Museums & Galleries
185 Salisbury Street,
Worcester, MA 01609-1634, 508-755-5221, 508-471-2131
Sun: Closed, Mon, Tue: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Wed: 10:00 AM-8:00 PM, Thu, Fri: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sat: Closed
The American Antiquarian Society, founded in 1812, is the third oldest historical society in the United States and the first to be national in its purpose and the scope of its collections. Located in Worcester, Massachusetts, AAS maintains a library of American history and culture in order to collect, preserve, and make available for study the printed and manuscript record of the United States through the year 1876. The library's collection of materials printed in what is now the United States from the establishment of a press in 1639 through 1820 is the best in the world, and its holdings of American printed materials dating from 1821 through 1876 are among the strongest anywhere. Tours are held Wednesdays at 3:00 p.m.
1 College Street,
Worcester, MA 01610-2395, 508-793-3356
Sun: Closed, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sat: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
The Mission of the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery is to promote and to support the intellectual and cultural life of College of the Holy Cross. Through its exhibitions and acquisitions, both historical and contemporary, the Gallery serves as a catalyst for the search for meaning and value in life and history, and as a venue to stimulate dialogue about questions related to the Mission of the College. The Cantor Gallery has special responsibility for integrating the liberal arts values of the College and the classroom by linking exhibitions to the broader curriculum. Through Gallery exhibitions, Holy Cross educates members of the College community, the Worcester community, and the larger community of scholars and artists about the fundamental intellectual, cultural, spiritual, and aesthetic issues encountered through art. Traveling exhibitions, loan exhibitions, exhibitions of the permanent collection or of site-specific works are selected according to the guiding principles of the Gallery. Similarly, acquisitions for the permanent collection are made on the basis of a work's role in supporting the Mission of the Gallery and the College.
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 Sunday, Nov 2 DinoTracks
Wednesdays, through Dec 31 Preschool Mornings
Through Friday, Feb 13 Cosmic Collisions - Spectacular New Planetarium Show
Saturday, May 31 EcoTarium Members' Overnight at the Museum
Thursday, Jun 5 Budding Scientists
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 celbration, 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.
Through Wednesday, Oct 15 From Anvil to Microscope: Modern metallography and the ancient secrets of metalcraft
Saturday, May 17 Hands-on History
Saturday, May 17 Viking Warrior Presentation
Saturday, May 17 Historical Combat Demonstrations
Sunday, May 18 Hands-on History
203 Union St.,
Clinton, MA 01510, 978-598-5000, 978-598-5001
Sun, Mon: Closed, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 11:00 AM-3:00 AM
The only Museum dedicated to Russian Icons in America. Over 330 magnificent Russian icons from the 15th century to the present. The Museum is in a fully renovated historic building right on Clinton's beautiful Central Park near many anenities including in-Town walking distance shoppping and many intetesting restaurants. The Museum has innovative Green technology. The Museum has regular public programs including children's events, music, concerts and other community activities as posted on www.museumofrussianicons.org. The Museum is fully ADA accessible, provides tours for groups, schools and organizations with advanced reservation 978 598 5000.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Mar 4 Daily tours at the Museum of Russian Icons
Saturday, May 17 "Hot Topics: Music, Seduction, and Adultery in 19th-Century Russian Prose"
Saturday, May 24 Gold Leafed Box Workshop
Thursday, May 29 An Evening of Russian Music with Levon Hovsepian and Peter Krysa
Tuesday, Jun 3 Read Russian Short Stories with the Bigelow Free Public Library
10 Cedar Street,
Worcester, MA 01609, 508-754-8760
Sun: Closed, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sat: Closed
Preservation Worcester works to preserve the sites and structures that are significant to the culture, history, and architecture of the city and encourages excellence in design in the future. Walking tours and Educational programs are available as well as resources for restoring historic properties.
40 Highland Street,
Worcester, MA 01609-2704, 508-753-8278
Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed: Closed, Thu: 1:00 PM-8:30 PM, Fri, Sat: 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
The Salisbury Mansion was built in 1772 by Stephen Salisbury I and is recognized as a major historical resource. It is one of the few remaining 18th century buildings in Worcester and is one of the most documented houses in New England. The home has been restored to re-create the home life of the Salisbury Family in the 1830s.
