Relive the Kennedy era in this dynamic combination museum and library, where your visit starts with a short film and then leaves you on your own to explore a series of fascinating exhibits, including the Kennedy-Nixon debate, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the space program, 1960s campaign paraphernalia and displays about Jacqueline and other Kennedy family members. The striking, I.M. Pei-designed building overlooks the water and the Boston skyline.See more..
3.0Salem Witch Museum(3.752 reviews) - Nothing Special, can be given a miss Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums
Were the Salem witch trials caused by moldy bread? Was anyone burned at the stake? What is a witch cake? Get answers to these questions and more, and immerse yourself in a key piece of American history at the Salem Witch Museum. Life-size stage sets, actors, and narrators recreate the drama of that dark time, while the Witches: Evolving Perceptions exhibit explores the evolution of the witch and the phenomenon of witch-hunting. Same-day tickets are available online; plan ahead for heavy traffic and limited parking during peak seasons in the summer and fall to avoid missing your time slot. – TripadvisorSee more..
4.5Whaling Museum(1.652 reviews) - A Must-Visit Venue to Appreciate Nantucket Sunday: Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums
The Whaling Museum, operated by the Nantucket Historical Association (founded in 1894), is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. Featuring permanent and rotating exhibitions in 9 premium galleries, with over a thousand works of art, artifacts and treasures on display, it tells the Island's facinating stories over 4 centuries. Numerous daily programs by our interpreters, childrens' activities in the Discovery Center and intimate spotlight tours compliment the visit. The museum is home to a 46-foot sperm whale skeleton, a massive Fresnel lens, a restored 1847 candle factory and a relaxing, fully-accessible rooftop deck offers stunning views of Nantucket harbor. Maximize your visit by going to our 9 historic homes and sites which are open to the public.See more..
This monument commemorates the Pilgrim's first landing in Provincetown (not Plymouth), where they conceived, wrote and committed to the Mayflower Compact - the foundational document for the democracy America enjoys today. The Monument is the tallest all-granite structure in the U.S. rising 353 feet above sea level, and at the top, visitors are provided the most spectacular view of Cape Cod.In addition to the MOnument, the Provincetown Museum presents the unique cultural heritage of this historic town with special exhibitions and permanent displays.The Monument and Museum has ample parking, is open daily from APril 1st through November 30, and NEW this year - a food concession call the "Shallop Cafe" where visitors can enjoy a picnic lunch overlooking Provincetown and the Bay.See more..
4.0John F Kennedy Hyannis Museum(1.201 reviews) - Greg & Kat’s John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum. Sunday: Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums
The John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum Foundation preserves and promotes the legacy of President Kennedy, his family, and their deep connection to Cape Cod. The JFK Hyannis Museum has three multimedia exhibits designed to open a window on the days JFK spent on Cape Cod; days relaxing with family, days as President of the United Sates when the Cape provided a time to relax and be reinvigorated and days spent sailing on the ocean to which he was so constantly drawn. The Museum's exhibits feature videos, photographs, art and artifacts relating to John F. Kennedy, his family, his friends and the Cape Cod he so dearly loved. Special exhibits and special events change, so please check our website for last minute information and hours we are open.See more..
WE HAVE MOVED to 217 Essex Street in Salem! This cinematic Monster museum is one of Salem's most unique and sometimes overlooked attractions! If you enjoy monsters, don't miss this attraction! This museum is dedicated to all those who have entertained us in the world of Horror, Fantasy and Sci-Fi! Actors, directors and special effects wizards of the past and present are all honored here with over 60 realistic and life-sized recreations of the horror's genre's most memorable characters. With NEW yearly additions the monsters are quite calm and won't move at all. See you soon!!! Be sure to CHECK OUR CALENDAR on our site for times to best enjoy your visit!See more..
