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| Addison Gallery of American Art, Philips Academy, Andover, (978)749-4015; free; (Tue-Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5); American Pictures and Frames, Selections from the permanent collection, including paintings, prints, and photography, and much more. |
American Sanitary Plumbing Museum, 39 Piedmont St., Worcester, (508)754-9453; free; (Tue & Thu 10-2); Vintage plumbing fixtures, tools, books, catalogs, and historical exhibits pay tribute to the American plumbing trade. |
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The American Textile History Museum, 491 Dutton Street, Lowell, (978)441-0400; $5 adults 17+; 3$ children 6-16/seniors/students; under 3 free; Textiles in America, features nearly 300 years of textile making in the US ö in beautifully restored historic mill building, and more. |
Armenian Library and Museum of America, 65 Main Street, Watertown, (617)926-2562; free; Sun 1-5, Tue 1-5 & 7-9, Fri 1-5); Living memorial to the Armenian heritage includes diverse collection of textiles, rugs, ceramics, religious art, costumes, geological and botanical specimens, and more. |
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Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University, 125 Arborway, Jamaica Plain, (617)524-1718; free; (Mon-Fri 9-4, Sat & Sun 12-4, closed holidays); 265 acres with over 4000 kinds of woody plants, Science in the Pleasure Ground. |
Art Complex Museum, 189 Alden St., Duxbury (781)934-6634; free; (Wed-Sun 1-4); Duxbury Art Association Winter Juried Show, Recent Acquisitions, and much more. |
| The Basketball Hall of Fame, 1150 West Columbus Avenue, Springfield, (413)781-6500; $8, $5 seniors/children 7-15. |
The Berkshire Museum, 39 South St. Route 7, Pittsfield, (413)443-7171; $6, $4 children; (Tue-Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5, and Mon 10-5 Jul + Aug only); The Refrigerator Art Gallery, Vend-O-Mat Café, and much more. |
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Boott Cotton Mills Museum & Gallery at Lowell National Historical Park, 400 Foot of John Street, Lowell, (978)970-5000; $4, $2 6-16; (9:30-5); Tsongas Industrial History Center, Weave Room, and more. |
Boston Athenaem, 10 ¸ Beacon St., Boston, (617)227-0270; free; (Mon-Fri 9-5:30, Sat 9-4). |
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Boston Public Library, Copley Square, Boston, (617)536-5400; free; (Mon-Thu 9-9, Fri &Sat 9-5); Rare books from around the world, Original Audubon prints, and much more. |
Boston Tea Party Ship & Museum, Congress Street Bridge, Boston, (617)338-1773, $8, $6.40 students, $4 children 6-12; (9-5); Reenactments daily, and more. |
| Boston University Art Gallery, 855 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, (617)353-4672; David Smith: Medals for Dishonor. |
Buch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University. Art Museums, 32 Quincy Street, Cambridge (617)495-9400, $5, $4 seniors, $3 students, free under 18; (Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5); Wols Photographs, and more. |
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Chapin Library of Rare Books, Williams College, Stetson Hall, Main Street, Williamstown, (413)597-2462; free; (Mon-Fri 10-12, 1-5); The Four Founding Documents of the United States. |
The Charles River Museum of Industry, 154 Moody Street, Waltham, (781)893-5410, $4, $2 children/seniors; (Mon-Sat 10-5); Industrial history exhibits in 19th century textile mill, watch factory, and early 20th century auto plant, and much more. |
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The Childrenâs Museum, 300 Congress Street, Boston, (617)426-8855, $7, $6 children/seniors, $1 Fri 5-9; (Tue-Sun 10-5, Fri 10-9); Arthurâs World, Grandparentsâ Attic, KidStage, Boats Afloat, Supermercado. |
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Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, 225 South Street, Williamstown, (413)458-2303; free; (Tue-Sun 10-5); American Impressions from Nature, and much more. |
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Commonwealth Museum, 220 Morrisey Blvd, Boston, (617)727-9268; free; (Mon-Fri 9-5, Sat 9-3). |
The Computer Museum, 300 Congress Street, Boston, (617)426-2800; $7, $5 students/seniors/children, 2 & under free; (Tue-Sun 10-5); The Best Software for Kids Gallery, The Virtual Fish Tank, The Walk-Through Computer 2000, The Networked Planet, and much, much more. |