Through Wednesday, Mar 3 In Their Shirtsleeves at Worcester Historical Museum
Friday, Jun 6 Digital Fridays--Your History is Worcester History at Hope Cemetery
Thursday, Oct 2 The 2008 Harvey Ball at College of the Holy Cross: Hogan Campus Center
11 French Drive,
Boylston, MA 01505, 508-869-6111
Sun: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, Mon: Closed, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
A living museum of plants, featuring a 3,000 square-foot Orangerie [greenhouse] filled with flowering subtropical plants, citrus and palm trees, seasonal displays, and special events. Distinctive gardens showcasing evergreens and fruiting plants, woodland trails, meadows, gift shop, library, café. Dozens of educational and artistic programs for adults and youths, some eligible for college credit. Open Tues-Sun, 10 am-5pm and holiday Mondays. Twigs Cafe serves lunch 11am-3pm. Library is open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 10am-4pm. Guided Tour every Sunday at 2pm. Horticultural Hotline operates on Wednesday afternoons from 2-4pm for gardening questions. Call the telephone number or sign on to the website for details and directions; group rates available.
Sundays, through Dec 31 Guided Garden Tour
Wednesdays, through Jun 4 Ornamental Woody Plants
Tuesdays, through Jun 10 Landscape Design I
Wednesdays, through Jul 9 Herbaceous Plants
Wednesdays, through Jul 9 Water Gardening Features & Accessories
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 Oct 5 Wall at WAM: Alexander Ross
Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Sep 21 Two Chinas: Chen Qiulin and Yun-Fei Ji
Through Sunday, Jan 1 Tour of the Month: Religion through Art
Thursday, May 15 Third Thursday's at WAM: Salsa Storm
Saturday, May 17 Tour of the Month: Religion through Art
25 Sagamore Road,
Worcester, MA 01605, 508-753-8183
Sun: Closed, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Fri: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sat: Closed
The Worcester Center for Crafts is a unique destination providing the largest regional visual arts gallery, a gallery gift store, and studios for contemporary American craft education.
The George and Anna Krikorian Gallery is over 2,200 square feet. It's mission is to exhibit prominent visual artists from around the United States, to educate and enrich the public about the nature crafts and craftmanship, and to encourage the use of hand made objects in daily life.
The Center for Crafts also hosts a number of events each year including the Annual Festival of Crafts over Thanksgiving weekend and the Annual Pottery Invitational Show and Sale every April.
Through Monday, May 26 Pulp Function
Wednesday, Jun 4 - Thursday, Jun 5 Cultural Community Input Meeting
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.
Through Wednesday, Mar 3 In Their Shirtsleeves
Friday, Jun 6 Digital Fridays--Your History is Worcester History at Hope Cemetery
Thursday, Oct 2 The 2008 Harvey Ball at College of the Holy Cross: Hogan Campus Center
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Museums & Galleries
185 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609-1634, 508-755-5221, 508-471-2131
Sun: Closed, Mon, Tue: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Wed: 10:00 AM-8:00 PM, Thu, Fri: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sat: Closed
The American Antiquarian Society, founded in 1812, is the third oldest historical society in the United States and the first to be national in its purpose and the scope of its collections. Located in Worcester, Massachusetts, AAS maintains a library of American history and culture in order to collect, preserve, and make available for study the printed and manuscript record of the United States through the year 1876. The library's collection of materials printed in what is now the United States from the establishment of a press in 1639 through 1820 is the best in the world, and its holdings of American printed materials dating from 1821 through 1876 are among the strongest anywhere. Tours are held Wednesdays at 3:00 p.m.
College of the Holy Cross: Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery
1 College Street, Worcester, MA 01610-2395, 508-793-3356
Sun: Closed, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sat: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
The Mission of the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery is to promote and to support the intellectual and cultural life of College of the Holy Cross. Through its exhibitions and acquisitions, both historical and contemporary, the Gallery serves as a catalyst for the search for meaning and value in life and history, and as a venue to stimulate dialogue about questions related to the Mission of the College. The Cantor Gallery has special responsibility for integrating the liberal arts values of the College and the classroom by linking exhibitions to the broader curriculum. Through Gallery exhibitions, Holy Cross educates members of the College community, the Worcester community, and the larger community of scholars and artists about the fundamental intellectual, cultural, spiritual, and aesthetic issues encountered through art. Traveling exhibitions, loan exhibitions, exhibitions of the permanent collection or of site-specific works are selected according to the guiding principles of the Gallery. Similarly, acquisitions for the permanent collection are made on the basis of a work's role in supporting the Mission of the Gallery and the College.
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 Sunday, Nov 2 DinoTracks
Wednesdays, through Dec 31 Preschool Mornings
Through Friday, Feb 13 Cosmic Collisions - Spectacular New Planetarium Show
Saturday, May 31 EcoTarium Members' Overnight at the Museum
Thursday, Jun 5 Budding Scientists
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 celbration, 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.
