Opened in January 2007, the museum tells the story of Norwich and our alumni. Its colorful, engaging panels and rich mix of objects on display—from Alden Partridge’s excursion outfit to Mussolini’s telephone—provide unique learning opportunities for our students.
The museum’s mission is be “a lively, compelling and anchoring presence in our community; to serve as a dynamic learning resource; to improve cultural and educational opportunities for the Norwich community; to enhance our reputation as a unique institution of higher education; to promote Norwich University and the Norwich experience; and to demonstrate who we are in the present through interaction with our past, our community, our beliefs, and the vision that we hold for the future.”
They seem a little surprised that they are allowed to handle a sixteenth-century book or an original Partridge letter.
~ Kelly Nolin
University archivist
and special collections librarian
In addition to raising funds for construction of the facility, Norwich as has established a special endowment for the museum’s programs and operations.
