Worcester Historical Museum, Historical society and museum in Worcester, Massachusetts.
The Worcester Historical Museum contains extensive collections of manuscripts, textiles, paintings, and ceramics spanning from colonial times through the twentieth century.
Established in 1875 as the Worcester Society of Antiquity, the institution stands as the primary repository dedicated to preserving the local heritage of Worcester.
The Fuller Gallery of Industrial History presents the exhibition 'In Their Shirtsleeves', documenting Worcester's manufacturing evolution through artifacts collected across generations.
The research library maintains over 7,000 titles and remains accessible by appointment, while the museum operates Tuesday through Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM.
The museum operates the Salisbury Mansion, offering visitors additional perspectives into Worcester's residential architecture and social life from Thursday to Saturday.
Location: Massachusetts
Inception: 1875
Website: https://worcesterhistory.org
GPS coordinates: 42.26490,-71.80454
Latest update: March 3, 2025 20:27
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