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Former name | Worcester Society of Antiquity |
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| Established | 1875 |
| Location | 30 Elm Street Worcester, Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 42°15′54″N 71°48′24″W / 42.2648958°N 71.8067823°W |
| Type | History museum Historic house museum |
| Director | William Wallace[1] |
| Curator | Shelley Cathcart[1] |
| Architect | Frederick Coulson[2] |
| Historian | Wendy Essery |
The Worcester Historical Museum, located in downtown Worcester, Massachusetts, was founded in 1875 as the Worcester Society of Antiquity.[3] This museum is the only institution in the area devoted entirely to local history and artifacts. The scope of their collection ranges from colonial to twentieth-century, encompassing manuscripts, textiles, paintings, and ceramics.[4] The museum is made up of permanent and temporary exhibits, a research library, and currently owns and operates the local Salisbury Mansion.[5] The library maintains more than 7,000 titles.[3]
- ^ a b "Staff". Worcester Historical Museum. Retrieved December 29, 2022.
- ^ "Historic Building Detail: WOR.1905". Massachusetts Cultural Resource Information System. Retrieved December 29, 2022.
- ^ a b Sarah Connell (April 14, 2016). "Dressed to kill at the Worcester Historical Museum". Worcester Magazine. Retrieved January 18, 2017.
- ^ Joshua Lyford (July 21, 2016). "Worcester Historical Museum director shares a few of his favorite things". Worcester Magazine. Retrieved January 18, 2017.
- ^ Joshua Lyford (November 25, 2015). "Salisbury Mansion offers opulent holiday celebration". Worcester Magazine. Retrieved January 18, 2017.