     
|
|
|
|
|
|
Visitors here can learn about local history and view the museum's collection of approximately 50,000 objects and three historic buildings.
Address: 46 Bridge Street Northampton MA USA 01060
 1 413 584-6011
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Serving as a living memorial to those that were victims of the Holocaust, the Hatikvah Holocaust Education Center is located in Springfield, Massachusetts. Visitors to the center are welcome to peruse the many exhibits, including the stories of five families. Artifacts, photographs, documents and personal video testimonies are also major attractions at this center.
Address: 1160 Dickinson St. Springfield MA USA 01108
 Send an Email 1 413 734-7700
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
This site details the life and legacy of Emily Dickinson, one of the most famous poets in American history. The homestead is where she wrote many of her poems. Public tours are offered frequently; inquire locally for times and availability.
Address: 280 Main Street Amherst MA USA 01002
Send an Email 1 413 542-8161
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
This museum is a worthwhile trip for motorcycle enthusiasts. The company history and its roots in Springfield are illustrated in several interesting displays. The museum has the world's first motorcycle, the first Indian Motorcycle (circa 1901) and the world's first snowmobile.
Address: 33 Hendee St # 2 Springfield MA USA 01104
Send an Email 1 413 737-2624
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Located on the Eastern States Exposition Grounds in West Springfield, the Storrowton Village Museum is a recreated 19th-century village. Made up of nine historical buildings that were purchased from various locations throughout Massachusetts and New Hampshire, this museum offers visitors a glimpse into New England's past. The village is open from late June through August.
Address: 1305 Memorial Avenue West Springfield MA USA 01089
Send an Email 1 413 205-5051
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Located in an 1874 home that once belonged to William Skinner, a prominent silk manufacturer, the Wistariahurst Museum aims to preserve the home, landscape and material culture of the Skinner family. Visitors enjoy viewing the silk and photography exhibits, as well as visiting displays that relate to the history of the Holyoke area.
Address: 238 Cabot Street Holyoke MA USA 01040
1 413 322-5660
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hadley Farm Museum
This museum is housed within a historic 1782 barn. Items such as farm equipment and kitchen tools are on display as well as wagons, sleighs, machinery and more.
Address: 208 Middle Street Hadley MA USA 01035
1 413 584-3120
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Among the hightlights of these four distinctive museums are a life-sized tyrannosaurus rex replica, African Hall, the live animal Solutia Eco-Center, European and American paintings, Japanese armor, Middle Eastern rugs, Asian decorative arts, a planetarium, aviation history and regional history exhibits. Dr. Seuss Memorial located on grounds.
Address: The Quadrangle Springfield MA 01103
Send an Email (5) 1 413 263-6800
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The Words and Pictures Museum was founded in 1992 by Kevin B. Eastman (creator of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles). The museum features more than 100 comic book and illustration exhibits.
Address: . Northampton MA
Send an Email (3)
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Located at Amherst College, the Pratt Museum of Natural History features an impressive collection of vertebrate and invertebrate fossils, modern animals, minerals, geologic phenomena and anthropological artifacts. Over 80,000 artifacts that have immense historic and scientific significance are on display. Admission to the museum is free of charge.
Address: Amherst College Amherst MA USA 01002-5000
1 413 542-2165
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
A variety of art styles can be viewed here. This museum is great for all ages and group tours are welcome.
Address: Smith College Campus Northampton MA USA 01063
Send an Email 1 413 585-2760
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The art collection of Amherst College is housed here. Visitors can view over 16,000 works. Portraits by Copley and works by Robert Henri, George Bellows and Frank Stella can be found here as well as European art.
Address: Amherst College Amherst MA USA 01002-5000
Send an Email 1 413 542-2335
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The Shelburne Falls Trolley Museum chronicles the history of this mode of transport in Shelburne Falls, MA. Located on Depot Street.
Address: 14 Depot Street Shelburne Falls MA USA 01370
1 413 625-9443
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Over 90,000 square feet of shopping and dining as well as a historic candlemaking museum all under one roof. Including the Bavarian Christmas Village, Adirondack style Lodge, Santa Claus and his workshop, home decor center, fudge factory and more. Open daily from 9:30 am to 6pm.
Address: 16 Yankee Candle Way South Deerfield MA 01373-0110
Send an Email (9) 1 413 665-2929
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The genius and imagination of Springfield native Theodor Seuss
Geisel has been re-created in life-sized bronze statues of Dr.
Seuss and his favorite characters at the Quadrangle by artist
Lark Grey Dimond-Cates.
Address: The Quadrangle Springfield MA 01103
Send an Email (4) 1 413 263-6800
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
This museum aims to preserve the industrial history of Franklin County, Massachusetts. Find them located on Petty Plain Road.
Address: 77 Petty Plain Road Greenfield MA USA 01301
Send an Email 1 413 773-5463
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The Titanic Museum has the true story of the ill-fated liner. The exhibition is not impersonal salvage but documents, mementoes and artifacts donated by survivors and their families. Each has a fascinating, personal narrative. Admission $4. Daily 10-4; Saturday 10-3, Closed Sunday and holidays. Groups accommodated, please call in advance. Self-guiding. No cameras, please. On ground floor.
Address: 209 Main St Indian Orchard MA USA 01151-0053
Send an Email (1) 1 413 543-4770
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Featuring dozens of hands-on exhibits, a regulation-sized basketball court and other basketball-related attractions, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is a popular attraction for sport enthusiasts.
Address: 1000 West Columbus Avenue Springfield MA USA 01105
1 413 781-6500
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Housed in the 1750-era Strong House, the Amherst History Museum takes visitors on a journey from the town's colonial past, through its industrial age and into the computer-driven present. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Address: 67 Amity Street Amherst MA USA 01002
Send an Email 1 413 256-0678
|
| |
|
| 
