660 Main Street,
Worcester, MA 01610, 508-755-5142
Sun, Mon: Closed, Tue: 1:00 PM-4:00 PM, Wed, Thu, Fri: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, Sat: 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
ARTSWorcester is a non-profit membership organization providing opportunities and services for visual, literary, and performing artists in Central Massachusetts and beyond. ARTSWorcester offers more than 18 visual art exhibits annually: at the historic Aurora Gallery 660 Main Street, Worcester; at the Hall Gallery at Quinsigamond Community College; as part of the Worcester Windows Program; and at the Greater Worcester Community Foundation. Please call or visit our website for gallery schedule, membership information, and directions.
Friday, Mar 19, Opening Reception for "New Again - Exploring Found Objects"
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Mar 19 - May 7, New Again - Exploring Found Objects
1 College Street,
Worcester, MA 01610-2395, 508-793-3356
Sun: Closed, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sat: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
The Mission of the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery is to promote and to support the intellectual and cultural life of College of the Holy Cross. Through its exhibitions and acquisitions, both historical and contemporary, the Gallery serves as a catalyst for the search for meaning and value in life and history, and as a venue to stimulate dialogue about questions related to the Mission of the College. The Cantor Gallery has special responsibility for integrating the liberal arts values of the College and the classroom by linking exhibitions to the broader curriculum. Through Gallery exhibitions, Holy Cross educates members of the College community, the Worcester community, and the larger community of scholars and artists about the fundamental intellectual, cultural, spiritual, and aesthetic issues encountered through art. Traveling exhibitions, loan exhibitions, exhibitions of the permanent collection or of site-specific works are selected according to the guiding principles of the Gallery. Similarly, acquisitions for the permanent collection are made on the basis of a work's role in supporting the Mission of the Gallery and the College.
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Apr 1, Pilgrimage and Faith: Buddhism, Christianity and Islam
Wednesday, Mar 24, Dyah tayegu, Participatory Ritual Stupa Making
222 Harrington Way,
Worcester, MA 01604, 508-929-2700
Sun: 12:00 PM-5:00 PM, Mon: Closed, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Set in an urban oasis of woodlands and wetlands, EcoTarium is a unique indoor-outdoor museum that allows adults and children to discover firsthand the wonders of the natural world. Three floors of interactive environmental science exhibits, wildlife habitats, extensive grounds, and digital planetarium explore the earth, sea, and sky. Meet live animals, stroll interpretive trails, ride the train, or walk among the treetops 40 feet above ground. Seasonal outdoor café and Museum Store located on-site. Three levels of exhibit floors (available after 5pm for up to 250 guests) EcoTarium offers a year-round calendar of events and exhibits. Jazz at Sunset summer outdoor concert series, June-July. Parking is free.
Wednesdays, Jul 9 - Dec 31, Preschool and Toddler Wednesdays
Thursday, Mar 18, Savor The Flavors
Thursday, Apr 1, Budding Scientists - Program for Kids Ages 4-6
102 Prospect Hill Rd.,
Harvard, MA 01451, 978-456-3924
Discover American Heritage, Art and History. Explore three renowned galleries of Native American, Shaker and American art, and an original site of the Transcendentalist Movement. Stroll nature trails and enjoy Fruitlands' Museum's spectacular views of the breathtaking central Massachusetts landscape. Browse Fruitlands Museum Store, have a delicious lunch at the Tea Room Restaurant and enjoy a diverse schedule of special events, outdoor concerts and lectures, all intended to maximize your family's enjoyment. Become a member and receive tremendous benefits. Open daily through November 2010. Meet New England people as extraordinary as our views! Call for fees, tours, and facility rentals.
Through Monday, Nov 15, Sculptor Joseph Wheelwright's Tree Figures Exhibition
Sunday, Mar 14, SUNDAYS at ONE Series: Shaker Song Workshop
Wednesday, Mar 17, Fruitlands Museum St. Patricks Day Dinner with Micro-brewed Beer Pairings
100 Barber Avenue,
Worcester, MA 01606-2444, 508-853-6015
Sun: 12:00 PM-4:00 PM, Mon: Closed, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Visit the Higgins Armory Museum and learn how knights got dressed in the morning - you may even get "suited up" yourself! The Museum brings the world of knights to life through a variety of programs including inspiring and educational Field Trips, unique Group Tours, Birthday Parties, Rentals, Outreaches, and OverKnights.
