The Barnes Museum (Southington)

#triviatuesday Tomorrow’s the day!! Join us for What Is It Wednesday at 10 am and find out how YOU can be part of the historic decorations at the Barnes Museum!!

It’s #FanVoteFriday! It’s about time we asked about this week’s poll. 🕰 Grandfather Clocks vs Pocket Watches

#TBT There’s holiday magic at the Barnes Museum because the volunteer pictured in this photo from 1991 is none other than Mrs. Claus! Register for a Live Zoom call or personalized recorded message from Santa and Mrs Claus at thebarnesmuseum.org/holidays2020 Photo The Record Journal

Have you reserved your time slot to Zoom with Santa and Mrs. Claus? Chat LIVE on November 28th or have them record a personalized message. Sign up today at thebarnesmuseum.org

Make sure to register for your holiday photo session with John Atashian! There are still some slots available! 📸 🎄 #holidays #pictures #museum

It’s #FanVoteFriday! Which do you like better - Sally the Camel or Henry the Horse?

#TBT Our Steinway has been the centerpiece of our collection from the very beginning. Thanks for tuning into Songs of the Steinway every Monday! Photo from the Observer - 12/14/1989

The Barnes Museum is pleased to announce our 2020 Holiday Lineup! #holidays #museum #history #cthistory

It’s #fanvotefriday! Last week the white gown took the win. This week - marble vs wood fireplaces. Which one do you like best? #museum #history #fireplace #cthistory

Happy Halloween 🎃 👻 #TBT Throw back to Halloween 2018 when the Eastern Connecticut Paranormal Society performed their second investigation at the Barnes Museum.

It’s #FanVoteFriday! Last week Bette Davis was the fan favorite. Which dress gets your vote - white or maroon? #history #fashion #dresses #cthistory #museum

#TBT We’re already hard at work preparing for this year’s holiday theme and exhibits. Stay tuned because this year YOU will be part of the Museum’s holiday history! Photo from The Record Journal, 12/9/89

Feeling the fall ❤️🍁 #fall #leaves #museum #history

#TriviaTuesday Can you guess WHO we’ll be talking about on tomorrow’s episode of What Is It Wednesday? Her birthday is this week!

It’s #FanVoteFriday! TV and Radio just about tied last week. This week’s vote is: Joan Crawford or Bette Davis? These images come from 2 of the thousands of magazines within the Barnes Museum’s collection.

#TBT Throwback to last year’s Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Stay tuned for exciting news about this years holiday events!

#TBT Throw back to the Apple Harvest Festival. The Barnes Museum hosted the carousel for the 2018 and 2019 festivals. 🎠❤️

#TriviaTuesday Can you guess what we’ll be talking about on tomorrow’s episode of What Is It Wednesday? Here’s a hint - this was used until 1910 when it was replaced with something inside.

It’s Fan Vote Friday! Which one do you like better - Top Hats or Fedoras? #fanvotefriday

#TBT Throwback to the Museum’s 2017 Pumpkin Decorating Contest winners.