New Britain, Connecticut, once known as the Hardware City of the World… The New Britain Industrial Museum was formed to appreciate the past as well as to inspire for the future. Thousand of artifacts representative of the creativity and efforts of its people over generations have been collected. Changing exhibits of products from not only the major industries, but a glimpse into the future for as older industries fade, entrepreneurial endeavors grow from seeds of ideas into new vibrant enterprises. More than 50 companies are represented with displays of interest to visitors of all ages. Come and reminisce over the amazingly wide range of products which were made in New Britain in the past. which perhaps you or your ancestors helped to create. Come and see some of the products from the new industries in New Britain. There are products of the future on display as well. Come fill out a family work history if you or your family members worked in New Britain.