4.5Heritage Museums & Gardens(948 reviews) - Visit in mid July for the best hydrangeas ever! Temporarily closed - Closed until Apr 22, 2023 Speciality Museums
Visit Our Beautiful Cape Cod Gardens & Museums Offering 100 Magnificent Acres, Family Fun, American Automobile Collection, & Museum Exhibits Within our peaceful confines you’ll find walking trails, outdoor discovery opportunities, gardens that invite lingering, and exhibits to expand your understanding of art and history. Heritage offers up-close experiences that can’t be found anywhere else. Play in Hidden Hollow or take a ride on the Carousel. See our gorgeous collection of vintage automobiles. It’s a place of joy and fun. It’s a place to make lasting memories. And it’s a place you’ll want to visit again and again. 100 Magnificent Acres, Family Fun, American Automobile Collection, & Museum ExhibitsSee more..
4.5Yankee Candle Flagship Store(868 reviews) - Just FUN! Sunday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality & Gift Shops • Speciality Museums
Far more than just a candle store, Yankee Candle® Village in South Deerfield, Massachusetts is one of New England’s favorite day trip destinations for the entire family, and a special place where magic comes to life with family-friendly events all year long. Not only will you find over 200 new, classic, and limited-edition fragrances and candle accessories, but you can also capture cherished memories in scents and wax, catch snowflakes indoors, satisfy your sweet tooth, and celebrate Christmas every day. Now featuring Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream, Build A Bear Workshop®, Popcornopolis, the Candle-Making Bar, Homemade Fudge, the Wax Works, WoodWick®, Chesapeake Bay Candle®…and of course, Santa Claus! We also have "Hillside Pizza Café" inside the Village offering pizza, wraps, soups, home-made mac and cheese, and so much more! Made with fresh, organic local ingrediants.See more..
5.0New Bedford Whaling Museum(850 reviews)from $19.00 - Don't Miss the Gem of New Bedford Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums
Anchored in the story of New Bedford’s whaling industry, NBWM shares the art, science, history, and culture of this vibrant maritime region and its people. We're a champion for whale conservation, and a keeper of the region's collective memory. Surrounded by cobblestone streets once strolled by Frederick Douglass and Herman Melville, the Museum is conveniently located within the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park. Dive into whale biology, ecology and behavior, and marine mammal conservation. Marvel at massive whale skeletons and the world’s largest ship model, the Lagoda – a half-scale model of a 19th century whaling vessel. See a digital replica of America's longest painting in motion - the incredible “Grand Panorama of a Whaling Voyage ‘Round the World.” The original 1848 painting is longer than the Empire State Building is tall! Enjoy exhibitions focused on the museum's impressive art collections, and changing exhibitions of contemporary art. Wheelchair accessible.See more..
4.0Witch Dungeon Museum(843 reviews) - Great! Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums • History Museums
After a trial reenactment, visitors tour the recreated dungeon where the condemned witches were sent.See more..
4.5Battleship Cove(785 reviews) - A must for Ship & History lovers, Good for kids Sunday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Speciality Museums
Home to five National Historic Landmarks and Official Veteran Memorials on both state and national levels, Battleship Cove has been providing the preservation of both the military heritage of the New England region and that of the United States since 1965. A non-profit memorial and museum located in Fall River, Massachusetts, veterans, families, schools, Scouts, and interested visitors from around the world have walked the decks of these historic vessels and viewed the legendary aircraft on display. Day visits, overnight camping experiences, and special events allow the public to immerse themselves in the exploration of the historic entities on exhibit and see for themselves the sacrifices made by both the military personnel who served on these amazing ships and aircraft and those who supported their constructio See battleship USS Massachusetts BB59, destroyer USS Joseph P. Kennedy Jr DD850, submarine USS Lionfish SS298, PT Boats 617 and 796, and German missile corvette HiddenseeSee more..
4.5Sandwich Glass Museum(773 reviews) - Sandwich Glass Museum -- Wheelchair Accessible! Sunday: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums • Science Museums • Art Museums • History Museums
The museum details the history of the Boston and Sandwich Glass Company.See more..
4.0Basketball Hall of Fame(705 reviews) - Digital Age Sunday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Speciality Museums
Located in the town where basketball was invented, this 48,000-square-foot museum has three levels of exhibits on the history and heroes of the game and gives visitors a chance to participate in skill contests.See more..