Wander beneath Gothic arches, listen to the sounds of contest and celebration, and stand face to face with over 70 suits of armor - the heroic legacies of another world and time.
Through Friday, Dec 31, WOO Card good at Higgins Armory Museum
Through Monday, Jun 20, 2011, Exhibit: Beyond Belief: The Curious Collection of Professor Rufus Excalibur Bell
Saturday, Mar 13, Boudica
203 Union St.,
Clinton, MA 01510, 978-598-5000, 978-598-5005
Sun, Mon: Closed, Tue, Wed: 11:00 AM-3:00 AM, Thu: 11:00 AM-7:00 PM, Fri: 11:00 AM-3:00 AM, Sat: 9:00 AM-3:00 AM
The Museum of Russian Icons was founded in 2006 as a non-profit educational institution by Massachusetts industrialist, Gordon B. Lankton. The collection includes more than 400 Russian icons, the largest collection of its kind in North America, and one of the largest private collections outside Russia. The collection spans six centuries, and includes important historical paintings dating from the earliest periods of icon writing to the present.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Apr 1, Focus: One Icon Exhibition, Kazan Mother of God
Saturday, Mar 13, Brown Bag Concert: New England Youth Chamber Ensemble
Saturday, Mar 20, Faberge Eggs: From Fine Art to Fine Craft: Storytelling and Workshop
40 Highland Street,
Worcester, MA 01609-2704, 508-753-8278
Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed: Closed, Thu: 1:00 PM-8:30 PM, Fri, Sat: 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
The Salisbury Mansion was built in 1772 by Stephen Salisbury I and is recognized as a major historical resource. It is one of the few remaining 18th century buildings in Worcester and is one of the most documented houses in New England. The home has been restored to re-create the home life of the Salisbury Family in the 1830s.
11 French Drive,
Boylston, MA 01505, 508-869-6111
Sun: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, Mon: Closed, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
A living museum of plants, featuring a 3,000 square-foot Orangerie [greenhouse] filled with flowering subtropical plants, citrus and palm trees, seasonal displays, and special events. Distinctive gardens showcasing more than 350 varieties of trees and shrubs in the Lawn Garden alone, along with evergreens and fruiting plants, woodland trails, meadows, gift shop, library, café. Dozens of educational and artistic programs for adults and youths, some eligible for college credit. Open Tues-Sun, 10am-5pm and holiday Mondays. Twigs Cafe serves lunch 11am-3pm. Library is open Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 10am-4pm. Guided Tour every Sunday at 2pm. Horticultural Hotline operates on Wednesday afternoons from 2-4pm for gardening questions. Call the telephone number or sign on to the website for details and directions; group rates available.
Sundays, Oct 2 - Dec 31, Guided Garden Tour
Saturday, Mar 20, Trail Blazing
Saturday, Mar 20, Whoooo's in that box?
55 Salisbury Street,
Worcester, MA 01609, 508-799-4406
Sun: 11:00 AM-5:00 PM, Mon, Tue: Closed, Wed, Thu, Fri: 11:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sat: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
World-renowned for its collections which span more than fifty centuries, the Worcester Art Museum features must-see masterpieces. Experience a diverse world of art and ideas as the history of human creativity comes alive through antiquities, paintings, prints, photographs, sculptures and decorative arts. View paintings by Cassatt, Gauguin, Goya, Monet, Sargent and Whistler; admire floor mosaics from the ancient city of Antioch; see cutting-edge contemporary art; and discover the Museum's many other treasures. Special exhibitions showcase seldom-seen gems, and important works on loan.
Enjoy a delectable lunch in The Museum Café, browse The Museum Shop for unique gifts and check out our latest Classes Brochure for a current list of youth, teen and adult class and workshop offerings plus our Travel Learning program.
The Museum makes available, on a rental basis, the use of our unique architectural spaces and galleries. Wedding receptions, ceremonies, holiday parties, meetings. Visit us online or call 508.799.4406, x3077 or e-mail Special Events for more information.
