Worcester Historical Museum
General
30 Elm Street
Worcester,MA, 01609
Salisbury Mansion
40 Highland Street
Worcester, MA, 01609
www.worcesterhistory.org
Tel: 508-753-8278
Hours
Museum:
Tue., Wed.: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thu.: 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Fri., Sat.: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Mansion:
Thu.: 1 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Fri., Sat.: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission
Adult $5
Under 18 and Members free
Take your place in history
Experience the innovation and invention that have made Worcester the birthplace of the monkey wrench, barbed wire, space suit, smiley face and more. In the permanent exhibit In Their Shirtsleeves..., see firsthand more than two hundred objects made in Worcester during the past three centuries. Meet famous and ordinary people, both past and present, whose lives and accomplishments tell the real story of Worcester.
Changing displays in the galleries explore various aspects of Worcester's history, documented with examples from the museum's comprehensive collections of artifacts, furniture, art, manuscripts and photographs. Worcester Historical Museum also offers hands-on interpretive programs, musical offerings, lectures, workshops, and tours.
Experience Life in the 1830s
One of Worcester’s few surviving 18th-century buildings, Salisbury Mansion is one of the bestdocumented historic houses in New England. In 1767, Stephen Salisbury I arrived to open a hardware store. In 1772, he constructed a combination house and store in Lincoln Square, near the courthouse. In 1819, he renovated the house into a fine residence for his family, reflecting his success and position in the community. Restored to its 1830s appearance, Salisbury Mansion offers changing exhibitions, daily tours and special events.
info@massmuseums.orgLast modified: Mar 13, 2005