Event Details
Saturday, August 22, 2026
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
The Barnes Museum, 85 North Main Street, Southington
Join us for a special open house celebrating the work of our summer interns and the stories preserved at the Barnes Museum.
Throughout the day, guests can explore a showcase of projects completed by our interns, take a full tour of the museum, and view Southington’s 250, featuring objects selected and curated by the interns from the museum’s collection.
Light refreshments will be served, and all are welcome.
Admission is by suggested donation. Contributions made during the open house will support our campaign to repaint and preserve the exterior of the Barnes Museum so this treasured local landmark can continue to serve the community for generations to come.
Event Highlights
- Summer intern project showcase
- Full tours of the Barnes Museum
- Southington’s 250 exhibit
- Curated objects from the museum collection
- Light refreshments
- Fundraising for the museum’s exterior painting project
All are welcome. No advance registration is required.