North Weymouth, Massachusetts
Museum Type: Historic House, Historical Society
The Birthplace of Abigail Smith Adams was built in 1685. Her life began here on November 11, 1744. She was the daughter of Rev. William Smith and Elizabeth Quincy Smith. Stepping into Abigail's "chamber", one can visualize her sitting with quill in hand, writing to her future husband John Adams.
On October 25, 1764, Rev. Smith performed the marriage ceremony b...
Abington, Massachusetts
Museum Type: History
Quincy, Massachusetts
Museum Type: Historic House
Andover, Massachusetts
Museum Type: Art
Framingham, Massachusetts
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West Tisbury, Massachusetts
Museum Type: History
Nantucket, Massachusetts
Museum Type: Culture, History
Boston, Massachusetts
Museum Type: History
Agawam, Massachusetts
Museum Type: History
Agawam, Massachusetts
Museum Type: History
Agawam, Massachusetts
Museum Type: History
Worcester, Massachusetts
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Hopedale, Massachusetts
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Waltham, Massachusetts
Museum Type: Historical Society
Lowell, Massachusetts
Museum Type: Art, Children's, Culture, General, History, Science, Specialized
isit the new main exhibition, Textile Revolution: An Exploration through Space and Time, to spin, weave, recycle, and design your way through textile history. Simulate parachuting from a real single-engine plane, throw the shuttle on an authentic hand loom, and design your own clothing line on a computer. See how textiles are changing your world, from protective clothing for firefighters and soldi...
Taunton, Massachusetts
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Amesbury, Massachusetts
Museum Type: Specialized
Amherst, Massachusetts
Museum Type: History, Historic House, Historical Society
The Amherst History Museum is an amusement park for the History buff. The museum exhibits most of its collection in its gallery and period rooms. Its current exhibition, "Emily Dickinson's Amherst," features the poet's white dress and tells the story of Amherst through 19th century photographs and objects. The 1750 ca. Strong House represents the many eras of New England. Knowledgeable tour guides...
Boston, Massachusetts
Museum Type: Library, Military
The 3rd Oldest Chartered Military Organization in the world. Chartered in MA in 1638. 4th floor of Faneuil Hall. Commander in Chief: Governor of MA. At this location is the armory, library,and museum. Historical artifacts from the US and donations received from around the world. A "hidden gem" in downtown Boston.'
Museum.History='Organization charterd in 1638 in MA. Captain Commanding Rober...
Andover, Massachusetts
Museum Type: History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library
The Amos Blanchard House and Barn Museum in downtown Andover, Massachusetts, recreates the life and times of a typical middle-class family of the early 19th century. Educational programs and changing exhibits explore many aspects of Andover's fascinating 350 year history.
The Andover Historical Society, founded in 1911, maintains the museum and operates a library, archives and re...