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  • Alden House Museum & Historical Site
  • American Textile History Museum
  • The Art Complex Museum
  • Boston Athenaeum
  • Boston Fire Museum
  • Boston Public Library
  • Cape Museum of Fine Arts
  • Charles River Museum Of Industry
  • The Children's Museum
  • The Commonwealth Museum
  • The Computer Museum
  • Concord Museum
  • Davis Museum & Cultural Center
  • Decordova Museum And Sculpture Park
  • Discovery Museums
  • Dreams of Freedom:
    Boston's Immigration Museum

  • Ecotarium
  • Fuller Craft Museum
  • Garden In The Woods
  • Gibson House Museum
  • Hancock Shaker Village
  • Harvard University Art Museum
  • Harvard Museum of Natural History
  • Higgins Armory Museum
  • House of Seven Gables
  • Hull Lifesaving Museum
  • Institute Of Contemporary Art
  • Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
  • The Jackson Homestead Museum
  • John F. Kennedy Library
  • Kendall Whaling Museum
  • Longyear Museum
  • Lynn Museum
  • Massachusetts Audubon Society
  • Massachusetts Horticultural Society Library
  • Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art
  • Mit Museum
  • Museum of Bad Art
  • Museum of African American History
  • Museum of Fine Arts
  • Museum of Our National Heritage
  • Museum of Science
  • Museum of Transportation
  • Museum of Useful Things
  • Nantucket Historical Association
  • Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
  • New Bedford Whaling Museum
  • New England Aquarium
  • New England Sports Museum
  • Nichols House Museum
  • Old South Meeting House
  • Old State House
  • Orchard House
  • Paul Revere House
  • Peabody Essex Museum
  • Plimoth Plantation
  • The Robbins Museum
  • Schlesinger Library On The History Of Women
  • Society For The Preservation of
    New England Antiquities

  • Spellman Museum Of Stamps & Postal History
  • Springfield Museums/Springfield Science Museum
  • Stonehurst, the Robert Treat Paine Estate
  • USS Constitution Museum
  • Worcester Art Museum
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    Alden House Museum & Historic Site

    105 Alden Street
    Duxbury, MA 02331

    The Alden Kindred of America, Inc., was founded in 1906 to preserve the legacy of the Pilgrims, honor the memory of John and Priscilla Alden, preserve the family home and its contents, foster the Alden heritage among their descendants, and make public the history of "America's First Couple."

    For more information call: (781) 934-9149

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    NAISMITH MEMORIAL BAKETBALL HALL OF FAME

    1000 West Columbus Avenue
    Springfield, MA 01105

    This is a great museum if you enjoy basketball. Hundreds of ehibits. You can messure your skill against basketball legends.

    For more information call: (413) 781-6500 or (877) 4HOOPLA

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    THE INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART

    955 Boylston Street, Boston, MA

    The ICA features contemporary art, including video, film, painting, sculpture, and live performances.

    FREE for members and youth 17 and under
    FREE for all from 5 to 9 pm every Thursday for Target Free Thursday Nights
    FREE for families (up to 2 adults accompanied by children 12 and under) on the last Saturday of each month with the exception of December.

    For more information call (617)-478-3100

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    THE COMMONWEALTH MUSEUM

    220 Morrisey Blvd., Boston

    This is the state museum of Massachusetts' history and its people.

    Admission is free / HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE

    For more information call (617) 727-9268

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    THE ART COMPLEX MUSEUM

    189 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA 02331 / PO Box 2814

    A place for viewing and learning about art in an intimate and comfortable setting. Situated on over 13 acres of open fields and woodlands.

    Museum Hours: Wednesday-Sunday, 1-4 PM

    Admission is free / HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE

    For more information call (781) 934-6634

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    CHARLES RIVER MUSEUM OF INDUSTRY

    154 Moody Street, Waltham, MA 02453

    The museum highlights and displays the story of the American Industrial Revolution. The museum links the history of innovation and the innovations of tomorrow. Educational exhibits, tours, and programs for both children and adults have all been a part of the museum since its conception.

    For more information call (781) 893-5410

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    CONCORD MUSEUM

    200 Lexington Road, Concord, MA 01742

    The Concord Museum collection is a distinguished one containing numerous examples of 17th, 18th, and 19th-century decorative arts - case furniture, tables, seating furniture, clocks, looking glasses, textiles, ceramics, and metalware - all with histories linking them to first owners in Concord.

