Lost in New Haven, Inc.

Lost in New Haven is a new museum and event space. The museum tells the story of the creativity and ingenuity of New Haveners over the last 400 years.

Lost in New Haven, Inc. (LOST) is a new museum, cultural center and event space that fosters community learning and engagement by providing a space at the intersection of art, history and culture to educate, inspire and enrich our understanding of history and ourselves. The museum creates an immersive experience of history through its presentation of an amazing collection of artifacts which tell the story of the creativity and ingenuity of New Haveners over the last 400 years. Its exhibits and programs celebrate tangible history and culture through the materials of manufacturing and commerce, arts and everyday existence. It pioneers an inclusive approach to history, inviting visitors to contribute to this ongoing project by sharing their own stories and experiences.

The collection proves through its visible storage and assemblages that New Haven is a city of many firsts and inventions, shaped through migrations of talented immigrants from all over the world. This vast collection of artifacts illustrates that New Haveners helped build America itself.

Our mission is for all to enjoy this extraordinary new museum and event space. We welcome school groups, community events, musical performances and film screenings in our unique space! We can't wait to welcome YOU in person!