We look forward to your visit!
Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Oct 30 - Sep 30, Wall at WAM: "Actions Speak," THINK AGAIN (David John Attyah and S.A. Bachman)
Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Nov 28 - Mar 31, Refreshed American Galleries
Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Dec 2 - Mar 31, NEW Chinese Decorative Arts Gallery
50 Lagrange Street,
Worcester, MA 01605, 508-769-7723
The Worcester Artist Group was founded in 1987 and is housed in the Village Arts. The Worcester Artist Group promotes visual and performance arts throughout the greater Worcester area.
25 Sagamore Road,
Worcester, MA 01605, 508-753-8183
Sun: Closed, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Fri: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sat: Closed
The Worcester Center for Crafts is a unique destination providing the largest regional visual arts gallery, a gallery gift store, and studios for contemporary American craft education.
The George and Anna Krikorian Gallery is over 2,200 square feet. It's mission is to exhibit prominent visual artists from around the United States, to educate and enrich the public about the nature crafts and craftmanship, and to encourage the use of hand made objects in daily life.
The Center for Crafts also hosts a number of events each year including the Annual Festival of Crafts over Thanksgiving weekend and the Annual Pottery Invitational Show and Sale every April.
Saturday, Mar 20, Raku Firing Days!
Friday, Mar 26, Friday Night Fun Making Bracelets
Saturday, Mar 27, Getting the word Out! Marketing Your Work with Social Media
30 Elm Street,
Worcester, MA 01609, 508-753-8278
Sun, Mon: Closed, Tue, Wed: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, Thu: 10:00 AM-8:30 PM, Fri, Sat: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Learn about the history of Worcester through exhibitions, education programs and special events presented throughout the year. Visit Worcester Historical Museum to see hundreds of objects made in Worcester. Listen to the stories of industrial leaders, inventors, and workers. Discover Worcester's common heritage through hands-on activities. Explore the contributions of ethnic groups and individuals through changing exhibitions and special programs.
Find out what Worcester was like in centuries past in the library's reading room. The library is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday 10am-4pm; Thursday, 10am-8:30pm.
Thursday, May 27, Oral History Workshop: Learn the Basics
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ARTSWorcester
660 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01610, 508-755-5142
Sun, Mon: Closed, Tue: 1:00 PM-4:00 PM, Wed, Thu, Fri: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, Sat: 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
ARTSWorcester is a non-profit membership organization providing opportunities and services for visual, literary, and performing artists in Central Massachusetts and beyond. ARTSWorcester offers more than 18 visual art exhibits annually: at the historic Aurora Gallery 660 Main Street, Worcester; at the Hall Gallery at Quinsigamond Community College; as part of the Worcester Windows Program; and at the Greater Worcester Community Foundation. Please call or visit our website for gallery schedule, membership information, and directions.
Friday, Mar 19, Opening Reception for "New Again - Exploring Found Objects"
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Mar 19 - May 7, New Again - Exploring Found Objects
College of the Holy Cross: Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery
1 College Street, Worcester, MA 01610-2395, 508-793-3356
Sun: Closed, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sat: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
The Mission of the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery is to promote and to support the intellectual and cultural life of College of the Holy Cross. Through its exhibitions and acquisitions, both historical and contemporary, the Gallery serves as a catalyst for the search for meaning and value in life and history, and as a venue to stimulate dialogue about questions related to the Mission of the College. The Cantor Gallery has special responsibility for integrating the liberal arts values of the College and the classroom by linking exhibitions to the broader curriculum. Through Gallery exhibitions, Holy Cross educates members of the College community, the Worcester community, and the larger community of scholars and artists about the fundamental intellectual, cultural, spiritual, and aesthetic issues encountered through art. Traveling exhibitions, loan exhibitions, exhibitions of the permanent collection or of site-specific works are selected according to the guiding principles of the Gallery. Similarly, acquisitions for the permanent collection are made on the basis of a work's role in supporting the Mission of the Gallery and the College.
