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Celebrating 10 summers of Blue Star Museums!
The National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families is celebrating it's 10th annual nationwide initiative to provide FREE ADMISSION for our nation's active-duty military personnel and their families. Beginning, Saturday, May 18, 2019 through Labor Day (September 2nd), all active-duty military personnel and their families can enjoy free tours at the Barnes Museum, as well as over 2000 museums from coast to coast! The Barnes Museum has extended this offer to veterans as well! We thank you for your service and we look forward to seeing you soon! |
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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) Monday - 1-5 pm Tuesday -1-5 pm Wednesday - 1-5 pm Thursday - 1-7 pm Friday -1-5 pm Saturday - Our last open Saturday for the season is: June 15, 2019 |
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General Admission - Group size 6 or lessThe 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) |
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Group Tours - 6 people or moreWe 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! |
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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
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!
Town Of Southington
White Christmas in the Community Friday, December 6, 2019 |
18th Annual
Taste of Southington August 7, 2019 |
We'd love to hear from you!
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Contact Information
Phone (860) 628-5426 Curator Marie Secondo secondom@southington.org Caretaker/Curator Bonnie Plourde plourdeb@southington.org Executive Director Kristi Sadowski sadowskik@southington.org 860-628-0947 x6523 |