125 Boston Turnpike,
Westborough, MA 01581, 508-366-0055
Sun, Mon: Closed, Tue, Wed: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM, Thu, Fri: 11:00 AM-6:00 PM, Sat: 11:00 AM-4:00 PM
Route 9 West (2.5 miles from exit 23B on 495)
Westborough, MA
500 Cochituate Rd.,
Framingham, MA 01701, 888-736-0278
Both captivating and edifying, BodiesThe Exhibition unveils the many complex systems, organs and tissues that drive every aspect of our every day lives and unite us all as Humans. Visit the new exhibition venue located in Framingham, MA.
65 Water Street,
Worcester, MA 01604, 508-831-1106
Sun: 11:00 AM-4:00 PM, Mon, Tue: Closed, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM
Gallery offers "images for the soul." A showplace of original art and unique jewelry, hand-crafted by the finest regional, national and international artists and artisans.
222 Harrington Way,
Worcester, MA 01604, 508-929-2700
Sun: 12:00 PM-5:00 PM, Mon: Closed, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Set in an urban oasis of woodlands and wetlands, EcoTarium is a unique indoor-outdoor museum that allows adults and children to discover firsthand the wonders of the natural world. Three floors of interactive environmental science exhibits, wildlife habitats, extensive grounds, and planetarium explore the earth, sea and sky. Meet live animals, stroll interpretive trails, ride the train, or walk among the treetops 40 feet above ground.
Admission: $10.00 adults, and $8.00 for children ages 3-16, college students with IDs and senior citizens. Children under 3 and EcoTarium members free. Additional charges apply for Tree Canopy Walkway, Explorer Express Train, planetarium programs and other special programs.
Seasonal outdoor café and Museum Store located on site. EcoTarium offers a year-round calendar of events and exhibits. Jazz at Sunset summer outdoor concert series, June-July. Parking is free.
Through Friday, Feb 13 Cosmic Collisions - Spectacular New Planetarium Show
Through Friday, Apr 17 The Zula Patrol: Under the Weather Digital Planetarium Show
Wednesdays, through Dec 31 Preschool and Toddler Wednesdays
185 Elm Street,
Fitchburg, MA 01420, 978-345-4207
Sun: 12:00 PM-4:00 PM, Mon: Closed, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 12:00 PM-4:00 PM
Permanent collections of American, European, and Asian paintings, prints and sculptures. Decorative arts and antiques from Egypt, Greece, Rome, Meso America. Changing exhibitions. Tours, lectures, classes for adults, children, school groups available.
102 Prospect Hill Rd.,
Harvard, MA 01451, 978-456-3924
The museum of the New England landscape, with 218 acres of woodlands, fields and pine barrens, five nature trails, four unique galleries, Tea Room, Museum Store, programs, demonstrations, and activities throughout the season. Year round facility rental. Open mid-May to October 31.
100 Barber Avenue,
Worcester, MA 01606-2444, 508-853-6015
Sun: 12:00 PM-4:00 PM, Mon: Closed, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Visit the Higgins Armory Museum and learn how knights got dressed in the morning - you may even get "suited up" yourself! The Museum brings the world of knights to life through a variety of programs including inspiring and educational Field Trips, unique Group Tours, Birthday Parties, Rentals, Outreaches and OverKnights.
Wander beneath Gothic arches, listen to the sounds of contest and celebration, and stand face to face with over 70 suits of armor - the heroic legacies of another world and time. The Museum also hosts an annual Higgins Faire.
Tuesdays, through Mar 31 Senior Days
Through Sunday, Apr 26 The Age of Armor
Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Apr 30 Age of Armor
44 Salisbury Street,
Worcester, MA 01609, 508-797-0334
Sun, Mon: Closed, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, Sat: Closed
The Museum is housed in a historic armory completed on 1891. The castle-looking building is a Gothic Revival national Guard Armory typical of the late 19th century when imposing armories were built to house national guard units and their arms.
1000 West Columbus Avenue,
Springfield, MA 01105, 413-231-5550
The Basketball Hall of Fame combines history with state-of-the art technology to provide visitors with the ultimate experience. Featuring countless exhibits, memorabilia, and interactive areas, the Hall of Fame has something for everyone. Open daily.