    For more information call (978) 369-9763

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    DECORDOVA MUSEUM AND SCULPTURE PARK

    51 Sandy Pond Road, Lincoln, MA 01773-2600

    A 35 acre sculpture park open year round during daylight hours.
    Admission is charged during Museum Gallery operating hours only (Tuesday through Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm). Outside of these times, access to the Sculpture Park is free.

    For more information call (781) 259-8355

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    DISCOVERY MUSEUMS

    177 Main Street, Acton, MA 01720

    Two separate but complementary museums filled with exciting, interactive exhibits for children of all ages using focused spaces and hands-on activities inviting exploration and discovery.

    For more information call (978) 264-4200

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    DREAMS OF FREEDOM: BOSTON'S IMMIGRATION MUSEUM

    One Milk Street, Boston

    Boston's immigrant and multicultural history. Something for the whole family - from interactive games to animated exhibits.

    For more information call (617) 338-6022

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    FULLER CRAFT MUSEUM

    455 Oak Street, Brockton, MA 02301

    For more information call (508) 588-6000

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    DAVIS MUSEUM & CULTURAL CENTER

    Wellesley College, 106 Central Street, Wellesley

    This museum has a collection of works from around the world that span over 3000 years of the history of art.

    Admission is free.

    For more information call (781) 283-2051

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    GARDEN IN THE WOODS - NEW ENGLAND WILD FLOWER SOCIETY

    180 Hemenway Road, Framingham, MA 01701-2699

    New England's premier wildflower garden - has more than 1600 kinds of plants, with many rare and endangered native specimens throughout the gardens, as well as the unique "New England Garden of Rare and Endangered Plants".

    For more information call (508) 877-7630

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    THE GIBSON HOUSE

    137 Becon Street, Boston, Massachusetts

    An 1859 Back Bay unique single family row house residence featuring its kitchen, scullery, butler's pantry and water closets, as well as formal rooms and private family quarters, filled with the Gibsons' original furniture and personal possessions.

    For more information call (781) 925-5433

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    HARVARD UNIVERSITY ART MUSEUMS

    32 Quincy Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts

    The Harvard University Art Museums is one of the leading arts institutions in the United States and the world. It is distinguished by the range and depth of its collections and its groundbreaking exhibitions and original research. For more than a century it has been the nation's premier training ground for museum professionals and scholars, and is renowned for its seminal and ongoing role in the development of the discipline of art history in this country.

    Admission is free to everyone on Saturdays from 10 am to noon
    and every day after 4:30 pm.

    For more information call (617) 495-9400

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    HARVARD MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

    26 Oxford Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts

    Featuring a wonderful selection of 21 million specimens, 4.5 billion years. A great learning experience for the whole family.

    Admission is Free to Massachusetts residents on Wednesdays from 3 to 5 p.m. (September through May) and every Sunday morning (year-round) from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.

    Current Harvard I.D. holders and one guest are admitted free
    Free to Massachusetts residents every Sunday morning (year-round) from 9:00 am to noon and on Wednesdays from 3:00 to 5:00 pm (September through May) excluding commercial groups

    For more information call (617) 495-3045

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    HIGGINS ARMORY MUSEUM

    100 Barber Avenue, Worcester, MA 01606-2444

    The only institution in the Northeast dedicated to the collection, preservation, exhibition, and interpretation of arms and armor.

    For more information call (508) 853-6015

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    HOUSE OF SEVEN GABLES

    54 Turner Street, Salem, Massachusetts

    Built in 1668, it's the oldest surviving mansion in New England.

    For more information call (617) 495-3045

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    HULL LIFESAVING MUSEUM

    1117 Nantasket Avenue, Hull, Massachusetts

    The Hull Lifesaving Museum, the museum of Boston Harbor heritage, preserves the region's lifesaving tradition and maritime culture through collections, exhibits, experiential and interpretive education, research, and service to others.

    For more information call (781) 925-5433

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    ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER MUSEUM

    280 The Fenway, Boston, MA 02115

    Founder Isabella Stewart Gardner formed and arranged the Museum's preeminent collection, designed the building and opened her personal creation to the public in 1903.

    Admission is free for children under 18 and for anyone with the first name "Isabella".

    For more information call (617) 566-1401

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    KENDALL WHALING MUSEUM

    27 Everett Street, Sharon, MA02067

    Uniquely beautiful treasures of maritime art, history, and nature, artworks, artifacts, and curiosities, spanning more than ten centuries and seven continents.

    For more information call (781) 784-5642

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    MASSACHUSETTS AUDUBON SOCIETY

    208 South Great Road, Lincoln, MA 01773

    The largest conservation organization in New England, concentrating its efforts on protecting the nature of Massachusetts for people and wildlife.

