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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955 Boylston Street, Boston, MA
The ICA features contemporary art, including video, film, painting, sculpture, and live performances.
Free admission for children under 17 and for families on the last saturday of the month, and for all visitors on Fridays from 5-9 PM.
For more information call (617)-478-3100
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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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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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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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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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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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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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455 Oak Street, Brockton, MA 02301
For more information call (508) 588-6000
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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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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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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
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.
For more information call (617) 495-9400
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.
For more information call (617) 495-3045
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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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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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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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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.
For more information call (617) 566-1401
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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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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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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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8 Smith Court, 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.
For more information call (617) 725-0022
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465 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA
This museum holds some of the largest collections of Classical Greek, Asian, Egyptian, Roman, and American paintings and sculpture.
Free admission for children on weekends, public school holidays and weekdays after 3 PM. Adults get in free on Wednesdays after 4 PM.
For more information call (617)-267-9300
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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.
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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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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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87 Marshall Street
North Adams, MA 01247
For information call (413) 664-4481
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at the Quaker Meeting House
7 Fair Street
Nantucket, MA 02554
For information call (508) 228-1894
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49 Brattle Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
For information call (617) 576-3322
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220 State Street
Springfield, MA 01103
A variety of activities and special exhibits.
For information call (413) 263-6800