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Concord Museum, 200 Lexington rd., Concord, (978)369-9763; $6; $5 seniors, $4 students, $3 children, $12 family; (Mon-Sat 11-4, Sun 1-4); George Washington: Profile of a Patriot, Why Concord?, Six Permanent History Galleries. |
Dance Umbrella, 515 Washington st., (617)482-7570; The most active New England presenter of contemporary and culturally diverse dance from around the world. |
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Danforth Museum of Art, 123 Union Ave, Framingham, (508)620-0050; $3, $2 students/seniors; (Wed-Sun 12-5); Hopi Indians, Their Kachina Spirit Dolls, Making Connections with Patterns in Art, Permanent Collections, and much more. |
Davis Museum and Cultural Center, Wellesely College, 106 Central St., Welleseley, (781)283-2051; free; (Tue, Fri, Sat 11-5, Wed-Thu 11-8, Sun 1-5); Sol Lewitt Wall Installation: Process and Product, African Art In/Out of Context. |
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DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park, 51 Sandy Pond Rd., Lincoln (781)259-8355; $6, $4 seniors/students ages 6-12, free 5 and under; (Tue-Sun 11-5); Dr. Kenneth Germeshausen Art Experience Center, and much more. |
Dedham Historical Society, 612 High St., Dedham, (781)326-1385; $2, $1 children; (Tue-Fri 12-4, even-dated Sat 1-4); Worldâs largest collection of Dedham and Chelsea pottery, Katharine Pratt silver, paintings, clocks, and much more. |
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The Discovery Museum, 177 Main Street, Acton, (978)264-4200; $6; (Tue, Thu, Fri 1-4:30, Wed 9-6, Sat & Sun 9-4:30); Childrenâs Discovery Museum, Science Discovery Museum, and much more.
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Duxbury Art Associationat the Ellison Center for the Arts, 64 St. George St., Duxbury, (781)934-2731 ext.15; free; (Mon-Fri 9-5); Monotype Guild of NE, and more.
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The Duxbury Rural & Historical Society, 479 Washington St., Duxbury; (781)934-6106; $5; King Caesar House, Captain Gershom Bradford House, Nathaniel Winsor House. |
EcoTarium, 222 Harrington Way, Worcester, (508)929-2700; $6, $4 seniors/students/3-16; free Sat 10-1; (Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5); Images of the Extraordinary in Science, Red Fox in Residence, Astronomy Corner, The Micro Diner, Waters Edge, and much more. |
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Essex Ship Building Museum, Rte. 133, Essex, (978)768-7541; $4, $3 seniors, $2.50 6-12; (Sat & Sun 1-4); The Old Story Shipyard, and much more. |
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Fitchburg Art Museum, 185 Elm Street, Fitchburg, (978)345-4207; $3, $2 seniors, under 18 free, (Tue-Sat 11-4; Sun 1-4). |
Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University Art Museums, 32 Quincy Street, Cambridge, (617)495-9400; $5, $4 seniors, $3 students, under 18 free; (Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5); Photography and Architecture, Contemporary Interactions, and more. |
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Framingham Historical Society, Corner of Vernon & Grove Sts., Framingham, (508)872-3780; $2; (Wed-Thu 10-4, Sat 10-1); Three floors of exhibits on Framinghamâs history.
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Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Rd., Boston, (617)541-LION(5466); $6, $5 seniors, $3 children 2-15; (10-4); Lions, cheetahs, Birds World, Tropical Forest, Childrenâs Zoo, and much more. |
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Fruitlands Museums, 102 Prospect Hill Rd., Harvard, (978)456-3924; The Shaker Museum, The Indian Museum, The Picture gallery, Tea Room, ad more. |
Fuller Museum of Art, 455 Oak Street, Brockton, (508)588-6000; $3, $2seniors/students, under 18 free; (Tue-Sun 12-5); Native Quilting Traditions. |
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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, 280 The Fenway, Boston, (617)566-1401; $10, $11 Sat & Sun, $7 seniors, $5 students; (Tue-Sun 11-5); Renaissance paintings, Stained Glass, The Story of Glass, and more. |
Gore Place, 52 Gore Street, Waltham, (781)894-2798; $5, $4 seniors, $3 ages 5-12; Governor Christopher Goreâs 1806 mansion, estate with gardens and animals, and more special events. |
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Hanckock Shaker Village, Junction Rtes 20 & 41, Pittsfield, (413)443-0188; Historic farm and garden, and much more. |