Through Wednesday, Oct 15 From Anvil to Microscope: Modern metallography and the ancient secrets of metalcraft
Saturday, May 17 Hands-on History
Saturday, May 17 Viking Warrior Presentation
Saturday, May 17 Historical Combat Demonstrations
Sunday, May 18 Hands-on History
Museum of Russian Icons
203 Union St., Clinton, MA 01510, 978-598-5000, 978-598-5001
Sun, Mon: Closed, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 11:00 AM-3:00 AM
The only Museum dedicated to Russian Icons in America. Over 330 magnificent Russian icons from the 15th century to the present. The Museum is in a fully renovated historic building right on Clinton's beautiful Central Park near many anenities including in-Town walking distance shoppping and many intetesting restaurants. The Museum has innovative Green technology. The Museum has regular public programs including children's events, music, concerts and other community activities as posted on www.museumofrussianicons.org. The Museum is fully ADA accessible, provides tours for groups, schools and organizations with advanced reservation 978 598 5000.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Mar 4 Daily tours at the Museum of Russian Icons
Saturday, May 17 "Hot Topics: Music, Seduction, and Adultery in 19th-Century Russian Prose"
Saturday, May 24 Gold Leafed Box Workshop
Thursday, May 29 An Evening of Russian Music with Levon Hovsepian and Peter Krysa
Tuesday, Jun 3 Read Russian Short Stories with the Bigelow Free Public Library
Preservation Worcester
10 Cedar Street, Worcester, MA 01609, 508-754-8760
Sun: Closed, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sat: Closed
Preservation Worcester works to preserve the sites and structures that are significant to the culture, history, and architecture of the city and encourages excellence in design in the future. Walking tours and Educational programs are available as well as resources for restoring historic properties.
Salisbury Mansion
40 Highland Street, Worcester, MA 01609-2704, 508-753-8278
Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed: Closed, Thu: 1:00 PM-8:30 PM, Fri, Sat: 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
The Salisbury Mansion was built in 1772 by Stephen Salisbury I and is recognized as a major historical resource. It is one of the few remaining 18th century buildings in Worcester and is one of the most documented houses in New England. The home has been restored to re-create the home life of the Salisbury Family in the 1830s.
Through Wednesday, Mar 3 In Their Shirtsleeves at Worcester Historical Museum
Friday, Jun 6 Digital Fridays--Your History is Worcester History at Hope Cemetery
Thursday, Oct 2 The 2008 Harvey Ball at College of the Holy Cross: Hogan Campus Center
11 French Drive, Boylston, MA 01505, 508-869-6111
Sun: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, Mon: Closed, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
A living museum of plants, featuring a 3,000 square-foot Orangerie [greenhouse] filled with flowering subtropical plants, citrus and palm trees, seasonal displays, and special events. Distinctive gardens showcasing evergreens and fruiting plants, woodland trails, meadows, gift shop, library, café. Dozens of educational and artistic programs for adults and youths, some eligible for college credit. Open Tues-Sun, 10 am-5pm and holiday Mondays. Twigs Cafe serves lunch 11am-3pm. Library is open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 10am-4pm. Guided Tour every Sunday at 2pm. Horticultural Hotline operates on Wednesday afternoons from 2-4pm for gardening questions. Call the telephone number or sign on to the website for details and directions; group rates available.
Sundays, through Dec 31 Guided Garden Tour
Wednesdays, through Jun 4 Ornamental Woody Plants
Tuesdays, through Jun 10 Landscape Design I
Wednesdays, through Jul 9 Herbaceous Plants
Wednesdays, through Jul 9 Water Gardening Features & Accessories
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 Oct 5 Wall at WAM: Alexander Ross
Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Sep 21 Two Chinas: Chen Qiulin and Yun-Fei Ji
Through Sunday, Jan 1 Tour of the Month: Religion through Art
Thursday, May 15 Third Thursday's at WAM: Salsa Storm
Saturday, May 17 Tour of the Month: Religion through Art
Worcester Center for Crafts
25 Sagamore Road, Worcester, MA 01605, 508-753-8183
Sun: Closed, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Fri: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sat: Closed
The Worcester Center for Crafts is a unique destination providing the largest regional visual arts gallery, a gallery gift store, and studios for contemporary American craft education. The George and Anna Krikorian Gallery is over 2,200 square feet. It's mission is to exhibit prominent visual artists from around the United States, to educate and enrich the public about the nature crafts and craftmanship, and to encourage the use of hand made objects in daily life. The Center for Crafts also hosts a number of events each year including the Annual Festival of Crafts over Thanksgiving weekend and the Annual Pottery Invitational Show and Sale every April.
Through Monday, May 26 Pulp Function
Wednesday, Jun 4 - Thursday, Jun 5 Cultural Community Input Meeting
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.
Through Wednesday, Mar 3 In Their Shirtsleeves
Friday, Jun 6 Digital Fridays--Your History is Worcester History at Hope Cemetery
Thursday, Oct 2 The 2008 Harvey Ball at College of the Holy Cross: Hogan Campus Center
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