4.0MIT Museum(670 reviews) - Polaroid exhibit is outstanding Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Art Galleries • Speciality Museums • Science Museums
In October 2022 the completely re-imagined MIT Museum opened in Kendall Square Cambridge in its new location. With the aim to "turn MIT inside out" it invites visitors to take part in on-going research and demonstrate how science and innovation will shape the future of society. New exhibitions, new programming, new Store and more, we welcome all to join in discovery and join the conversation.See more..
5.0The Jenney(554 reviews) - One of the Best Tours We've Ever Been On Temporarily closed - Closed until Apr 10, 2023 Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
Historic Plymouth Tours and Educational Programs. Your journey into history begins here. Discover Plymouth's History - a Walking Tour: Hear about the people, places, and events that shaped the beginning of our country as you walk through the historic district of Plymouth. Forefathers Monument Tour - This hidden gem is the largest free standing solid granite monument in our country. The faith of the Pilgrims will become real to you as you learn what each of the five statues represents. Business Not as Usual - Pilgrim Economics and Conversations with a Pilgrim: Our guides help visitors learn all aspects of the Pilgrim family including economics, education, government, and faith. All tours require a reservation. Visit our website for tour times and information. Open seasonally.See more..
4.5Gallows Hill Museum/Theatre(507 reviews) - Guilty Show Combo Pass Sunday: 11:00 AM - 7:15 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums
Featuring holograms, ghostly projections,4D effects and live action, Gallows Hill is an exciting and immersive way to discover the terror of the Witch Trials, and the history of Salem's Haunted Places! A must see for any visitor. Our other main attractions include The Ghosts & Legends Trolley, and The Lost Museum, our haunted attraction. Gallows Hill makes for a complete interactive and memorable experience that returning visitors continue to see year after year! Open for group tours from March to Mid November. Currently open to the public daily in October.See more..
4.5Whydah Pirate Museum(489 reviews) - Impressive but Crowded Sunday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
Experience Cape Cod's newest interactive science museum featuring real pirates and real treasures! A must-see attraction for all ages where you will touch, see and interact with the worlds only authenticated pirate treasure, discovered off the coast of Wellfleet.See more..
4.5The Patriots Hall of Fame(374 reviews) - The Patriots Hall of Fame is a must-see attraction in Foxborough, MA Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Shopping Malls
The Patriots Hall of Fame presented by Raytheon Technologies is an exciting, innovative and interactive, modern museum experience for all ages. The Kraft family, in an effort to preserve team history and honor the greatest Patriots of all-time, built and opened The Hall in 2008. It has since undergone championship renovations to enhance its Super Bowl Experience exhibit, which takes guests inside the team’s five Super Bowl wins. It includes the sparkling Vince Lombardi Super Bowl trophies and championship rings, an interactive that allows guests to virtually make Malcolm Butler’s Super Bowl XLIX-clinching interception, and the new Anatomy of a Comeback area that breaks down the Super Bowl LI win. The Hall regularly adds to its collection and changes out artifacts and exhibits to ensure a fresh experience.See more..
4.0Salem Witch Village(347 reviews) - Amazing shops and so many sites to see. Speciality Museums • History Museums
Embark on an immersive audio and visual tour at the Salem Witch Village, where you’ll learn more about Salem and the 1692 witch trials that define the city’s cultural identity. Chat with a practicing witch, discover the myths and facts surrounding witches and their craft, and shop for quaint antiques and souvenirs as you explore the mysterious village. Every October, the village hosts the iconic “Haunted Neighborhood” experience, with haunted houses, live spell casting presentations, and more. Discounted combination tickets are available for October visits, and candlelit walking tours are typically held in July, August, and October. – TripadvisorSee more..
Established by Zenas Crane in 1903, Berkshire Museum integrates art, history, and natural science in a wide range of programs and exhibitions that inspire educational connections between the disciplines. In association with the Smithsonian since 2013, Berkshire Museum is part of a select group of museums, cultural, educational, and arts organizations that share the Smithsonian's resources with the nation. Located in downtown Pittsfield, Massachusetts, at 39 South St., the Berkshire Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $13 adult, $6 child; Museum members and children age 3 and under enjoy free admission.See more..