Handel & Haydn Society, Horticultural Hall, 300 Massachusetts Ave., Boston, (617)266-3605. |
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Harvard Film Archive, 24 Quincy Street, Cambridge, (617)495-4700; $6, $5 students/seniors; 5 Modern Directors Series. |
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Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford Street, Cambridge, (617)495-3045; www.hmnh.harvard.edu
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Higgins Armory Museum, 100 Barber Ave., Worcester, (508)853-6015; $5.75, $5 seniors, $4.75 6-16; (Tue-Sat 10-4, Sun 12-4); Knight Riders, arms and armor, and much more. |
Historic Deerfield, P.O.Box 321, Deerfield, (413)774-5581; $12 adults, $5 ages 6-17; (9:30-4:30); Historic houses along the streets, The Flynt Center of early New England Life, Collection Storage. |
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The House of the Seven Gables, 54 Turner St., Salem, (978)744-0991; $7, $3 ages 6-17; (10-4:30); Mansion exhibits decorative arts from 17th-19th centuries and period gardens, and much more. |
Hull Lifesaving Museum Inc., 1117 Nantasket Avenue, Hull, (781)925-5433; $2, $1.50 seniors, $1 5-17; (Fri-Sun 11-4); Lighthouse exhibits, Shipwreck lore, Childrenâs loft. |
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The Institute of Contemporary Art, 955 Boylston Street, Boston, (617)266-5152; $6, $4 seniors/students, Thu free after 5; (Wed, Fri-Sun 12-5, Thu 12-9); Paintings by famous artists, and more. |
The Jackson Homestead, Newtonâs Museum and Historical Society, 527 Washington Street, Newton, (617)552-7238; $2, $1 seniors/children; (Mon-Thu 1-5, Sun 2-5); Dolls around the world, Public works and workers, Abolition Room, and much more. |
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| The Kendall Whaling Museum, 27 Everett Street, Sharon, (781)784-5642; $4, $3 students/seniors, $2.50 6-16; (Tue-Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5); Whaling in the South Seas, New acquisitions, and much more. |
Captain John Kendrick Maritime Museum, 102 Main Street, Wareham, (508)295-3227; Exhibits documenting the expeditions of John Kendrick.
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John F. Kennedy Library and Museum, Columbia Point, Boston, (617)929-4523; $8, $6 seniors/students, $4 13-17; (9-5); John F. Kennedy: his life and family. |
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Longfellow National Historic Site, 105 Brattle St., Cambridge, (617)876-4491; $2, under 17 free; Historic Georgian mansion, headquarters to George Washington during the Revolution. |
Longyear Museum, 1125 Boylston Street (Route 9), Chestnut Hill, MA 02467; 1-800-277-8943 or 1-617-278-9000; Museum Hours Monday, Wednesday - Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday 1 to 4 p.m. (Closed Tuesdays & holidays) Daycroft Library Hours Monday, Wednesday - Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday 1 to 4 p.m. (Closed Tuesdays & holidays) Admission Free. |
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Lowell National Historic Park, 246 Market St., Lowell, (978)970-5000; (9-5); Historic textiles mills, worker housing and much more. |
The Marine Museum at Fall River, 70 Water St., Fall River, (508)674-3533; $4; (Mon-Fri 9-5, Sat-Sun 12-5); Titanic exhibits, Fall River Line exhibits, Maritime memorabilia. |
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Massachusetts College of Art, Bakalar and Huntington Galleries, 623 Huntington Ave., Boston, (617)232-1555 ext.716; free; (Mon-Fri 10-6, Sat 11-5); www.massart.edu. |
McMullen Museum of Art, Boston College, 140 Commonwealth Ave, Chestnut Hill, (617)552-8100; free; (Mon-Fri 11-4, Sat-Sun 10-5); Saints and Sinners: Caravaggio and The Baroque Image. |
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Mead Art Museum, Amherst College, Amherst (413)542-2335; free; (Mon-Fri 10-4:30, Sat-Sun 1-5). |
Minute Man National Historial Park, 174 Liberty Street, Concord, (978)369-6993; (9-4); Road to Revolution, and more
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M.I.T. List Visual Arts Center, 20 Ames Street, Thu 12-6, Fri 12-8, Sat & Sun 12-6; Photographic work, Lament of the Images and much more. |
M.I.T. Museum, 265 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, (617)253-4444; $3, $1 seniors/students; Tue-Fri 10-5, Sat-Sun 12-5; The work of Harold Edgerton, The sculpture of Arthur Ganson, Math in 3D, and much more.
