9th century BCE

The century when the original sculpture was created.

1. KING ASHURNASIRPAL II WITH A WINGED GOD WORSHIPPING THE SACRED TREE

Since 1856, Norwich Free Academy has adhered to the philosophy of its founder to "return to our hamlets and our homes its priceless freight of youthful minds, enriched by learning, developed by a liberal culture, refined by study of all that is beautiful in nature and art, and prepared for the highest usefulness and the purest happiness"

Founder, John P. Gulliver,
NFA Dedication Ceremony (1856)

Slater Memorial Museum

of Norwich Free Academy

108 Crescent Street
Norwich, CT 06360

(860) 887-2506
museum@nfaschool.org

Museum Hours

Tues - Fri: 9am - 4pm
Sat & Sun: 1pm - 4pm

Admission

Adults: $3.00
Seniors: $2.00
Students: $2.00
Under 12: FREE

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