Located in the scenic Northwest Hills of Connecticut's Litchfield County, the American Museum of Tort Law opened in September 2015 in the beautifully restored, historic Winsted Savings Bank located at 654 Main St. in downtown Winsted.

Winsted is known for a vibrant Main Street packed with shops, a dine-in theater, and restaurants offering diverse culinary options including a popular small-town brewery which can accommodate large tour groups. Home to Highland Lake, walking trails,and surrounded by natural beauty, this charming, bustling village is quintessential small town America at its best.

The American Museum of Tort Law is a nationally acclaimed one of a kind institution. The mission of the Museum is to educate, inform and inspire Americans about the right to trial by jury and the benefits of tort law, the law of wrongful injuries. From motor vehicle crashes, defective products, medical malpractice, to environmental disasters and many more, tort law's impacts are wide-ranging and relevant to all Americans.

Visitors to the museum will enjoy learning about this fundamental aspect of the legal system, and see how it has improved our society by ensuring safeguards and protections for consumers. The Museum has multiple galleries full of engaging artwork sure to make this important subject matter fun and interesting for guests of all ages. With interactive displays, a brief film and historic artifacts, visitors may be surprised at just how compelling the law can be! The gift shop is stock full of iconic merchandise including stylish apparel, tote bags and a small library's worth of fascinating literature.

Check out the museum website (tortmuseum.org) to take a virtual tour
or plan your visit to coincide with one of the many upcoming events. Stop by the
American Museum of Tort Law and see why Politico called us "Fun, creative, visually stunning, and provocative" and Yankee Magazine named us the Best New Museum in New England.

● The Museum's staff is happy to schedule private tours and group rates are offered. Deposits are negotiable. Regular admission is $10 for adults, $7 for seniors and veterans, $5 for students, and children 5 and under are free. Mention Bus Tours Magazine when booking your tour for a complimentary gift upon your visit.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how the law works.