The Friends of the Barnes Museum

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.

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.

Membership Application

COMING SOON!

Pay Membership Online

Current Project
1914 Steinway Player Pianola Restoration

A Night at the Museum

Bradley and Leila Barnes purchased this Steinway Player Pianola for $1250 in 1914. Over the years the Museum has kept the piano tuned and in wonderful condition, however the player portion is in need of restoration. Your donation will aid the Museum in restoring the pianola to its original state so it can be played during daily tours for all to enjoy.

Coming Soon - Online Donations
DONATE

Thank you for your support!

Have you ever wanted to dine by
candlelight at a Museum?
Now you can!

Enter to win a privately catered dinner party for 6 catered by Anthony Jacks.

$20/ticket

One ticket will win this unbelievable prize
worth $240
Contact the Museum for tickets

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 Director of the Southington Library and Barnes Museum

Upcoming Events

9/20/18

Friends of the Barnes Museum Meeting

5:30 PM

Located in the Barnes Museum Dining Room
Open to all Friends of the Barnes Museum Members.

10/1/18

Night at the Museum Raffle Winner announced

1:00 PM

Purchase your raffle tickets for a chance to win a privately catered dinner for 6 in the Main Dining Room of the Barnes Museum. Tickets must be purchased before 1 pm. Winner to be announced at 1 pm.

YOUR CART