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    Mount Holyoke College Art Museum - Mount Holyoke College Art Museum, South Hadley, MA

    Mount Holyoke College Art Museum

    4.7(3 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    The Mount Holyoke College Art Museum, located in South Hadley, Massachusetts, is one of the…read morenation's oldest teaching museums. Founded in 1876, it was created to enrich the college's academic life by giving students direct access to original works of art. Today, its collection spans over 17,000 objects - from ancient artifacts to contemporary pieces - and supports interdisciplinary learning across the campus and beyond. Its origins are closely tied to the college's early history. The museum's first acquisitions included missionary collections brought back by alumnae of the Mount Holyoke Female Seminary. The first formal donation, a painting by Albert Bierstadt, arrived in 1876 and was displayed in Lyman Williston Hall. Over time, the museum grew through gifts, endowments, and the development of dedicated art spaces, including the Dwight Art Memorial Building, which opened in 1902. I did not recognize most of the artists but the one I did was an absolutely stunning Barbara Hepworth sculpture. Beautiful! Admission to the museum is free, and donations are warmly accepted to help sustain its programs and exhibitions. Visitors can explore both permanent and rotating displays, with works ranging from classical antiquity to global contemporary art. As part of the Five College Museums and Historic Deerfield consortium, the museum offers a rich experience for students, scholars, and curious travelers alike. [Review 1127 of 2025 - 1270 in Massachusetts - 24680 overall]

    The museum is a must-see. Spectacular artwork, many historical artifacts on a world-class campus,…read moreand clearly rated 5 stars!

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    Children's Museum At Holyoke - Climbing structure

    Children's Museum At Holyoke

    4.2(22 reviews)
    3.8 mi

    Visiting family here from Austin Texas and needed something for the kiddo to do while here. Took…read morehim here, he had a blast. I mention Austin because we have this place called the Thinkery which I can compare this with. The Thinkery is relatively new, super expensive, and very pretentious. Whereas this is much older, and while some parts are missing/broken, it had charm, character, was well priced and was accessible to all. My fav part was the large climbing structure. Would visit again when in the area.

    Who would have thought that there was such a hidden gem in Holyoke. I absolutely love this place…read more At first I was a little hesitant about coming here based on the limited pictures and reviews. I am not going to lie, I don't spend much time in the Holyoke area, so I was a little skeptical when I was driving past all these abandoned buildings. The parking isn't bad and a few quarters take you a long way here. I know people are little dubious about the street parking, but I have never had an issue, aside from a few of the parking meters being inoperable. There are also two garages that are across the street from the facility and the pricing for that is also fair. Remember bring change!!! I had to learn that the hard way. When I went into the building, I amazed. It is such a cute little facility. It is two stories, but the top level is more of a sitting area. You pay to get into the facility downstairs. There are elevators if you are wondering. The staircase is the way I like to go down because there is an artsy little metal dog that is there and my son always wants to check it out. Before you enter there is a little area where you can hang your coats. People normally leave diaper bags and lunches there. I always pack a little snack for my guy and leave it there. The restroom is also in this area. No food and water is actually allowed in the museum, unless you are heading to the back for a scheduled birthday party. The prices to get in are super cheap. I paid at the cash register and the cashier stamped our hands. After that we were free to roam. There are numerous play stations in this museum. They have an astonishing climbing area, a water works area, a building room, a mini construction site, an airflow center, bubble makers, shadow room, ambulance, fire truck, costumes, grocery store, theatre, a small slide, a toddler area... We can literally spend hours here. My son enjoyed himself so much that I decided to get a family pass, we have been here about every other week since my first trip here. I even booked his party this summer here. I can't wait for all his friends to play with him here. Mom and dad are getting a little sick of climbing through the playscape with him. LOL. Honestly, this is a great place for your kid to exert their energy. I wish I came here sooner, it would have been a more active winter. I recommend all parents to bring their little people here.

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    Show Circus Studio - We offer School Break & Summer Break Camps. See camp times & register online: showcircusstudio.frontdeskhq.com/categories/20644

    Show Circus Studio

    5.0(7 reviews)
    4.5 mi

    I started taking classes last winter at Show and was Instantly hooked! Their teachers are very…read morekind, dedicated, knowledgeable, and safe. The space itself is big, with several areas for different classes. All of the equipment is frequently inspected and maintained- when any tape gets worn on an apparatus they remove and repair it. The intro to aerials class gave me confidence on the trapeze, fabric, and Lyra. I've moved onto to level 2, and there are so many other advanced classes for me to chose from! Performances are always optional and there are classes for all ages.

    If you see a one star or low review here around this time, let the buyer beware…read more Here are the things you should know from someone who has actually been to the studio: 1) SHOW is an amazing, respectful, and welcoming environment for people of all backgrounds. They have extensive policy written up on inclusivity, diversity, and safety - all of which is available for anyone to read on their website at www.showcircusstudio.com. 2) Their teachers care about their students and are highly trained circus professionals. Many of them went through the professional track program at the New England Center for Circus Arts, are members of the professional circus organizations, and are active in furthering their circus education and training both on their own and through the studio. They go through monthly staff training as well as additional off-site trainings to constantly improve their skills and give a high quality, recreational circus education for students of all ages, body types, fitness levels, skill levels, races, economic backgrounds, etc. 3) Show is a recreational space. They don't expect you to do back flips when you walk in the door or even after your finish classes. You progress through a carefully planned out and studio standardized curriculum and are going at your own pace. This means you aren't forced through a leveling up system, but take a class until you're ready to move on to more advanced skills. In this way, your only competition is with yourself. 4) If other reviewers think the space is dirty and poorly organized, I recommend going in and checking out the space for yourself. Chris, the co-owner, does an amazing job of organizing the space along with Henry, the other co-owner. The lobby is GORGEOUS and the studio itself is perfect for recreational circus skills - vibrant colors, clean, and rigged to perfection for easy changes between classes. I'm very impressed. I highly recommend SHOW to anyone, especially to the LGBTQIA community - as SHOW and its staff are strong allies to the community. I wouldn't feel safe in a gym situation and I've never felt unsafe at SHOW. I cannot speak highly enough of them and my experiences with the studio.

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