The Friends of the Barnes Museum
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Why Become a Member?
  • You can become a member of the Friends of the Barnes Museum, a registered 501(c)(3) and your contribution will be a part of assisting the Museum as a cultural and educational asset to the Town of Southington.
  • ​The money raised by our Friends group may be used for improvements to the building and grounds not typically covered by our annual operating budget.
  • Plus, you'll have the chance to be involved in fun yearly activities with our group!  Help us make the Barnes Museum a lasting treasure for generations to come.
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BECOME A FRIEND TODAY!
Membership Perks
For as little as $10/yr 

- Free Admission to the Museum for current year
- Be the first to know about upcoming events
- Keep updated on our current projects
- Be a part of preserving Southington's History!

Joining is quick and easy!
Click on the Membership Application below and fill out the form.  
Your application can be mailed to the Barnes Museum with payment included to:
The Barnes Museum
85 North Main Street
Southington, CT 06489
OR
Fill out the application electronically and mail it to plourdeb@southington.org
Coming Soon - Payment can also be done online via PayPal by clicking below.  
Contact us
Membership Application
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Pay Membership Online

​Current Project
2019 Gazebo Restoration
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​Thanks to your generosity, the Friends of the Barnes Museum have restored the property's iconic gazebo.  The gazebo is one of the centerpieces to the Bradley & Leila Barnes Victorian Gardens and a favorite photo spot for wedding parties, proms and professional photos.  

Thank you for your donations and stay tuned for news on our upcoming project! 

Coming Soon - Online Donations

​Thank you for your support!
Thank you for joining the fun of preserving
​Southington's history!

Mission 

​It is the Mission of the Barnes Museum to preserve Southington’s history for future generations through careful preservation of the Bradley Barnes Homestead and the contents of the homestead.

Meet the Board


2018/2019 Officers
President - Brenda Wooding
Vice President - Connie Proll
Treasurer - Midge Farina
Secretary - Alison Green

Board Members
Barbara Aszklar - Membership Chair
Necla Balasaygun

Heidi Bittner
Joanne Cyr
Mary Ellen D’Angelo
Lisa Jansson
Heide Kapral
Fran Meade
Art Secondo
Phil Wooding

Ex-Officio
Bonnie Plourde, Caretaker/Curator of the Barnes Museum
Marie Secondo, Curator of the Barnes Museum
Kristi Sadowski, Executive Direc
tor of the Southington Library and Barnes Museum

Due to COVID-19, the Friends of the Barnes Museum
is not meeting at this time.

2/20/20

Friends of the Barnes Museum Meeting

5:30 PM
Join us for our monthly Friends of the Barnes Museum meeting.  Located in the dining room of the Barnes Museum.  All are welcome.

3/19/20

 Friends of the Barnes Museum meeting (Tentative)

5:30 pm
Join us for our monthly Friends of the Barnes Museum meeting.  Located in the dining room of the Barnes Museum.  All are welcome.
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