Knights of Columbus Museum

The Knights of Columbus Museum is located in New Haven, Connecticut and was opened in 1982. It is a non-profit organization and admission and tours of the museum are free. Tours offer information to the general public about the organization and share a variety of artifacts and art with visitors. The museum is located in New Haven because that was where the organization was first established in 1882. In addition to the museum collection, the building serves as a repository, gallery for documents and artifacts and an archive for the Knights. The collection of artwork features historical pieces that examine the heritage of Catholicism. There is also an annals dedicated to the founder of the Knights, Father Michael J. McGivney. Visitors can enjoy seeing a variety of papal memorabilia and a collection from explorer Christopher Columbus. The museum is a popular destination during the Christmas holidays and features family-friendly exhibits that are holiday-oriented. The museum offers self-guided tours that typically last about two hours. They can take longer though if visitors want to linger, explore and ask questions. There are no meals or snacks available at the museum, but the New Haven area offers a variety of dining options for visitors.