Barnes Museum (c.1836)

The Bradley/Barnes Homestead Beginning as a six room Greek Revival style homestead, the Barnes Museum was built in 1836 for Amon and Sylvia Bradley and was lived in by the Bradley/Barnes family for 137 years. Amon was a Southington entrepreneur and he and Sylvia raised their three children, Franklin, Alice and Emma in the old homestead. After Amon's death in 1906, Bradley Barnes, Amon's grandson, inherited the homestead and lived in the house till his death in 1973. The entrepreneurial ventures started by Bradley Barnes' grandfather and father, as well as his own investments, gave Bradley the

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Tolland Historical Society

1856 Old Tolland County Jail Museum, a stone and iron stronghold with 32 original cells, in use until 1968. 1893 warden’s home furnished with turn-of-the-20th-century furniture, toys and other artifacts. Old Tolland County Courthouse from 1822 with furnished courtroom used until 1890 contains exhibits relating to the courts, and the county; changing exhibits. Tour time: 90 minutes for both museums Other amenities: Dining Nearby, Parking, Printed Guides, Self-guided tours, Special Packages

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Danbury Museum

Four historic buildings make up the Danbury Museum's 43 Main Street campus: The John & Mary Rider House is the Danbury Museum’s signature historic structure. The house that previously stood on this property, the home of Jonah Benedict, was destroyed by fire when the British troops raided Danbury on April 26, 1777. The property was bought from the Benedicts and this home was constructed in 1785.The Rider House was saved from destruction by the combined efforts of the Daughters of the American Revolution and other concerned citizens. Tours are available Thursday, Friday & Saturday at noon. The

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Westport Country Playhouse

Award-winning professional theater, devoted to the production of contemporary new plays as well as timeless classics and presenting a variety of special events and family festivities. Other amenities: Concessions, Dining Nearby, Free On-site Parking

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Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts

The Levitt Pavilion® is a unique and independent 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing abundant and free access to the performing arts, presenting and supporting artists from around the globe, featuring a wide range of genres, and cultivating an outdoor space for people of all ages to enjoy the arts, nature and each other. The Levitt Pavilion presents a vibrant range of music and performing arts, featuring established and award-winning artists as well as emerging ones, from around the country, regionally, and the world. Programming includes jazz, rock, pop, blues, folk

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Seven Angels Theatre

Greater Waterbury's Only Professional Regional Theatre. We present over 100 shows annually, including world premieres, comedies, musicals, dramas, cabaret, comedy nights, and youth programs.

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Fine Arts Center

A multi-purpose theater and fine arts facility with two theaters, art music and dance studios, multimedia labs, video studios and rehearsal rooms. Offers over 1,000 networked computers for student use.

Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts

Presenting internationally acclaimed artists and entertainers, from comedy, world music and jazz, to classical music, dance and children’s events. Located on the University of Connecticut campus, just look what's in Storrs for you. Other amenities: Dining Nearby, Dining nearby

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