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The Mount, 2 Plunkett St., Lenox, (413)637-1899; $6, $5.50 seniors, $4.50 ages 13-18; National Historic Landmark, Tours and much more. |
Mount Holyoke College Art Museum, South Hadley, (413)538-2245; free; (Tue-Fri 11-5, Sat-Sun 1-5); The Camera Looks at Science, Northern European Art from the Collection and more
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Museum of Afro American History, 8 Smith Court, Beacon Hill, Boston, (617)739-1200; $5; (Mon-Fri 10-4); History of African Americans in New England, African Meeting house on Nantucket, and much more. |
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 465 Huntington Ave., Boston, (617)267-9300; $10, $8 students/seniors; (Mon-Tue 10-4:45, Wed-Fri 10-9:45 ö west wing only Thu-Fri after 5, Sat & Sun 10-5:45); Paintings, films, photography and much, much more
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Museum of the National Center of Afro-American Artists, 300 Walnut Avenue, Roxbury, (617)442-8614; $4, $3 students/seniors; (Tue-Sun 1-5); Changing schedule of historical and contemporary African American and Caribbean Art, and more. |
Museum of Our National Herritage, 33 Marrett Road, Lexington, (781) 861-6559; free; (Mon-Fri 10-5, Sun 12-5); Summer Camp, Furniture and Interiors and much more. |
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Museum of Science, Science Park, Boston, (617)723-2500; $9, $7 3-11/seniors, (Sat-Thu 9-5, Fri 9-9); Cats, Alaska, Laser shows, Science in the Park, and much more
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Museum of Transportation, 15 Newton St., Brookline, (617)522-6547; $5, $3 students/seniors, under 6 free; (Tue-Sun 10-5); Auto Collection, Cars, Cars and more Cars.
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| New Bedford Whaling Museum, 18 Johny Cake Hill, New Bedford, (508)997-0046; $4.50, $3.50 seniors, $3 6-14; (daily 9-5); The Men and the Voyages, and more. |
New England Aquarium, Central Wharf, Boston, (617)973-5200; $12, $10 seniors (seniors free Mon 12-4:30), $6 ages 3-11, under 3 free; (Mon-Fri 9-5, Sat-Sun 9-6); Penguins, Fish, Science at Sea Harbor Cruise and much more. |
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New England Historic Genealogical Society, 101 Newbury St., Boston, (617)536-5740; $15 day, $10 night; (Tue, Fri, Sat 9-5, Wed & Thu 9-9); Manuscripts, books, microfilms, and more. |
The New England Quilt Museum, 18 Shattuck St., Lowell, (978)452-4207; $4, $3 seniors; (Tue-Sat 10-4); The Art of Elizabeth Talford Scott and more. |
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The New England Wild Flower Society, Garden in the Woods, 180 Hemenway Road, Framingham, (508)877-6574; $6, $5 seniors, $3 ages 6-16; (Tue-Sun 9-5); Wildflowers. |
Old South Meeting House, 310 Washington St., (617)482-6439; $3; (daily 10-4); Historic brick building, and its history. |
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Old State House, The Bostonian Societyâs History Museum, 206 Washington St., Boston, (617)720-3920; $3; (daily 9-5); From Colony to Commonwealth, The Boston Massacre of March 5, 1770. |
Old Sturbridge Village, 1 Old Sturbridge Road, Sturbridge, (800)SEE-1830, $16, $15 seniors, $8 ages 6-15; (Jan 1-Feb 4: Sat-Sun 10-4; Feb 15-Mar 26: daily 10-4; Mar 27-Oct 31: daily 9-5; Nov 1-Dec 31: daily 10-4); Celebrations, chores of 1830 New England village and much more. |
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Orchard House, 399 Lexington Rd., Concord (978)369-4118; $5.50, $4.50 seniors/students, $3.50 ages 6-17; (Mon-Fri 11-3, Sat 10-4:30, Sun 1-4:30); Home of the Alcotts. |
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Peabody Essex Museum, East India Square, Salem, (978)745-9500; $8.50, $7.50 seniors/students, $5 ages 6-16, $20 family rate; (Tue-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5); Photographic Encounters with the Sea, Going places in Asia, The Real Witchcraft Papers, and more. |
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Robert S. Peabody Museum of Archaeology, Phillips Academy, corner Main St. and Phillips St., Andover, (978)749-4490; free; (Tue-Sat 12-5); Native American artifacts from New England and much more. |
Peabody Museum of Archeaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University, 11 Divinity Ave, Cambridge, (617)496-1027; $5, $4 students/seniors, $3 ages 3-13, free Sat 9-12; (Mon-Sat 9-5, Sun 1-5); Native American Arts of the Southwest, The Art of the Oceania, The Hall of the North American Indian, and much more. |
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Photographic Resource Center at Boston University, 602 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, (617)353-0700; $3, $2 seniors/students, free on Thu; (Tue-Sun 12-5, Thu 12-8); Photographs by Jason Byron Gavann and more. |
