My nephew had just finished potty training not long before our visit and it was very much worth the…read moreeffort of me walking and him tricycling to the museum from his daycare on a very hot day. We definitely over-estimated how long we would need to tour the museum, but what a special treat to have the collection available (and free!) for visiting by appointment!

I'm a little flushed after experiencing this hidden gem in Watertown! I went there for a holiday…read moreparty and what a great space. It's a large open room with a mezzanine with exposed brick all kinds of antique plumbing fixtures and tools. My only regret was not using the actual bathroom to see if there was anything special there.

This is a stamp lover's paradise. The museum's main gallery featured various collections including…read morelove stamps, winter sports on stamps and Civil War letters and envelopes and we were fascinated by the first ever 'Penny Black' stamp. In the museum's Special Exhibits Gallery was an overview of the many different ways mail has been carried over the years as well as some interesting uses of stamps by artists. Also spotted a mannequin covered in stamps. We went on the day they had a special activity tables for president's day celebration. Children and adults viewed stamps honoring all the past presidents learning more about their biographies, achievements in office and their first ladies. Presidential stamps were also used to do crafts -cardboard coin banks, mail boxes and refrigerator magnets. An additional activity was learning how to make envelopes using old calendars, wrapping paper and other types of material. Very knowledgeable volunteers helped the children with these activities. Children even had their picture take and the photo made into a stamp. Very cool! Everyone had a piece of the president's birthday cake featuring a presidential postage stamp, chilled apple cider and animal crackers! As we were leaving the children received a fat envelope full of free presidential stamps to start their own presidential stamp collection. This is a great museum for stamp lovers. The staff and volunteers are very knowledgeable and helpful. Mr. Henry is their stamp wizard, who worked his magic on my 2 internet/email era kids. And 2 hours later I had to take them home dragging and kicking. There is a big sign on Wellesley Street and plenty of parking.

For women's history month they had a special table with collections of women who created stamps or…read moretheir aveivements were celebrated by them. It was really well put together and fun to flip through.

This was a small, but enjoyable and FREE museum on Brandeis's beautiful campus…read more It had three exhibits as of our visit on 1/26 - all three were surrealist and we got to see a Kahlo and a Magritte in addition to other wonderful works of art. They would liked you register before you go, but I didn't get the sense that we'd have been turned away if we hadn't. There is very limited parking near the Museum - we parked down by the admissions building and walked up.

Established in 1961, the Rose Art Museum at Brandeis University is a hidden gem housing one of the…read morelargest collections of modern and contemporary art in New England. It's a relatively intimate museum, with only 13,000 square feet of exhibition space in its three galleries, but the curators make good use of the space with a rotating selection of the 9,000 pieces in the permanent collection - including works by Matisse, de Kooning, Lichtenstein, Rauschenberg, Yoko Ono, Gauguin, Picasso, and Warhol - as well as 9 to 12 temporary exhibitions a year - featuring groundbreaking pieces from emerging artists like Pakistani painter Salman Toor or less commonly-known pieces from more established artists like Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. The Rose Art Museum also hosts programs that are open to the public including artist talks, performances, and discussions led by museum staff. My favorite part of the permanent collection at the Rose Art Museum is 'The Undisciplined Collector', an interactive re-creation of an early-1960s wood-paneled den installed by conceptual artist Mark Dion in 2015. It's intended to represent the mid-century modern era in which the museum was founded. The installation features retro-designed furniture (that you can sit on to enjoy the installation!) as well as authentic period artifacts including vintage record albums, magazines, and a cocktail bar. I haven't tried putting on a record or mixing a cocktail. PRO TIP: Admission to the museum and parking outside the main entrance is FREE but you should register for your visit on the museum website (https://slate.brandeis.edu/portal/rose_visitor_admission).

I've been cleaning out my parent's house in Wellesley, and finding all sorts of treasures…read more Treasures that are too good for Savers! I brought some of the goodies I found to the Wellesley Historical Society, which is a win-win for both of us. They were very happy to receive my items, and gave me a donation receipt, where I could fill out all the details. I'm extremely concerned with helping to save Wellesley's architectural gems in any way I can. If you have things like china, heirlooms, silver, glassware, etc, that you don't need anymore, consider donating them to the Historical Society!

Great place for learning about local history! Thank you for providing us with accurate information…read moreabout the history of the area. I especially appreciate the information on the local First Nations (Native American) communities.

From the owner: Founded in 1870, the Natick Historical Society (NHS) is one of the oldest local historical…read moresocieties in Massachusetts. Our mission is to build community by inspiring connections to local history. Today, the NHS operates the Natick History Museum and archives, which serves a growing number of community members, scholars, and youths by offering online and in-person programs, exhibitions, and research services, as well as by bringing local history to community projects and events. Since its incorporation, the NHS has remained an independent nonprofit that thrives on the generosity of donors and grantors and receives no municipal funds. At the NHS, we believe that understanding local history inspires stewardship of our communities and a more informed and empathetic understanding of each other.

This is a very cool place right in the middle of Newton, there is so much history that all of us…read moreare walking/driving by every day! There is a also a great little gift shop area when you walk in, they have nice books, beautiful note cards, etc that would all make a great gift when you want something that someone won't already have (or keep it for yourself!). I was at the museum and purchased a couple of these "Votes for Women" buttons after seeing the exhibit of the Newton Suffragists.

What an impressive historical site. This family's home was crucial to the Underground Railroad. It…read morewas pretty fascinating to see how this historical site really believed in abolishing slavery to help those two go into freedom. I didn't realize how important this site is to history but it was really nice to see letters and photographs of that time and about Newton area that nobody really thinks about. It was pretty cool to see all the old fashioned toys and clothes of the time. There is a lot of literature posted on the exhibitions. I really recommend going here.

This is one of the few museum in the US that focus on the Loyalists/Tories. The staff is very…read morefriendly and welcoming. Parking is available on the lawn. A guided tour in the house is 40 minutes long and they do have some interesting stuff in the house. A bathroom is available for guests.

From the owner: The Golden Ball Tavern Museum offers visitors a different perspective on the American Revolution…read more Our museum, housed in a historic Pre-Revolutionary home and tavern in Weston, Massachusetts, tells the other side of the story – that of the Loyalists during the War of Independence. Documented stories include the Weston Tea Party, the visits of General Gage's spies in the months leading up to battles of Lexington and Concord and of the visit of Paul Revere's men. The Museum also tells the story of the six generations of the Jones family - Isaac’s direct descendants - who lived here for nearly 200 years up until the 1960s. The original house and tavern (built by Isaac 1765-1768) have been preserved in ways that allow each generation’s stories to come to light by exposing the structural layers of change specific to each time period. More than 70 percent of the items in the Museum’s collections are original to the Jones family. The Museum is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is entirely self-sustaining. The mission of the Golden Ball Tavern Museum is to promote, protect and preserve this rich educational resource as well as to advance the understanding of both the Loyalist experience during the American Revolutionary War and the 200-year history that was lived here by one family.

Total Scam stay away!…read more I called both their numbers listed and one couldn't be connected the other was to a private individual who when I asked to speak to someone from the Art store hung up without an answer.

From the owner: The Museum Outlet has the exclusive opportunity to recreate classic works of art in the form of…read morepaintings, sculptures, jewellery, porcelain, glassware, and other treasures of the world's public exhibits, and bring them within an arm's reach.