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Visiting the Barnes

It's Time To Step Inside the Barnes Museum

What to know:
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  • All tours are guided and by appointment only​
  • Groups of 4 or less per tour
  • For everyone’s safety, masks must be worn while touring the Museum
  • Tours can be booked online or by phone ​

​We look forward to seeing you!
How to book a tour online:

For same day tour bookings, please call the Museum at (860) 628-5426
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Step 1 - Click the “Book Your Tour” button below.  Pick your time-slot and fill in the needed information.

Step 2 – Click the “Pay For Your Tour” button below.  Use the drop down menus to pick the cost of each person in your party.  Add up the total cost and use your credit or debit card to pay online.
*Payment can be made online or at time of admission


Step 3 – Bring your receipt and tour confirmation with you the day of your tour.
Book Your Tour
Pay For Your Tour

Admission Prices
(per person)
Cash/Checks accepted
Credit Payment (MasterCard/Visa) $1 service fee per transaction


General Admission - $8
Seniors - $6
Students - $4
Members & Children under 5 - FREE

Groupon available
Loonie Coupon available
Hours of Operation

By Appointment Only




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General Admission

As we begin to open to the public, all scheduled tours will be for groups of 4 or less.  
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See above for online booking information.
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Group Tours - 6 people or more

At this time we are scheduling tours for group sizes of
​4 or less per tour.  Please continue to check back for announcements on when we can welcome larger groups for tours. 

Virtual tours for those with limited mobility 

​    Please note: Visitors with mobility challenges can enjoy live virtual tours of all 17
    rooms of the Museum including the upstairs rooms  via an iPad supplied by the
    staff. We also have handicap parking and an entrance at the rear of the Museum​.
    Service Animals Welcome.

​
   We look forward to seeing you soon!   

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DIRECTIONS

The Barnes Museum
​85 North Main Street
Southington, CT 06489


From 84 West Bound 
Take Exit 32 – Queen St.
Turn right onto Queen St. (Route 10) at the end of the exit.
Follow Queen Street for about 2 miles. (Queen St. becomes Main Street).
The Barnes will be on your left at the corner of Merrell Ave. and North Main Street.
Parking is available on Merrell Ave. or in municipal parking.
From 84 East Bound
Exit 32 – Queen St.
Turn left onto Queen St. (Route 10) at the end of the exit.
Follow Queen Street for about 2 miles. (Queen St. becomes Main Street).
The Barnes will be on your left at the corner of Merrell Ave. and North Main Street
Parking is available on Merrell Ave. or in municipal parking.
From Interstate 91
Get on Route 691 in Meriden
Take exit 1 on to 84 East follow directions above.
From Route 15 (Wilbur Cross)
Get on Route 691 in Meriden
Take exit 1 on to 84 East follow directions above.


PARKING
  • Handicap and small group tour parking (1) is located in the rear driveway, between the house and the barn.​​
  • Large group parking, buses, vans and additional parking (2) can be found in the Municipal Parking lot up Riccio Way.
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Special Event Tours

Walk-through tours are available during annual events and open houses at The Barnes Museum.  These tours are done at your own pace with many docents located throughout the house to answer any questions you may have.  Donations always appreciated!

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Town Of Southington
​White Christmas in the Community
Hope to see you in 2021
But remember you can still visit the Barnes during the holidays!
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​19th Annual 
Taste of Southington
Hope to see you in 2021

We'd love to hear from you!

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(860) 628-5426
thebarnesmuseum@southington.org

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