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The Barnes Museum, built in 1863, is the historically preserved home of Bradley H. and Leila Upson Barnes. The 17 rooms of the 1836 homestead are home to art, antique furniture, pressed glass, unique textiles, and personal belongings from the Edwardian and Victorian eras.
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Become a member of the Barnes Museum through the Friends of the Barnes Museum and help preserve Southington's history for generations to come! Membership not only sustains operations but comes with great benefits.
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Membership Levels

Memoirist

$10.00
  • Exclusive Monthly eNewsletter,
  • Two (2) Admission Tickets.

Genealogist

$25.00
  • ​​Children under 18 tour for free all year,
  • All membership perks above.

Historian

$50.00
  • Free Annual Museum Tour Access,
  • 10% off Purchases from the Museum Gift Shop,
  • All membership perks above.

Curator's Circle

$250.00
  • 25% off event prices,
  • Mug featuring a painting done by Leila Barnes,
  • All membership perks above.

Barnes Society

$1,000.00
  • Name on Society Member Plaque,
  • Barnes Museum Diary,
  • Private Holiday Cocktail Event for Society Members
  • All membership perks above.
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Visit Us

Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 1pm - 5pm
Or by Appointment.
​Last tour begins one hour prior to close. 
​​General Admission - $8
Seniors - $6
Students - $4
Members & Children under 5 - FREE

The Barnes Museum 
85 North Main Street 
Southington, CT 06489 
​(860) 628-5426 

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  • Home
  • Plan Your Visit
    • Current Exhibitions
    • Visit Us
    • Directions
  • Homestead
    • Research >
      • Pressed Glass Goblets
      • Civil War Diaries
      • Civil War Letters
      • Books
    • The Family
  • Events
    • Calendar
    • Teas
    • Movie Night on the Lawn
    • Halloween Birthday Bash
  • Grounds
    • Grounds
    • Rentals
  • History Blog
    • Virtual Exhibit - Board Games
    • Eastern Asian Ceramics
  • Support
    • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Outreach
    • Library Passes
    • Shop
  • About
    • Who We Are
    • Our Team
    • Community Partners >
      • Southington Public Library
  • Friends of the Barnes