Hicks-Stearns Family Museum

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Hicks-Stearns Family Museum Travel back in time as you view treasures from this world-traveling, philanthropic family. Inquire about a list of themed tours, complete with a costumed guide.

The Hicks-Stearns Museum is available for adult, Scout and and youth group tours and meetings, as well as school and homeschool tours and activities. Tours can be tailored to the particular interests and needs of your group. The Museum is also available as a rental for film locations and baby and bridal showers.

Keep an eye out as you pass through the Tolland Green. Scarecrows soon to come, including this year’s Hicks-Stearns Muse...
09/20/2026

Keep an eye out as you pass through the Tolland Green. Scarecrows soon to come, including this year’s Hicks-Stearns Museum creation! @

It was the perfect night for a lawn concert at the Hicks-Stearns Museum! Thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy an ...
07/09/2026

It was the perfect night for a lawn concert at the Hicks-Stearns Museum! Thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy an evening of jazz, beautifully performed by Mama Train! Join us every Wednesday evening through August 5th for our concert series.

04/09/2026

📣 We’re Hiring! Part-Time Museum Director - Hicks-Stearns Museum, Tolland, CT.

Love history, community events, and Victorian-era charm? The Hicks-Stearns Museum Board is seeking a 20‑hour/week Director to lead programs, manage operations, and grow the museum’s offerings and community presence.

🕰 Flexible schedule with some remote work. Required on-site times include: • Sundays (May–Oct) during the Farmers’ Market • One evening per week in July & early August for lawn concerts • Occasional Saturdays for special events

🎓 Ideal Candidate • Bachelor’s degree in History, Museum/Nonprofit Management, Business, or Humanities • Demonstrated experience with business operations, fundraising, program development, and volunteer recruitment/training/retention • Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communications • Microsoft Office and QuickBooks skills • Interest in/knowledge of, the Victorian era

🏛 Key Responsibilities • Oversight of 2 historic buildings • Strategic planning • Financial management • Program development • Volunteer management • Outreach • Grant writing

📩 How to Apply - Send a brief statement of interest and your qualifications (Word document - maximum 3 pages) to [email protected]. Position open until filled.

Address

42 Tolland Green/P. O. Box 278
Tolland, CT
06084

Opening Hours

Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

(860) 875-7552

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