Worcester Historical Museum, Massachusetts, United States

4.5 (49 reviews) Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent Ranking #12 in Worcester History Museums

very interesting

Worcester Historical Museum (WHM) is the only institution solely devoted to the preservation, interpretation, and collection of Worcester History. WHM includes a research library of over 7,000 titles, an archive that houses thousands of documents, and a collection of artifacts, all vital to the study of Worcester History. A few examples of WHM's holdings include correspondence of abolitionist Abby Kelley Foster, Blackstone Canal Company records, Civil War era diaries and letters, artifacts related to Worcester's industrial, weaponry from the colonial era through World War II, paintings and sculptures, and a significant costume and textile collection.WHM also owns and operates Salisbury Mansion, Worcester's only historic house museum. Built in 1772, it has been restored to its 1830s appearance and one of the best documented historic houses in New England.Worcester History is interpreted through a calendar of exhibitions, educational programming, tours and publications. WHM features both permanent installations and changing exhibitions.
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Address

30 Elm St, Worcester, MA 01609-2570

Mobile

+1 508-753-8278

Website

http://www.worcesterhistory.org/whm/index.cfm

Working hours

Monday :
Tuesday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday :

Current local date and time now

Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 6:27

User Ratings

4.5 based on (49 reviews)

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Reviews

  • 5Robin L 5:00 PM Aug 24, 2022
    very interesting
    This place is full of interesting exhibits about Worcester and its history. It had examples of manufacturing and industries and textiles. Alot of delightfully random exhibits, like a deep sea diving suit or the flight suit, and you wonder why the heck is that here? Then you read the explanation and it all makes sense. An interesting tidbit of information: the Smiley Face was invested here in the late 60s, and the man who came up with it only made $240 off of his idea. I would say this is a hidden gem. It definitely exceeded our expectations.
  • 4SGSSaratoga 5:00 PM Mar 11, 2018
    Worth a quick visit
    This small museum provides interesting background on the history of Worcester. The main focus is on the industrial history of the city, which also includes information on the immigrant community over time. They also have an extensive exhibit on the role of citizens in World War I, which was interesting as well. An hour is adequate to do a quick tour.

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