4.5Springfield Armory National Historic Site(309 reviews) - A bit of a chore to get to, but well worth the effort Sunday: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM Military Museums • Historic Sites
The Armory, which manufactured and tested firearms for the U.S. military from 1794 to 1968, houses the country's largest collection of US military small weapons. The displays include rare weapons and the largest collection of confederate weapons anywhere. When it started, the Armory was the first high tech manufacturing to occur in the country, and the advancements in mass production and the ability to create interchangeable parts that started at the Armory, initiated the development of the countries first high tech manufacturing corridor.See more..
4.5Fort Taber Park(142 reviews) - Visited in the Fall Military Museums
Unfortunately, the Fort itself was closed when we visited but the stroll in the park was worth the time. Great views and the environment evokes tranquil and somewhat isolated feelings when visitors are sparse on the peninsula during the fall. Obviously chilly and super windy on the ocean front. Also not much shade so dress accordingly.See more..
5.0American Heritage Museum(132 reviews) - Awesome museum. Event was very organized. Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Military Museums • Speciality Museums • History Museums
The American Heritage Museum at the Collings Foundation featuring the Jacques M. Littlefield Collection is a history museum chronicling the fight of the American soldier for freedom from the Revolutionary War through modern conflicts and the role that technology played in the battles fought. Told through over 85 large artifacts throughout the 68,000 square foot museum, the AHM maintains one of the largest collection of operating tanks and military vehicles in the World from many nations including many rare examples such as a German Panther, a Russian IS-2, a U.S. M4A3E2 Sherman Jumbo, an Iraqi SCUD B Missile and Launcher, and the only U.S. M1A1 Abrams tank on public museum display in the world. Visitors hear and experience the personal stories of those that fought or helped others fight through first-hand experiences like the World War I trench experience, engaging docents who were crew on tanks in modern wars, and the moving story of the crew of the M1A1 Abrams on display.See more..
4.5USS Salem & United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum(73 reviews) - Great museum ship for naval history buffs Temporarily closed - Closed until Apr 14, 2023 Spent 1-2 hours Military Museums • Historic Sites • History Museums
Quincy’s proud shipbuilding history comes to life aboard this Cold War-era heavy cruiser. Berthed at her home port, the former Fore River Shipyard, the USS Salem serves as home to the “Kilroy Was Here" catchphrase and the United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum. Onboard exhibits feature memorabilia of over 100 U.S. Naval Cruisers including the City’s namesake U.S.S. Quincy and U.S.S. Newport News, a Military Weapons Display and Archives, and Model Ships collection.See more..
4.5Custom House Maritime Museum(63 reviews) - >>> Don't Miss It; Staff Eager To Share Knowledge! Sunday: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Military Museums
We passed the Custom House Maritime Museum several times while walking through Newburyport, and it doesn't look like much from the outside. But it's exploding with interesting artifacts and displays about the history of this city, once the fourth largest in the nation. The staff were so friendly and helpful, and it was clear that they appreciated our visit and our interest in the Museum and Newburyport. They were brimming with knowledge about Newburyport and the exhibits, so don't hesitate to ask about any- and everything.See more..
4.5Abbot Hall Maritime Museum(32 reviews) - Very interesting and free to the public Spent < 1 hour Military Museums • History Museums
It's a great stop on the way to Salem. This museum houses the original "Spirit of 76" (known as Yankee Doodle) painting by Archibald M. Willard. It has been in Marblehead since 1880 after being purchased by General Devereux. The drummer boy in the picture was modeled after his son. It's all very interesting history. The ship bells from the 2nd and 3rd USS Marbleheads are on display as you first walk into the building. To the left is the the Selectmen's Room. This is where you'll find the painting and the original Marblehead 1684 deed of purchase. There are many displays and a gift shop. The building itself is very historical. The drive though Marblehead and the shoreline shouldn't be missed. It's a beautiful town.See more..
4.5Maritime and Mossing Museum(12 reviews) - One of the hidden treasures in Scituate Spent < 1 hour Military Museums
The Maritime and Mossing Museum is a hidden treasure in Scituate. It is a great visit on a cloudy or rainy day. Lots of very interesting materials and usually a great representative of the Scituate Heritage Society to explain all the great displays.See more..
4.5Fort Devens Museum(8 reviews) - exceeded our expectations Spent 2-3 hours Military Museums • History Museums
What a great place! A little hard to find. tucked away in a bigger building, and they are not allowed to put up a big sign. It's small, just a couple rooms, but has lots of interesting exhibits from WWI up to the 1st Gulf War. Helmets, uniforms, medical field equipment, communications equipment, examples of ammunition and weapons. Our very knowledgeable tour guide Jim did a great job explaining things and answering questions. Interesting nugget of information: Colin Powell trained at Fort Devens! This is also the 105th anniversary of Fort Devens. We spent an hour and a half there and were very impressed. Free but they happily accept donations.See more..
The volunteers provide excellent and expert guidance through the mueum with has so many exhibits that it would be hard to take them in without guidance.. In any event you can only take in so much on one visit and fortunately it is in a beautiful location on Buzzards Bay that you will want to make several return visits.See more..
The Massachusetts State Police Museum and Learning Center is a registered 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to collecting and preserving the history of the nation's first state police organization. Through our educational programs, interactive displays, mobile museum, research library and historical exhibits we strive to be a resource for our community.See more..
4.0Lunenburg Historical Society(1 review) - Real History Sunday: Spent 1-2 hours Military Museums • History Museums
The Lunenburg Historical Society in Lunenburg, Massachusetts was founded in 1897 to promote an understanding of the history of Lunenburg, Massachusetts by collecting, preserving and exhibiting our shared history.See more..