9 Main St,
Sutton, MA 01590, 508-476-3601
Sun: 11:00 AM-5:00 PM, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Vaillancourt Folk Art of Sutton is one of the country's leading producers of collectible chalkware figurines. Vaillancourt artists hand-paint figurines for every major holiday, including Valentine's Day, Easter and Halloween, as well as their famous collectibles, Father Christmas. Studio tours are available. Visit our gallery and recently opened Christmas Museum.
Friday, Mar 6 25th Anniversary Collection "Premier Party"
Friday, Apr 24 - Sunday, Apr 26 14th Annual Collector's Weekend
Friday, Sep 18 Silver Anniversary Party
11 Willard St,
North Grafton, MA 01536, 508-839-3500
Step back in time and see where clockmaking began in Central Massachusetts. Today the museum includes the 1718 homestead and original 1766 workshop of America's premiere 18th century clockmakers. Over 75 Willard clocks are displayed in period room settings, along with family portraits, furnishings and other Willard family heirlooms. Also on display: 18th century clockmaking tools, Oriental rugs, 18th and 19th century firearms, 19th century children's toys and dolls, and Nipmuc Indian artifacts. Museum Shop includes new and antique clocks, horological books, novelties and collectible glassware.
55 Salisbury Street,
Worcester, MA 01609, 508-799-4406
Sun: 11:00 AM-5:00 PM, Mon, Tue: Closed, Wed: 11:00 AM-5:00 PM, Thu: 11:00 AM-8:00 PM, Fri: 11:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sat: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
5,000 years of art and culture displayed in 36 galleries. Worcester's world-class art museum chronicles the extra-ordinary history of human creativity through 50 centuries. See antiquities, oils, prints, photographs, sculptures, decorative arts and more. View paintings by Cassatt, Gauguin, Goya, Monet, Sargent and Whistler; admire floor mosaics from the ancient city of Antioch; see cutting-edge contemporary art; and discover the Museums many other treasures. Special exhibitions showcase the masterworks, seldom-seen gems, and important works on loan.
Dedicated to the promotion of art and art education, the Museum offers a year-round studio art and art appreciation program that enrolls over 6,000 adult and youth students each year. Public tours are offered Saturdays at 11AM and Sundays at 1 PM, September through May. Enjoy a delectable lunch in the Museum Café, and browse the Shop for unique gifts and mementos. Rent exquisite spaces for meetings, parties, and other social or business events. Visit us online to learn more about our special exhibitions at www.worcesterart.org.
***Hours and Admission***
Wed-Sun, 11am - 5pm; Third Thursday's of every month, 11am-8pm.; and Sat, 10am-5pm
Free for members, $10 adults, $8 seniors, free for youth 17 and under. Free for all Saturdays, 10am-noon.
Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Jun 7 Heavenly and Earthly Delights: Alive in Colorful Display
Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Feb 15 Human Nature(s)
Through Friday, Jan 23 WAM Adult Student Exhibition
55 Salisbury Street,
Worcester, MA 01609, 508-799-4406
Sun, Mon, Tue: Closed, Wed: 11:00 AM-5:00 PM, Thu: 11:00 AM-8:00 PM, Fri: 11:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sat: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
The Worcester Art Museum Library, founded in 1909 as a non-circulating bibliographic resource dedicated to the history of art, reflects the collection strengths of the Worcester Art Museum. While the library exists to serve the staff of the Museum, it also extends its resources and services to the community, including teachers, students, faculty, collectors, museum docents, scholars, and the general public.
Web access to thousands of images and the library catalogs of the Worcester Art Museum and the College of the Holy Cross.
30 Elm Street,
Worcester, MA 01609, 508-753-8278
Sun, Mon: Closed, Tue, Wed: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, Thu: 10:00 AM-8:30 PM, Fri, Sat: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Learn about the history of Worcester through exhibitions, education programs and special events presented throughout the year. Visit Worcester Historical Museum to see hundreds of objects made in Worcester. Listen to the stories of industrial leaders, inventors, and workers. Discover Worcester's common heritage through hands-on activities. Explore the contributions of ethnic groups and individuals through changing exhibitions and special programs. Find out what Worcester was like in centuries past in the library's reading room. The library is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Thursday, 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Mar 3 In Their Shirtsleeves
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Jan 31 The Things We Carried: Guatemalan Stories
30 Elm Street,
Worcester, MA 01609-2504, 508-753-8278
Sun, Mon: Closed, Tue, Wed: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, Thu: 10:00 AM-8:30 PM, Fri, Sat: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
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Allure, Galleria of Fine Art
125 Boston Turnpike, Westborough, MA 01581, 508-366-0055
Sun, Mon: Closed, Tue, Wed: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM, Thu, Fri: 11:00 AM-6:00 PM, Sat: 11:00 AM-4:00 PM
Route 9 West (2.5 miles from exit 23B on 495) Westborough, MA
Bodies..the Exhibition
500 Cochituate Rd., Framingham, MA 01701, 888-736-0278
Both captivating and edifying, BodiesThe Exhibition unveils the many complex systems, organs and tissues that drive every aspect of our every day lives and unite us all as Humans. Visit the new exhibition venue located in Framingham, MA.
