sloane-stanley museum & kent furnace

Kent是个非常美丽的小镇，你可以在镇上玩很多很多东西，有很多画廊，所以到美国应该去看看。还有巧克力之类的可以吃喝～～～哈

The Sloane Stanley Museum is a compendium of the tools and implements of years gone by. These tools are primitive by modern standards but showcase the ingenuity and craftsmanship of the American past. The museum also displays the paintings of Eric Sloane, long renowned for his breathtaking paintings of the sky, clouds and aviation topics. Outstanding collection if you are an Eric Sloane aficionado, as I am. Some prints are available for purchase and there is a small gift shop.

Save your money and go to the Mine and Machinery Complex in the rear. They wanted alot of Money for on room of touring. Just wasnt worth the Cost for us.

Men will love this museum and so will some women. My husband, grandsons and son enjoyed it as did I while my daughter-in-law shopped in Kent.

Recently read an Eric Sloane book and was surprised to find the museum during a websearch for more titles. The website does not do it justice. This is a very impressive collection and the reproduction of his studio is awesome. I wish I had found this years ago. Unfortunately it closed this week so plan to see it when it reopens in the spring.Next door is the CT Mining Museum which is much more than that name implies as well.

Owned and operated by the State of Connecticut, the Sloane Stanley Museum is a monument to one of the more avid 20th century collectors of Americana. Eric Sloane (1905-1985) was a painter, writer, and collector. He was fascinated with America of days long gone and he painted barns, landscapes, and structures reminiscent of our nostalgic past. He also painted clouds and is well known for the cloud background for the planes at the Smithsonian's Air and Space Museum.In the museum, you can see his collection of hand tools, woodworking items, and farm impliments. The collection is extensive and exciting even though it's due to be remounted. You can also see a complete recreation of Sloane's studio complete with brushes, easel, paintings, folk art, and all his books. It's pretty exciting to step into this artist's day to day experience. On the grounds is also a pioneer cabin built by Sloane to commemorate the 1805 Diary of an Early American Boy (Noah Blake) which he published. You can also visit the granite remains of the furnace from the Kent Iron Furnace. Built in 1826, the furnace operated for 70 years and the Gothic Arches of the structure are within easy walking distance of the museum. There is lots to interest the whole family here. Admission is $4 adult and $2.50 (6-17).