    For more information call 1 (800) AUDUBON

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    MIT MUSEUM

    265 Massachusetts Avenue,
    Cambridge, MA 02139

    MIT Museum presents exhibitions and programs that explore the foundations and frontiers of science and technology. You can learn about robots and artificial intelligence.

    Free admission every the third Sunday of every month.

    Call (617) 253-4444 for more information.

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    MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY

    46 Joy Street,
    Beacon Hill - Boston

    The Museum of Afro American History (MAAH) is a not-for-profit history institution dedicated to preserving, conserving and accurately interpreting the contributions of African Americans during the colonial period in New England.

    Admission to the museum is free (Suggested Donation $5).

    For more information call (617) 725-0022

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    The Museum Of Fine Arts, Boston, Massachusetts

    THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS

    465 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA

    This museum holds some of the largest collections of Classical Greek, Asian, Egyptian, Roman, and American paintings and sculpture.

    Youths 7 - 17 are admitted free on weekdays after 3 pm, weekends, and Public School holidays.
    Wednesday Nights at the MFA Underwritten by the Citizens Bank Foundation: No general admission fee required. Every Wed, 4 - 9:45 pm. Voluntary donations welcome.

    For more information call (617)-267-9300

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    MUSEUM OF NATIONAL HERITAGE

    33 Marrett Rd. (Route 2A), Lexington, MA 02421

    Featuring changing exhibitions on American history and popular culture.

    For more information call (781) 861-6559

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    THE COMPUTER MUSEUM

    Museum Wharf, 300 Congress St. Boston, MA

    Features include four galleries of historical and hands-on computer exhibits.

    For more information call (617)423-6758 or (617)-426-2800

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    THE NEW ENGLAND SPORTS MUSEUM

    First Street, Cambridge Galleria, East Cambridge MA.

    This new museum features video and audio tapes as well as sports artifacts and memorabilia to view and to purchase.

    For more information call (617)-621-0520

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    NEW BEDFORD WHALING MUSEUM

    18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA 02740-6398

    The world's foremost museum devoted to the historic interaction of humans with whales worldwide.

    For more information call (508) 997-0046

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    NICHOLS HOUSE MUSEUM

    57 Mount Vernon Street, Boston, MA

    This museum offers a unique glimpse into 19th and early 20th century Bostonian life in a historic Beacon Hill townhouse.

    For more information call (617) 227-6993

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    OLD SOUTH MEETING HOUSE

    310 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02108

    No tax on tea! This is where the Boston Tea Party began. Built in 1729, as a meeting place and a haven for free speech and assembly. Old South Meeting House has been in continuous use for over 250 years. Today you can visit this National Historic Landmark and experience events that shaped our country through the new multimedia exhibition, Voices of Protest.

    For more information call (617) 482-6439

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    OLD STATE HOUSE, THE BOSTONIAN SOCIETY'S HISTORY MUSEUM

    The Bostonian Society, Old State House, 206 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02109-1713

    Founded in 1881 to save the Old State House from being moved to Chicago, The Bostonian Society is the historical society for the city of Boston.

    For more information call (617) 720-1713

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    ORCHARD HOUSE, HOME OF THE ALCOTTS

    399 Lexington Road, Concord, Massachusetts.

    Orchard House was home to the Alcott family from 1858 to 1877. It is generally believed that Louisa May Alcott set her classic work, "Little Women", here.

    For more information call (978) 369-4118

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    PAUL REVERE HOUSE

    19 North Square, Boston, MA 02113

    A museum interpreting Revere's life and Boston's history of the 17th, 18th and 19th century.

    For more information call (617) 523-2338

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    SPELLMAN MUSEUM OF STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY

    235 Wellesley Street, at Regis College, Weston MA 02493

    The Spellman Museum engages diverse audiences in the opportunities to learn from stamps and postal history.

    For more information call (781) 768-8367

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    USS CONSTITUTION MUSEUM

    The Museum is located adjacent to USS Constitution, in Building 22, Boston National Historical Park, Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston.

    The USS Constitution Museum brings to life the stories of the individuals who authorized, built, served on and preserved USS Constitution.

    For more information call (617) 426-1812

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    THE BOSTON ATHENAEUM

    10 1/2 Beacon Street, Boston, MA

    This is an independent research library (by permission only!) with important collections of early American books and documents. Guided tours are available by appointment.

    For more information call (617)-536-5400

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    THE ARTHUR & ELIZABETH SCHLESINGER LIBRARY
    ON THE HISTORY OF WOMEN IN AMERICA

    3 James Street, Cambridge

    A Research library contains one of the most extensive collections material on women's history.