DZian Gallery
65 Water Street, Worcester, MA 01604, 508-831-1106
Sun: 11:00 AM-4:00 PM, Mon, Tue: Closed, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM
Gallery offers "images for the soul." A showplace of original art and unique jewelry, hand-crafted by the finest regional, national and international artists and artisans.
EcoTarium
222 Harrington Way, Worcester, MA 01604, 508-929-2700
Sun: 12:00 PM-5:00 PM, Mon: Closed, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Set in an urban oasis of woodlands and wetlands, EcoTarium is a unique indoor-outdoor museum that allows adults and children to discover firsthand the wonders of the natural world. Three floors of interactive environmental science exhibits, wildlife habitats, extensive grounds, and planetarium explore the earth, sea and sky. Meet live animals, stroll interpretive trails, ride the train, or walk among the treetops 40 feet above ground. Admission: $10.00 adults, and $8.00 for children ages 3-16, college students with IDs and senior citizens. Children under 3 and EcoTarium members free. Additional charges apply for Tree Canopy Walkway, Explorer Express Train, planetarium programs and other special programs. Seasonal outdoor café and Museum Store located on site. EcoTarium offers a year-round calendar of events and exhibits. Jazz at Sunset summer outdoor concert series, June-July. Parking is free.
Through Friday, Feb 13 Cosmic Collisions - Spectacular New Planetarium Show
Through Friday, Apr 17 The Zula Patrol: Under the Weather Digital Planetarium Show
Wednesdays, through Dec 31 Preschool and Toddler Wednesdays
Fitchburg Art Museum
185 Elm Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420, 978-345-4207
Sun: 12:00 PM-4:00 PM, Mon: Closed, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 12:00 PM-4:00 PM
Permanent collections of American, European, and Asian paintings, prints and sculptures. Decorative arts and antiques from Egypt, Greece, Rome, Meso America. Changing exhibitions. Tours, lectures, classes for adults, children, school groups available.
Fruitlands Museum
102 Prospect Hill Rd., Harvard, MA 01451, 978-456-3924
The museum of the New England landscape, with 218 acres of woodlands, fields and pine barrens, five nature trails, four unique galleries, Tea Room, Museum Store, programs, demonstrations, and activities throughout the season. Year round facility rental. Open mid-May to October 31.
Higgins Armory Museum
100 Barber Avenue, Worcester, MA 01606-2444, 508-853-6015
Sun: 12:00 PM-4:00 PM, Mon: Closed, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Visit the Higgins Armory Museum and learn how knights got dressed in the morning - you may even get "suited up" yourself! The Museum brings the world of knights to life through a variety of programs including inspiring and educational Field Trips, unique Group Tours, Birthday Parties, Rentals, Outreaches and OverKnights. Wander beneath Gothic arches, listen to the sounds of contest and celebration, and stand face to face with over 70 suits of armor - the heroic legacies of another world and time. The Museum also hosts an annual Higgins Faire.
Tuesdays, through Mar 31 Senior Days
Through Sunday, Apr 26 The Age of Armor
Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Apr 30 Age of Armor
Massachusetts National Guard Military Museum and Archives
44 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609, 508-797-0334
Sun, Mon: Closed, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, Sat: Closed
The Museum is housed in a historic armory completed on 1891. The castle-looking building is a Gothic Revival national Guard Armory typical of the late 19th century when imposing armories were built to house national guard units and their arms.
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
1000 West Columbus Avenue, Springfield, MA 01105, 413-231-5550
The Basketball Hall of Fame combines history with state-of-the art technology to provide visitors with the ultimate experience. Featuring countless exhibits, memorabilia, and interactive areas, the Hall of Fame has something for everyone. Open daily.