Pilgrim Hall Museum, 75 Court Street, Plymouth, (508)746-1620; $5, $3 children, (daily 9:30-4:30); The Enduring Cape Cod House. |
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The Paul Revere House, 19 North Square, Boston, (617)523-2338; $2.50, $2 seniors/students, $1 ages 5-17; 17-th century North End home of Paul Revere. |
The Norman Rockwell Museum, Stockbridge, (413)298-4100; $9, $2 ages 6-18, $20 family; (Mon-Fri 10-4, Sat & Sun 10-5); Mirror on America, My best studio yet, My adventures as an Illustrator, and more. |
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Rose Art Museum, Brandeis University, 415 South Street, Waltham, (781)763-3434; free; (Tue-Sun 12-5, Thu 12-9); Abstract Expressionism and more. |
Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Harvard University Art Museum, 485 Broadway, Cambridge, (617)495-9400; $5, $4 seniors, $3 students, free Sat am and Wed; (Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5); Images of Mystics and Mendicants, Drawings, Paintings from China. |
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Salem Maritime National Historic Site, 174 Derby St., Salem, (978)740-1650; free (daily 9-5); 12 historic structures. |
Semitic Museum, Harvard University, 6 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge, (617)495-4631; free; (Mon-Fri 10-4, Sun 1-4); Ancient Cyprus, American Archaeology at Giza and more. |
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Smith College Museum of Art, Elm St., Route 9 at Bedford Terrace, Northhampton, (413)585-2760; free; (Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 9:30-4, Sun 12-4, Thu 9:30-8); The Flagg collection of European Decorative Arts and Sculpture. |
Society for the Preservation of New England Antiques, 141 Cambridge St., Boston, (617)227-3956; Gardens and landscapes, collection of decorative arts and furnishings, library, archives and more. |
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Spellman Museum of Stamps & Postal History, Regis College, 235 Welleseley Street, Weston, (781)894-6735; $5, $3 students/seniors; (Thu-Sun 12-5); Stamps, stamps, and more stamps. |
The Sports Museum, Boston, TD Banknorth Garden, Causeway St., Boston, (617)624-1234; $6, $4 seniors/ages 6-17; (Daily 11-5, admission on the hour until 3); Photographs, Artifacts, Sculptures, Timelines, and more. |
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The Sports Museum of New England, Lowell, 25 Shattuck St., Lowell, (978)452-6775; $3, $2 seniors/ages 6-17; (Tue-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5); Sports Heritage, Women in Sport and much more. |
Springfield Museums, The Quadrangle, Springfield, (413)263-6800; $4, $1 ages 6-18; (Wed-Sun 12-4); Folk Art, Glass masters of the Art, Contemporary Art and more. |
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Stone Zoo, 149 Pond St., Stoneham, (781)438-5100; $3, $2 seniors, $1.50 ages 2-15; (Mon-Fri 10-5, Sat-Sun 10-6); Polar bears, monkeys, flamingos, reindeers, bison, lamas, and more. |
Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston, (508)869-6111; $7, $5 seniors, $3 ages 6-18; (Tue-Sun 10-5); Gardens, meadows, woodland trails, library, shop, café, and much more. |
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Tufts University Gallery, Aidekman Arts Center, Medford, (617)627-3518; free; (Wed-Sat 12-8, Sun 12-5). |
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U.S. Naval & Shipbuilding Museum, 739 Washington Street, Quincy, (617)479-7900; $6, $4 seniors/ages 6-12; (Sat-Sun 10-4); History of selective US warships, Military Archives and Ordinance Collection. |
USS Constitution Museum, Boston National Historical Park, Boston, (617)426-1812; free; (daily 10-5); True Tales of the USS Constitution, Kids club and much more. |
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Wenham Museum, 132 Main St., Wenham, (978)468-2377; $4, $3.50 seniors, $2 children 3 and over; (Tue-Sun 10-4); Dollâs house display, Show train, Photography and more dolls. |
Whistler House Museum of Art, 243 Worthen St., Lowell, (978)452-7641; $3, $2 seniors/children; (Wed-Sat 11-4); Beyond Venus: Women Imagine Beauty. |
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Williams College Museum of Art, Main Street, Williamstown, (413)597-2429; free; (Tue-Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5); African Art, Art of Ancient Worlds and much more. |
Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisburuy Street, Worcester, (508)799-4406; $8, $6 seniors/students, free Sat; (Wed-Sun 11-5, Sat 10-5); Paintings, Urban Visions, Prints and more. |
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Worcester Historical Museum, 30 Elm Street, Worcester, (508)753-8278; $2; (Tue-Sun 10-4, Sat 1-4, Research Lib. Tue-Sat 10-4); Fuller Gallery of Industrial History, In their Shirtsleeves. |
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