Crane Museum of Papermaking, Massachusetts, United States
5.0 (115 reviews) Temporarily closed - Closed until further notice Spent 1-2 hours Ranking #1 in Berkshires Speciality Museums
Crane Museum of Papermaking
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.
Address
32 Pioneer St Off West Housatonic St, Dalton, MA 01226
Mobile
Website
http://cranemuseum.org
Working hours
Opening Hours: Tu-Th 13:00-17:00,
Sa 11:00-14:00
Current local date and time now
Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 19:24
User Ratings
5.0 based on (115 reviews)
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Reviews
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5Jeanne D 5:00 PM Nov 17, 2021
A must-see museum!
This is a must-see attraction when visiting the Berkshires area. The museum tour explains the history and fascinating process of paper making and currency making from friendly and knowledgeable staff such as Dennis. The tour is interactive and engaging. The museum gift shop offers a nice array of related products at very reasonable prices. Museum Director Jenna Ware is friendly, helpful, and ensures a pleasant experience. You’ll be very glad that you came to see this gem of a museum!
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5Memorykeeper103 5:00 PM Mar 17, 2022
Fascinating visit!
A docent guided us on a fascinating 45-minute tour of the Crane papermaking museum, the history of the family that grew this Berkshire business, and available technologies to secure the paper currency from counterfeiting . The paper used in all US currency originates here (it is not printed here). We also watched a demonstration of manual papermaking.