4.5Emily Dickinson Museum(295 reviews) - Awesome place to visit Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums • Historic Sites
The Emily Dickinson Museum comprises two historic houses in the center of Amherst, Massachusetts associated with the poet Emily Dickinson and members of her family during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The Homestead was the birthplace and home of the poet Emily Dickinson. The Evergreens, next door, was home to her brother Austin, his wife Susan, and their three children. It is the Museum’s mission to spark the imagination by amplifying Emily Dickinson’s revolutionary poetic voice from the place she called home. Admission to the Museum is by guided tour and timed tickets must be purchased in advance. For the most up-to-date information about scheduling your visit and purchasing your tickets, please visit the link below.See more..
4.0Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum(287 reviews) - Living History in a Restored Mansion Sunday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Architectural Buildings
Our tour of Ventfort Hall was wonderful. Our guide was quite knowledgeable and was able to answer all questions from our group. She gave us the background of how the building was used for The Cider House Rules and gave us a terrific account of the history of the home, its connection to Robert Gould Shaw, and those who lived there. The before and after pictures bring it all into perspective. What an undertaking to restore this remarkable home!See more..
5.0Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House(247 reviews) - Amazing designer house to tour! Don’t miss it. Sunday: Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
Also called Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House, this fantasy mansion of more than 40 rooms is perched on the rocks overlooking Gloucester Harbor.See more..
4.5Concord Museum(242 reviews) - Made the Revolutionary War's start come alive! Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums
The Concord Museum is the one place where all of Concord MA’s remarkable past is brought to life through an inspiring collection of historical, literary, and decorative arts treasures. Completely renovated in 2019, the Museum's 16 galleries are focused on Concord's Native American, literary, abolitionist, cultural and revolutionary history. Gain a new understanding of the events of April 19, 1775 at our new multimedia installation! The Concord Museum educates visitors of all ages about the history of Concord and its continuing influence on American political, literary and cultural life. The Museum’s nationally significant collection serves as a catalyst for changing exhibitions, extended classroom learning, dynamic programs and publications relevant to an ever-changing world. Founded in 1886, the Museum is a center of cultural enjoyment for the region and a gateway to the town of Concord for visitors from around the world.See more..
5.0Museum of Russian Icons(195 reviews) - A must-see attraction if you're in Clinton, MA. Sunday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Speciality Museums
The Museum of Russian Icons was founded in 2006 as a nonprofit educational institution by Massachusetts art collector and industrialist Gordon B. Lankton. With more than 700 Russian icons and artifacts, the collection is the largest of its kind in North America, and one of the largest private collections outside Russia. Spanning six centuries, the collection includes important historical paintings dating from the earliest periods of icon "writing" to the present. The Museum facility is 16,000 square feet and comprises several galleries, research library, archive storage, conservation studio, an auditorium accommodating programs, lectures and concerts, the Russian Tea Room, terrace, and green roof.See more..
In the 19th Century, hundreds of ships passed by Nantucket Island each day, all navigating without the benefit of modern nautical technology. Fog, storms, and treacherous shoals led to over 750 shipwrecks in the waters surrounding Nantucket. The Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum preserves the memory of those Islanders who risked their lives to save shipwrecked mariners. These men served in organizations such as the Massachusetts Humane Society, U.S. Life-Saving Service, and the U.S. Coast Guard. The Museum is located at 158 Polpis Road, just 3.5 miles from Nantucket Town, and is easily reached by car, The WAVE, or our free Shipwreck Shuttle pick up at the Visitors Service on Federal Street from June on, or by bike on the Polpis Road Bike Path.See more..
From towering Native American totem poles and large Maya sculptures to precious artifacts of the ancient world, the Peabody Museum is among the oldest archaeological and ethnographic museums in the world with one of the finest collections of human cultural history found anywhere. The Peabody Museum was founded in 1866 and is one of the oldest museums in the world devoted to anthropology, the study of ancient and contemporary peoples and cultures. The museum building adjoins the Harvard Museum of Natural History complex on the north side of the main Harvard campus. With 1.2 million objects, the Museum has one of the largest archaeological and ethnological collections in the world, including extensive archives of documents and historic photographs. The collections are heavily used by researchers, descendant communities, Harvard faculty and courses given by universities throughout the region. The museum also has an Education department that serves primary and secondary school students.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..
