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Barnes Museum Closures

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Barnes Museum will be closed to the public starting

Thursday, March 19, 2020.

We understand the importance of social distancing and know that visiting the Barnes will not be an option during these uncertain times. Beginning March 18, 2020, the Barnes Museum will be offering virtual events over Facebook! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and keep visiting our website to learn more about our new virtual events and exhibits.
Be safe and well.

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
(Last tours of the day begin at 4 pm - MTWFS & 6 pm TH)

Monday - 1-5 pm
Tuesday -1-5 pm
Wednesday - 1-5 pm
Thursday - 1-7 pm
Friday -1-5 pm

Saturday
1st & Last Saturday of each month September - June*
1-5 pm

*Saturday hours subject to change for Museum Events

General Admission - Group size 6 or less

The Barnes Museum is open for tours of 6 people or less during regular business hours

No reservation required
(Last tour of the day begins at 4 pm)

Group Tours - 6 people or more

We enjoy having group tours of 6 or more guests during our regular tour hours.
Advance call requested.
(Last tour of the day begins at 4 pm)

Group tours can be accommodated outside normal Museum hours by request. Call or email us to schedule your group tour today!

(860) 628-5426

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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!

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.

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!

Town Of Southington
White Christmas in the Community
Friday, December 4, 2020

19th Annual
Taste of Southington
August 5, 2020

We'd love to hear from you!