Worcester Historical Museum

Worcester Historical Museum (WHM) is the only institution devoted to local history. It includes a research library of over 7,000 titles, an archive that houses thousands of documents, and a collection of artifacts, all vital to the study of Worcester history. A few examples of WHM's holdings include correspondence of abolitionist Abby Kelley Foster, Blackstone Canal Company records, Civil War era diaries and letters, and artifacts related to Worcester's industrial past, weaponry from the colonial era through World War II, paintings and sculptures, and a significant costume and textile collection.

Worcester's history is interpreted through a calendar of exhibitions, educational programming, tours and publications. WHM features both permanent installations and changing exhibitions.

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Worcester Historical Museum

508-753-8278

30 Elm Street, Worcester, MA 01609

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