Vaillancourt Folk Art
9 Main St, Sutton, MA 01590, 508-476-3601
Sun: 11:00 AM-5:00 PM, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Vaillancourt Folk Art of Sutton is one of the country's leading producers of collectible chalkware figurines. Vaillancourt artists hand-paint figurines for every major holiday, including Valentine's Day, Easter and Halloween, as well as their famous collectibles, Father Christmas. Studio tours are available. Visit our gallery and recently opened Christmas Museum.
Friday, Mar 6 25th Anniversary Collection "Premier Party"
Friday, Apr 24 - Sunday, Apr 26 14th Annual Collector's Weekend
Friday, Sep 18 Silver Anniversary Party
Willard House and Clock Museum
11 Willard St, North Grafton, MA 01536, 508-839-3500
Step back in time and see where clockmaking began in Central Massachusetts. Today the museum includes the 1718 homestead and original 1766 workshop of America's premiere 18th century clockmakers. Over 75 Willard clocks are displayed in period room settings, along with family portraits, furnishings and other Willard family heirlooms. Also on display: 18th century clockmaking tools, Oriental rugs, 18th and 19th century firearms, 19th century children's toys and dolls, and Nipmuc Indian artifacts. Museum Shop includes new and antique clocks, horological books, novelties and collectible glassware.
Worcester Art Museum
55 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609, 508-799-4406
Sun: 11:00 AM-5:00 PM, Mon, Tue: Closed, Wed: 11:00 AM-5:00 PM, Thu: 11:00 AM-8:00 PM, Fri: 11:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sat: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
5,000 years of art and culture displayed in 36 galleries. Worcester's world-class art museum chronicles the extra-ordinary history of human creativity through 50 centuries. See antiquities, oils, prints, photographs, sculptures, decorative arts and more. View paintings by Cassatt, Gauguin, Goya, Monet, Sargent and Whistler; admire floor mosaics from the ancient city of Antioch; see cutting-edge contemporary art; and discover the Museums many other treasures. Special exhibitions showcase the masterworks, seldom-seen gems, and important works on loan. Dedicated to the promotion of art and art education, the Museum offers a year-round studio art and art appreciation program that enrolls over 6,000 adult and youth students each year. Public tours are offered Saturdays at 11AM and Sundays at 1 PM, September through May. Enjoy a delectable lunch in the Museum Café, and browse the Shop for unique gifts and mementos. Rent exquisite spaces for meetings, parties, and other social or business events. Visit us online to learn more about our special exhibitions at www.worcesterart.org. ***Hours and Admission*** Wed-Sun, 11am - 5pm; Third Thursday's of every month, 11am-8pm.; and Sat, 10am-5pm Free for members, $10 adults, $8 seniors, free for youth 17 and under. Free for all Saturdays, 10am-noon.
Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Jun 7 Heavenly and Earthly Delights: Alive in Colorful Display
Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Feb 15 Human Nature(s)
Through Friday, Jan 23 WAM Adult Student Exhibition
Worcester Art Museum Library
55 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609, 508-799-4406
Sun, Mon, Tue: Closed, Wed: 11:00 AM-5:00 PM, Thu: 11:00 AM-8:00 PM, Fri: 11:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sat: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
The Worcester Art Museum Library, founded in 1909 as a non-circulating bibliographic resource dedicated to the history of art, reflects the collection strengths of the Worcester Art Museum. While the library exists to serve the staff of the Museum, it also extends its resources and services to the community, including teachers, students, faculty, collectors, museum docents, scholars, and the general public. Web access to thousands of images and the library catalogs of the Worcester Art Museum and the College of the Holy Cross.
Worcester Historical Museum
30 Elm Street, Worcester, MA 01609, 508-753-8278
Sun, Mon: Closed, Tue, Wed: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, Thu: 10:00 AM-8:30 PM, Fri, Sat: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Learn about the history of Worcester through exhibitions, education programs and special events presented throughout the year. Visit Worcester Historical Museum to see hundreds of objects made in Worcester. Listen to the stories of industrial leaders, inventors, and workers. Discover Worcester's common heritage through hands-on activities. Explore the contributions of ethnic groups and individuals through changing exhibitions and special programs. Find out what Worcester was like in centuries past in the library's reading room. The library is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Thursday, 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Mar 3 In Their Shirtsleeves
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Jan 31 The Things We Carried: Guatemalan Stories
Worcester Historical Museum Library
30 Elm Street, Worcester, MA 01609-2504, 508-753-8278
Sun, Mon: Closed, Tue, Wed: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, Thu: 10:00 AM-8:30 PM, Fri, Sat: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
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