    For more information call (617)-495-8647

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    THE ROBBINS MUSEUM

    17 Jackson Street
    Middleborough, Massachusetts

    The Robbins Museum is named for Maurice Robbins. Dr. Maurice Robbins 1899-1990 was one of the founders of the Massachusetts Archaeological Society in 1939 and our first president.

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    MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY LIBRARY

    300 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA

    This horticultural library features exhibits and reference materials about all types of plants and flowers.

    For more information call (617)-536-9280

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    THE BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY

    666 Boylston Street, Copley Square, Boston, MA

    This is THE library in Boston for sightseeing, research, events and relaxation. It has extensive research facilities, and original manuscripts, special collections and classic museum works of art.

    For more information call: (617)-536-5400

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    AMERICAN TEXTILE HISTORY MUSEUM

    491 Dutton Street, Lowell, MA 01854-4221

    The Museum is an unparalleled resource for the study of American textile history.

    For more information call: (978) 441-0400

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    ECOTARIUM

    222 Harrington Way, Worcester, Massachusetts 01604

    EcoTarium is an environmental science museum set on 60 scenic acres.

    For more information call: (508) 929-2700

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    PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM

    East India Square, Salem, MA 01970

    A museum of art, architecture and culture.

    For more information call: (978) 745-9500 or (800) 745-4054

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    PLIMOUTH PLANTATION MUSEUM

    Route 3 south, Exit 4, Plymouth, MA 02360

    The living history museum of 17th-century Plymouth.

    For more information call: (508) 746-1622

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    STONEHURST, THE ROBERT TREAT PAINE ESTATE

    100 Robert Treat Paine Drive, Waltham, MA

    Designed by Henry Hobson Richardson and Frederick Law Olmsted, Stonehurst the Robert Treat Paine Estate, is the only museum devoted to these two pioneering figures in American architectural and landscape design history.

    For more information call: (781) 314-3290

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    LYNN MUSEUM @ the LYNN HISTORICAL SOCIETY

    Lynn Heritage State Park, 590 Washington St., Lynn, MA 01901

    Founded in 1897 by the the Lynn Historical Society this museum preserves the historical past of Lynn as it has expanded and industrialized over the years. There are hands-on learning and informative lectures held there.

    For more information call: (781) 592-2465
    Fax: (781) 592-0012

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    STONEHURST, THE ROBERT TREAT PAINE ESTATE

    100 Robert Treat Paine Drive, Waltham, MA

    Designed by Henry Hobson Richardson and Frederick Law Olmsted, Stonehurst the Robert Treat Paine Estate, is the only museum devoted to these two pioneering figures in American architectural and landscape design history.

    For more information call: (781) 314-3290

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    WORCESTER ART MUSEUM

    Salisbury St. Worcester, MA

    The Worcester Art Museum first opened its doors in the spring of 1898. The institution, founded by Stephen Salisbury III "for the benefit of all the people," today houses more than 30,000 works of art representing more than 50 centuries of creative spirit.

    For more information call (508) 799-4406

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    MUSEUM of BAD ART

    Dedham Community Theatre,
    580 High St,
    Dedham MA

    The Museum Of Bad Art (MOBA) is the world's only museum dedicated to the collection, preservation, exhibition and celebration of bad art in all its forms.

    Membership to the Museum of Bad Art is FREE!

    For more information call (781) 444-6757

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    CAPE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS

    60 Hope Lane (Route 6A)
    Dennis, MA 02638

    The Cape Museum of Fine Arts illustrates the role Cape Cod and the Islands have played in American art from 1899 to the present.

    For more information call (508) 385-4477

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    HANCOCK SHAKER VILLAGE

    Route 20
    P.O. Box 927
    Pittsfield, MA 01202

    An historic site in Western Massachusetts who interpret the lives of the Shakers who lived here from 1783 to 1960.

    For more information call (800) 817-1137

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    MASSACHUSETTS MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART

    87 Marshall Street
    North Adams, MA 01247

    For information call (413) 664-4481

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    NANTUCKET HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

    at the Quaker Meeting House
    7 Fair Street
    Nantucket, MA 02554

    For information call (508) 228-1894

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    THE MUSEUM OF USEFUL THINGS

    49 Brattle Street
    Cambridge, MA 02138

    For information call (617) 576-3322

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    SPRINGFIELD MUSEUMS/SPRINGFIELD SCIENCE MUSEUM

    220 State Street
    Springfield, MA 01103

    A variety of activities and special exhibits.

    For information call (413) 263-6800


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