots in Waterford

4 arts & culture spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Hempsted House

Arts & Culture

A pair of 17th-century & 18th-century listed residences, now a historical house museum.

11 Hempstead St (New London)

“A pair of 17th-century & 18th-century listed residences, now a historical house museum.”

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Hygienic Art

Arts & Culture

Hygienic Art lives in a landmark building with a year-round gallery, a working arts cooperative, and an outdoor event stage that actually…

79 Bank St (New London)

“Hygienic Art lives in a landmark building with a year-round gallery, a working arts cooperative, and an outdoor event stage that actually gets used. Stop in to catch neighbors’ work, soak up some creative momentum, and remember why New London’s scene refuses to be boring.”

From the New London newsletter, September 8, 2026

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Custom House Maritime Museum - New London Maritime Society

Arts & Culture

Historic building with maritime history exhibits, classes & a gift shop, plus lighthouse tours.

150 Bank St (New London)

“Historic building with maritime history exhibits, classes & a gift shop, plus lighthouse tours.”

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Lyman Allyn Art Museum

Arts & Culture

Collection includes 10,000+ pieces with a focus on American art from the 18th-20th centuries.

625 Williams St (New London)

“Collection includes 10,000+ pieces with a focus on American art from the 18th-20th centuries.”

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