Raise a glass to the past and present at our next exhibit which will feature historical artifacts photographs and memorabilia of Unionville's favorite past and present gathering spots. We'll tell the story of how Unionville fared during prohibition, display vintage 20th century cocktail shakers and barware and share stories about local gathering spots from days gone by like the Hotel Worthy and Lambert's Tavern.

Exhibit hours are Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays 2-4 with the exception of extended hours, as noted below, for our opening reception on Sunday May 19th and on the two Sundays we're holding History Talks - June 1st and June 22nd.
Opening Day Reception - Sunday, May 18th 2-4 pm
With a gallery talk at 3pm

History Talk - Sunday, June 1st - 1 pm & 3 pm 
Last Call Unionville Bars, Taverns & Spirits 
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History Talk - Sunday, June 22nd 1 & 3 pm
 Shaken, Not Stirred - The Golden Age of Cocktails

Talks will be held next door to the museum in the old Methodist Church at 23 School Street. Seating is limited and will be on a first come, first serve basis. Parking is available on street or at Union School.    `
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Exciting News - Unionville is a designated cultural district!
​The State of Connecticut has approved the designation of our village as the Unionville Cultural District. The announcement was made by Lieutenant Governor Bysiewicz and the state's Department of Economic and Community Development 's Office of the Arts on February 21st.  Farmington was also designated as a Cultural District.

The State believes that cultural district designations helps to:
  • Market arts and culture attractions to visitors.
  • Promote and encourage artists, entrepreneurs, and creative businesses
  • Promote tourism and increase visits.
  • Strengthen the distinctive character of communities highlighting their culture and history.
  • Drive economic growth and expand the tax base.
  • Contribute to Connecticut’s cultural assets.​​

Liz Shapiro, DECD's Director of Arts, Preservations and Museums, in her press release on the designation said, ​“Visitors to the Unionville district will gain insight into the development of industry, from the location of waterwheels, to train stations to late 19th and early 20th Century factories.” The Museum looks forward to the exciting changes that this designation will bring.
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To mark the designation of Unionville and Farmington as cultural districts the Town commissioned maps from Unionville artist,
Sarah May @21Blockprints. Sarah used a technique known as block printing. 


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