The Fitchburg Historical Society is a private non-profit membership-based organization. Anyone may become a member by paying annual dues. Our mission is to collect, preserve, interpret and make accessible the history of Fitchburg.

A family-friendly museum, one of the area's oldest cultural institution, and the region's most important center for art study and appreciation. With 12 galleries, featuring American and European paintings, prints, sculpture and decorative arts, Greek, Roman, Asian...

The Historical Society is located at the old brick schoolhouse, formerly Field School, (behind City Hall) on 17 School Street, Leominster, Massachusetts. We welcome community use of the Society's resources for research, and all are welcome to view exhibits at the...

The PlastiVan Program is a great way to WOW and excite young people about science and the vast opportunities the plastics industry has to offer. PlastiVans travel to schools and companies throughout North America, educating people of all ages about plastic’s...

The Whipple House was built in three stages between the mid-1600s to the early 1700s. The Whipple family occupied the house for six generations. Like many settlers of Ipswich, John Whipple arrived from England shortly before 1638. From a family of prominent textile...

The Ashby Historical Society collects, preserves and displays the artifacts and papers that describe early Ashby. Members work to promote interest in the town's early history and to educate the public on the connections of that history to current life in Ashby.

The Purpose of the Shirley Historical Society is to preserve books, photos, papers, stories, and artifacts relating to Shirley, Massachusetts people, places, and history. The Society also works to educate the public regarding historic matters, and seeks to encourage...

Walk in and find five exhibits full of art supplies, projects, and activities for ages two and up. The Hands-On Art Museum makes art a part of everyday life and inspires artistic expression.

The Gardner Museum was established in 1978 in the Levi Heywood Memorial Library building. Designed by Fuller and Delano of Worcester, the building was completed in 1886 and is now one of the finest extant examples of Richardson Romanesque architecture. Notable museum...

More than artifacts and historic architecture, the Heritage Center Museums at Market Square tell our collective story and breathe life into the works that have helped us shape our region. We have the privilege to be both the stewards and future-makers of the heritage...