Museums and Exhibits | Massachusetts Directory

American Textile History Museum
Collection includes household textiles, clothing, decorative objects, machinery, tools, and books.
http://www.athm.org/

American Vaudeville Museum
Includes magazine information and past articles.
http://www.vaudeville.org/

Arts on the Point
Located on Boston's Columbia Point, the project aims to establish the region's first collection of large scale outdoor sculpture.
http://www.artsonthepoint.org/

Bostonian Society
Contains a library and museum, and provides exhibitions and programs for adults and children.
http://www.bostonhistory.org/

Center for Arts in Natick
Bringing arts into the daily lives of MetroWest residents through the establishment of a community center for music, dance, theater and visual arts.
http://www.natickarts.org/

Children's Museum
Explore the exhibits, get directions and hours, check out the Teacher Center, and learn about Arthur's World.
http://www.bostonkids.org/

Children's Museum of Portsmouth
Features hands-on exhibits about the arts and sciences.
http://www.childrens-museum.org/

Currier Museum of Art
Features European and American paintings, decorative arts, photographs, sculpture, and Frank Lloyd Wright's Zimmerman House.
http://www.currier.org/

Cyrus E. Dallin Art Museum
Dedicated to the work of Cyrus Dallin, best known for using American themes of Patriots, Indians, and War Heroes in hiw works.
http://www.dallin.org/

DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park
Dedicated to the exhibition, collection, and preservation of works by living New England artists.
http://www.decordova.org/

Edward Gorey House
Celebrates and preserves the life and works of Edward Gorey, the American illustrator, author, and playwright.
http://www.edwardgoreyhouse.org/

Heritage Plantation of Sandwich
Museum of Americana and gardens located on 76 acres with three buildings; antique autos, military collections, a carousel, folk art, store and cafe.
http://www.heritageplantation.org/

Higgins Armory Museum
Presents the history of arms and armor in a broad cultural context.
http://www.higgins.org/

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Offering a look at its paintings, sculpture, architecture, and history.
http://www.gardnermuseum.org/

Kendall Whaling Museum
Twelve maritime galleries house an international collection of art, history, and ethnology celebrating the age-old human fascination with whales.
http://www.kwm.org/

Marion Art Center
Community cultural center offering art, theatre, and dance along with exhibitions and theatrical productions throughout the year.
http://www.marionartcenter.org/

Museum of Afro American History
Dedicated to preserving and accurately interpreting the contributions of African Americans. Includes a virtual tour of Boston's Black Heritage Trail.
http://www.afroammuseum.org/

Museum of Useful Things
Museum and shop celebrating beautiful and useful products for the home.
http://www.themut.com/

National Plastics Center and Museum
Dedicated to preserving the past, addressing the present and promoting the future of plastics.
http://www.npcm.plastics.com/

Nature Museum at Grafton
Includes press releases, photo gallery, event calendar, and more.
http://www.nature-museum.org/