William Benton Museum of Art
Exhibition Opening Reception & 60th Anniversary Celebration Auction Launch
The William Benton Museum of Art will celebrate the opening of three new exhibits this afternoon. Join them at 5:00 PM for the openings of
Enjoy light hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, and live guitar music by Seth Connelly. Be sure to check out the in-person preview of The Benton Museum’s 60th Anniversary online silent auction fundraiser (info here).
Admission is free, but a suggested donation of $5 per person as well as an RSVP is appreciated. Learn more and RSVP here.
PARKING: Park in a UConn North Parking Garage. There will be a free shuttle van to the Museum from the North Garage from 5 - 7pm. Wait at the Benton sign by the Jorgensen side exit of the garage along Auditorium Road.
Or you may park free in any non-reserved parking spot on campus after 5pm. (Please note that those free spots may be hard to find because of evening classes.)
ADDITIONAL PARKING: Parking in the Downtown Storrs Parking Garage (33 Royce Circle) is free for your first two hours and just $1/hour thereafter. The garage is about a 17-minutes walk to the Benton. While you walk, be sure to look for the many wonderful outdoor sculptures along the way.
KEEP THE CONVERSATION GOING
Enjoy dinner in Downtown Storrs after the reception and discuss your favorite pieces from the new exhibits. With nearly 30 restaurants within an easy walk from the parking garage there’s something to satisfy every taste and budget. See what’s cooking here.
Pictured: Kathmandu Kitchen & Bar