4.5Rebecca Nurse Homestead(129 reviews) - For Witch Trial Enthusiasts Sunday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums
The Rebecca Nurse Homestead sits on 25 acres of an original 300 acres occupied by Rebecca Nurse and her family from 1678 until 1798. This is the only home of a person executed during the Salem Village Witchcraft Hysteria of 1692 open to the public. Another unique feature is a reproduction of the 1672 Salem Village Meeting House where many of the early hearings surrounding the Salem Witchcraft Hysteria took place. Located on the grounds is the Nurse Family Cemetery. It has been a longstanding family tradition that Rebecca's son and husband retrieved her body after her execution and secretly buried it here. A monument with a poem by John Greenleaf Whittier was erected years later to commemorate this. Recently another victim of the Hysteria, George Jacobs, was buried here after being found in the middle of the last century on his former property in a lone unmarked grave. This is the only known burial site of anyone convicted of witchcraft during the Salem trials. Open seasonally May-November Saturday & Sunday 10-3 July & August extended summer hours Wednesday-Sunday 10-3 October extended hours Friday-Sunday 10-3 The Rebecca Nurse Homestead is a private non-profit museum owned by the Danvers Alarm List Coy. It is an entirely volunteer group of 18th century living history reeanactors that portray the militia, minute and alarm companies of Danvers and surrounding communities. The Alarm List Coy. Presents its impression to the public through demonstrations, exhibitions, parades, living history encampments and battle reenactments.See more..
4.5The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum(125 reviews) - Unlikely spot for this museum Sunday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums • Art Museums • Children's Museums
He was born here and this museum came together toward the end of his life. He lived in California as an adult which seems the more likely place for this- however Springfield is where it is at. Nicely done exhibits laying out the story of his career. Definitely for children- as it should be.See more..
4.5Fruitlands Museum(123 reviews) - Lovely spring day at Fruitlands Sunday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums • Art Museums • History Museums
Fruitlands Museum is comprised of four separate museums, showcasing Transcendentalists, Shakers, Native Americans and American paintings on 210 acres of meadows and woods with 2.5 miles of trails and a breathtaking view of the Nashua River Valley. The Fruitlands Museum Store sells fine crafts by local artists and the Museum Café, which is open during the main season (April 15 through November 7), focuses on locally sourced, sustainable cuisine reflective of the heritage of New England.See more..
5.0Crane Museum of Papermaking(115 reviews) - Crane Museum of Papermaking Temporarily closed - Closed until further notice Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
Reservations required. Take a tour of the Crane Museum of Papermaking and learn about Crane’s ties to the American Revolution, the development of paper for banknotes, and anti-counterfeiting technologies from the 1800s to the future. Get your hands dirty (don’t worry—it washes off!) with our paper activities in the hands-on art space and take home your handmade souvenir.See more..
This museum was originally a "time-filler" between activities while we were visiting our son at UMass for the weekend. Once we arrived at the museum, we were pleasantly surprised at the variety of topics covered. Although many of the exhibits were display molds, a good number were genuine artifacts discovered through archaeological digs and findings. the museum is located in a great area - centrally located to anything we needed. Added bonus that the exhibit was free; we'll be back!See more..
4.5Cottage Museum(103 reviews) - Great little museum Speciality Museums
This gingerbread cottage museum gives you the experience of what it was like to live in a gingerbread house. The photos and artifacts tell the story of the how the houses and tabernacle came to be. We so enjoyed our conversation with docent Tomm and were sorry we weren't able to get back again during our week there.See more..
4.5Montague Bookmill(102 reviews) - You can go home again! Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Speciality & Gift Shops • Speciality Museums
So good to be home! We have just returned from 20 years in Southern Maine and are again living in South Deerfield, MA. I was a regular at the Bookmill when we lived in the area before and made a trip over last week as a welcome home! gift to myself. As always, I came away with an armful of books from a variety of genres and will make many return trips to replenish my reading supply. Now that I have retired from teaching, I plan on enjoying many hours of reading on my Front Porch. The staff is always helpful and the café and art gallery in the complex makes for a rich experience. The Sawmill River cascades past the buildings and adds to the New England ambience. Fire up your GPS and make a visit soon!See more..