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Apr 1, Pilgrimage and Faith: Buddhism, Christianity and Islam
Wednesday, Mar 24, Dyah tayegu, Participatory Ritual Stupa Making
EcoTarium
222 Harrington Way, Worcester, MA 01604, 508-929-2700
Sun: 12:00 PM-5:00 PM, Mon: Closed, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Set in an urban oasis of woodlands and wetlands, EcoTarium is a unique indoor-outdoor museum that allows adults and children to discover firsthand the wonders of the natural world. Three floors of interactive environmental science exhibits, wildlife habitats, extensive grounds, and digital planetarium explore the earth, sea, and sky. Meet live animals, stroll interpretive trails, ride the train, or walk among the treetops 40 feet above ground. Seasonal outdoor café and Museum Store located on-site. Three levels of exhibit floors (available after 5pm for up to 250 guests) EcoTarium offers a year-round calendar of events and exhibits. Jazz at Sunset summer outdoor concert series, June-July. Parking is free.
Wednesdays, Jul 9 - Dec 31, Preschool and Toddler Wednesdays
Thursday, Mar 18, Savor The Flavors
Thursday, Apr 1, Budding Scientists - Program for Kids Ages 4-6
Fruitlands Museum
102 Prospect Hill Rd., Harvard, MA 01451, 978-456-3924
Discover American Heritage, Art and History. Explore three renowned galleries of Native American, Shaker and American art, and an original site of the Transcendentalist Movement. Stroll nature trails and enjoy Fruitlands' Museum's spectacular views of the breathtaking central Massachusetts landscape. Browse Fruitlands Museum Store, have a delicious lunch at the Tea Room Restaurant and enjoy a diverse schedule of special events, outdoor concerts and lectures, all intended to maximize your family's enjoyment. Become a member and receive tremendous benefits. Open daily through November 2010. Meet New England people as extraordinary as our views! Call for fees, tours, and facility rentals.
Through Monday, Nov 15, Sculptor Joseph Wheelwright's Tree Figures Exhibition
Sunday, Mar 14, SUNDAYS at ONE Series: Shaker Song Workshop
Wednesday, Mar 17, Fruitlands Museum St. Patricks Day Dinner with Micro-brewed Beer Pairings
Higgins Armory Museum
100 Barber Avenue, Worcester, MA 01606-2444, 508-853-6015
Sun: 12:00 PM-4:00 PM, Mon: Closed, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Visit the Higgins Armory Museum and learn how knights got dressed in the morning - you may even get "suited up" yourself! The Museum brings the world of knights to life through a variety of programs including inspiring and educational Field Trips, unique Group Tours, Birthday Parties, Rentals, Outreaches, and OverKnights.
Wander beneath Gothic arches, listen to the sounds of contest and celebration, and stand face to face with over 70 suits of armor - the heroic legacies of another world and time.
Through Friday, Dec 31, WOO Card good at Higgins Armory Museum
Through Monday, Jun 20, 2011, Exhibit: Beyond Belief: The Curious Collection of Professor Rufus Excalibur Bell
Saturday, Mar 13, Boudica
Museum of Russian Icons
203 Union St., Clinton, MA 01510, 978-598-5000, 978-598-5005
Sun, Mon: Closed, Tue, Wed: 11:00 AM-3:00 AM, Thu: 11:00 AM-7:00 PM, Fri: 11:00 AM-3:00 AM, Sat: 9:00 AM-3:00 AM
The Museum of Russian Icons was founded in 2006 as a non-profit educational institution by Massachusetts industrialist, Gordon B. Lankton. The collection includes more than 400 Russian icons, the largest collection of its kind in North America, and one of the largest private collections outside Russia. The collection spans six centuries, and includes important historical paintings dating from the earliest periods of icon writing to the present.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Apr 1, Focus: One Icon Exhibition, Kazan Mother of God
Saturday, Mar 13, Brown Bag Concert: New England Youth Chamber Ensemble
Saturday, Mar 20, Faberge Eggs: From Fine Art to Fine Craft: Storytelling and Workshop
Salisbury Mansion
40 Highland Street, Worcester, MA 01609-2704, 508-753-8278
Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed: Closed, Thu: 1:00 PM-8:30 PM, Fri, Sat: 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
The Salisbury Mansion was built in 1772 by Stephen Salisbury I and is recognized as a major historical resource. It is one of the few remaining 18th century buildings in Worcester and is one of the most documented houses in New England. The home has been restored to re-create the home life of the Salisbury Family in the 1830s.
