Ireland's Great Hunger Museum — Attraction in Hamden

This museum is haunting and beautiful. A lot of thought went into this museum. Be sure to find out about the design of the museum itself and its correlation to the Hunger Ship. I could see traces of Game of Thrones inspiration in this history and artwork. I also appreciate how this museum not only tells the history of Ireland, but ties in history of England, India and the Choctaw tribe in Georgia. A Scottish man who felt the plight of Ireland so deeply that he became an Irish citizen painted a gorgeous painting expressing the grief of many, even the Holocaust. As much as I like to stay in a happy and positive environment, this museum is rich in history and I was glad I visited it. It was also nice that they displayed some happier art from...

Everyone should know the story of Ireland's great famine. This museum is so well designed with many meaningful details, not only in the exhibits but in the architecture as well. The parking lot entrance is right on Whitney Avenue. Don't follow the Waze directions that tell you to turn onto Woodruff Street like we did. There's a handicap ramp and donations are accepted. It's two floors of exhibits that include videos, paintings and sculptures with a small reading area. Even the restrooms have an interesting detail to read about. Allow yourself some time to visit Wentworth Ice Cream just down the road for a treat. I had the "pot hole" ice cream - Oreo ice cream with a Nutella...

Two hours spent in this museum was a very moving experience. One of the best museum tours I've taken--our guide was very knowledgeable about history and offered additional background info on various pieces in the exhibit. Artwork is arranged in thematic sections, and the informational panels are interesting and succinct. There's even a panel explaining the significance of the wall tiles in the restroom! And it's free! (Do leave...