Explore Contemporary Craft! In the spirited, urban, and diverse city of Brockton, Fuller Craft Museum's serene 20-acre campus provides a rare combination for people looking to experience art, culture, and the natural environment all in one idyllic setting. Check out our dynamic exhibitions, attend a program or event, or join us on a tour. Museum admission is free every day (suggested donations are welcome!). The Museum is surrounded by over 700 acres of scenic woodland and the brilliant architectural landscape of D.W. Field Park in Brockton, MA and Fuller Craft Museum’s award-winning 21,000 square foot building, sculpture garden, and courtyards provide a serene getaway set with stunning views of Upper Porter Pond. With high ceilings, wide corridors, slate floors, natural wood beams, and myriad floor-to-ceiling-windows—there is an abundance of natural light and atmosphere that blurs the line between indoor and outdoor beauty.See more..
Vintage Toy Museum and Gift ShopThe Salem Toy Museum is a celebration of the classic toys we all grew up with. On display are many of your childhood favorites that are still popular today! Fun facts and original advertising artwork are all part of the classic toy exhibit.The young and young-at-heart will be whisked back in time through displays of the toys that defined generations. This magical journey through the evolution of childhood also offers a glimpse into the cultureof the times.Visitors will be dazzled by the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and evensome 90s toys that are showcased in the museum. Come and visit us and be prepared to step back in time and enjoy the flood of memories.Children, History buffs, Collectors and those who appreciate the pop cultural aspect that make these timeless classics are sure to find enjoyment here.See more..
5.0Yiddish Book Center(88 reviews) - Fascinating thing to see. Speciality Museums
The Book Center’s 37,000-square-foot heymish-modern building in Amherst, MA, is a lebedike velt – a lively world – featuring an open Yiddish book repository, theatres, art galleries, museum exhibitions about Yiddish language and culture, and programs in literature, music, art, film, and theaterSee more..
Just ten minutes from downtown Boston and nestled inside the 64 beautiful acres of Larz Anderson Park, the Museum is home to “America’s Oldest Car Collection”. These automobiles form the Museum’s permanent collection and are housed within the Carriage House, built in 1888 and designed by the city architect of Boston, Edmund M. Wheelwright, who was also responsible for several notable Boston structures like the Boston Public Library. The Larz Anderson Auto Museum also offers enjoyable and informative tours, with varied and in-depth discussions on the automobile and its impact on society. Aside from the tour, we offer four different educational programs that range from kindergarten to high school and cover a variety of topics from early transportation to automotive design. Each tour offers hands on artifacts and real life observational tools. Visit the Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a day of exploration and fun that will create lasting memories for you and your group that is guaranteed to stay with you long after you leave.See more..
4.5New England Quilt Museum(76 reviews) - Amazing Art Sunday: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Speciality Museums
The New England Quilt Museum is a showplace for antique and contemporary quilts. Four to five exhibitions a year, classes, family activities, and historical lectures let you learn about this distinctive American art form. Located in the heart of downtown Lowell's historic district, it's within walking distance of numerous other attractions, including the American Textile History Museum and the Boott Cotton Mills, as well as restaurants and the theater.See more..
Part of the Longfellow Wayside Inn, a National Historic Site, this is a replica of an early 1740s grist mill that is still used for grinding grains for use and sale at the Inn.See more..
4.5Maritime Gloucester(70 reviews) - Gloucesters only marine touch tank, schooners, docks, and wonderful waterfront views Sunday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
Maritime Gloucester is Cape Ann's destination for maritime heritage, discovery and fun! Located on Gloucester's historic harbor, our working waterfront and maritime discovery center is family-friendly, accessible and fun for all ages. Get inspired by the wonders of marine life in our Sea-Pocket Aquarium and interactive touch tank. Learn about the area's rich maritime heritage in the Gorton's Schooner Gallery, Children's Room, Stellwagen Bank Exhibit, Dory Shop, or Dive Locker. Become a hands-on part of the working waterfront at America's oldest marine railway, authentic working exhibits on our historic pier, or on daily sails aboard the Schooner Ardelle. Visit our our Maritime Shop which we have stocked with tshirts, hats, unique gifts and a large selection of maritime-themed books for the whole family. Plan your visit during Labor Day weekend for the 35th Annual Gloucester Schooner Festival and Maritime Heritage Day. "Maritime Gloucester - Engaging Community. Inspiring Discovery."See more..
