Last updated: 2/3/2019
Middleborough, Massachusetts
Street Address
18 Jackson Street off Route 105Middleborough, MA 02346
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 304Middleborough, MA 02346

Hours

Wednesday, Saturday
1 PM - 4 PM
The museum can also be opened by appointment.

Admissions

Admission is free to members

Adults: $5
Seniors: $4
Students (): $2
Children under 6: Free

Museum Type(s)

Staff

Daniel Thompson
phone: 781-361-1427
Description
Our Location

We are right behind the old Middleborough Police Station on Jackson St. in Middleborough, MA From route 44 follow directions to Middleborough Center on Route 105. Jackson St. will be on your left and is next to the police station and across from the library. The Museum is behind the police station. Parking is available next to the museum. From I-495 take exit 4 Route 105 to Middleborough Center. Jackson St. will be on your right just past the traffic lights in downtown Middleborough.

History

The Middleborough Historical Museum was founded in 1960. The museum has grown to include seven buildings on about one acre.

Artifact Collections

Featured is one of the country's largest collections of Tom Thumb memorabilia. Displays in six other buildings compare life in the late 1800-early 1900s with life of today.

Research Collections

Research collections include written & printed documents, directories, and photographs.

Educational Programs

School field trips welcomed Slide programs available to civic organizations Educational programs on site or at off site location

Governance

Owned & operated by the Middleborough Historical Association, Inc.

Library
Access: General Public
Appointment required: Yes
Services
Groups

Group rate for ten or more is half price.

Become A Member

Your membership entitles you to: free admission to the museum, four interesting programs each year, a subscription to Mill House Notes, our quarterly newsletter, and other special events and exhibits. More importantly you will also help preserve the history of Middleborough

Group Tours
Exhibitions
Museum Events
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July 24 - August 3, 2024

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South Carolina Federation of Museums 2024 Conference

September 16 - 18, 2024

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Florida Association of Museums 2024 Annual Conference & Exposition

October 13 - 16, 2024

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