Located in the Francis Cabot Lowell Mill, an icon of the American Industrial Revolution, the Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation brings together intriguing artifacts, cultural insights, and inspiring stories to delight people of all ages, enabling them to see the past and envision the future. The Museum's Main Gallery, displaying artifacts from industries and technologies spanning over 200 years of American innovation, is housed in the final boiler house of the Boston Manufacturing Company, a textile mill founded in 1813 and America's first modern factory. This site would become the model for the mills that formed the City of Lowell and is one of the most important locations of the American Industrial Revolution.See more..
Now affiliated with the Nantucket Historical Association. The mission of the Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum is to promote the awareness and appreciation of lightship baskets and their makers, by educating and engaging the public about the complexity of this art form unique to Nantucket, and placing it within a broader context of related crafts.See more..
4.5The New Bedford Museum of Glass(45 reviews) - More to glass than color and cut! Sunday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
The New Bedford Museum of Glass is an art museum both historic and modern, with a unique collection gathered from around the world and spanning the millennia!See more..
The Armenian Museum of America is the largest Armenian Museum in the Diaspora. It has grown into a major repository for all forms of Armenian material culture that illustrate the creative endeavors of the Armenian people over the centuries. Today, the Museum’s collections hold more than 25,000 artifacts including 5,000 ancient and medieval Armenian coins, 1,000 stamps and maps, 3,000 textiles, and 180 Armenian inscribed rugs. In addition to more than 30,000 books in the Research Library, there is an extensive collection of Urartian and religious artifacts, ceramics, medieval illuminations, and various other objects. It’s a living museum and library which offers exhibits and diverse cultural and literary programs to its members and the community at large. It is where Armenian-Americans can visit to discover their roots and where people of all ethnic backgrounds can see how the story of the Armenian people plays a vital part within the rich cultural symphony that is America.See more..
4.5Essex Shipbuilding Museum(43 reviews) - Salty history in lovely Essex Sunday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
Over 4000 wooden ships have been built on the banks of the Essex River since 1668. The Essex Historical Society and Shipbuilding Museum traces the evolution of traditional boat building through artifacts, photographs, hands-on exhibits and tour guides with deep knowledge of maritime and local history. The School House building interprets ship models from the Smithsonian Institute.See more..
5.0Optical Heritage Museum(41 reviews) - Memorable, fascinating view of American history Sunday: Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
Established in 1983, The Optical Heritage Museum is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history of the optical industry from the 19th century to the present. Home to one of the largest collections of ophthalmic products in the world, the museum is a tribute to both the evolution of optics and the effects the innovations have had to improve our everyday lives.See more..
4.5Shelburne Falls Trolley Museum(41 reviews) - Scratching the seven year itch...6/19/22 Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums
The Shelburne Falls Trolley Museum has restored, and operates for the public a trolley car built in 1896 (one of the oldest operating trolleys in the country) for the Shelburne Falls and Colrain Street Railway. Your all-Day-Pass includes a trip back in time on the trolley (bring your imagination), a self-powered ride on our antique pump car and a chance to explore our Visitors Center, with pictures, toy trains and more. Open weekends and holidays from Memorial Day weekend to the end of October, 11 am to 5 pm. Also open Mondays in July and August from 1 pm until 5 pm.See more..
4.0Museum of Bad Art(41 reviews) - Definitely worth a visit! This location was reported permanently closed Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums • Art Museums
The Museum Of Bad Art (MOBA) is a unique institution that offers lively, fun, socially-distanced programs. MOBA brings a light hearted look at the world of museums, while raising important questions about the perception, appreciation, and valuation of art. Our gallery, inside the Dorchester Brewing Co. exhibits some of the works in our collection. Admission is free!See more..