Tower Hill Botanic Garden
11 French Drive, Boylston, MA 01505, 508-869-6111
Sun: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, Mon: Closed, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
A living museum of plants, featuring a 3,000 square-foot Orangerie [greenhouse] filled with flowering subtropical plants, citrus and palm trees, seasonal displays, and special events. Distinctive gardens showcasing more than 350 varieties of trees and shrubs in the Lawn Garden alone, along with evergreens and fruiting plants, woodland trails, meadows, gift shop, library, café. Dozens of educational and artistic programs for adults and youths, some eligible for college credit. Open Tues-Sun, 10am-5pm and holiday Mondays. Twigs Cafe serves lunch 11am-3pm. Library is open Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 10am-4pm. Guided Tour every Sunday at 2pm. Horticultural Hotline operates on Wednesday afternoons from 2-4pm for gardening questions. Call the telephone number or sign on to the website for details and directions; group rates available.
Sundays, Oct 2 - Dec 31, Guided Garden Tour
Saturday, Mar 20, Trail Blazing
Saturday, Mar 20, Whoooo's in that box?
Worcester Art Museum
55 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609, 508-799-4406
Sun: 11:00 AM-5:00 PM, Mon, Tue: Closed, Wed, Thu, Fri: 11:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sat: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
World-renowned for its collections which span more than fifty centuries, the Worcester Art Museum features must-see masterpieces. Experience a diverse world of art and ideas as the history of human creativity comes alive through antiquities, paintings, prints, photographs, sculptures and decorative arts. View paintings by Cassatt, Gauguin, Goya, Monet, Sargent and Whistler; admire floor mosaics from the ancient city of Antioch; see cutting-edge contemporary art; and discover the Museum's many other treasures. Special exhibitions showcase seldom-seen gems, and important works on loan.
Enjoy a delectable lunch in The Museum Café, browse The Museum Shop for unique gifts and check out our latest Classes Brochure for a current list of youth, teen and adult class and workshop offerings plus our Travel Learning program.
The Museum makes available, on a rental basis, the use of our unique architectural spaces and galleries. Wedding receptions, ceremonies, holiday parties, meetings. Visit us online or call 508.799.4406, x3077 or e-mail Special Events for more information.
We look forward to your visit!
Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Oct 30 - Sep 30, Wall at WAM: "Actions Speak," THINK AGAIN (David John Attyah and S.A. Bachman)
Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Nov 28 - Mar 31, Refreshed American Galleries
Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Dec 2 - Mar 31, NEW Chinese Decorative Arts Gallery
Worcester Artist Group
50 Lagrange Street, Worcester, MA 01605, 508-769-7723
The Worcester Artist Group was founded in 1987 and is housed in the Village Arts. The Worcester Artist Group promotes visual and performance arts throughout the greater Worcester area.
Worcester Center for Crafts
25 Sagamore Road, Worcester, MA 01605, 508-753-8183
Sun: Closed, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Fri: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sat: Closed
The Worcester Center for Crafts is a unique destination providing the largest regional visual arts gallery, a gallery gift store, and studios for contemporary American craft education.
The George and Anna Krikorian Gallery is over 2,200 square feet. It's mission is to exhibit prominent visual artists from around the United States, to educate and enrich the public about the nature crafts and craftmanship, and to encourage the use of hand made objects in daily life.
The Center for Crafts also hosts a number of events each year including the Annual Festival of Crafts over Thanksgiving weekend and the Annual Pottery Invitational Show and Sale every April.
Saturday, Mar 20, Raku Firing Days!
Friday, Mar 26, Friday Night Fun Making Bracelets
Saturday, Mar 27, Getting the word Out! Marketing Your Work with Social Media
Worcester Historical Museum
30 Elm Street, Worcester, MA 01609, 508-753-8278
Sun, Mon: Closed, Tue, Wed: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, Thu: 10:00 AM-8:30 PM, Fri, Sat: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Learn about the history of Worcester through exhibitions, education programs and special events presented throughout the year. Visit Worcester Historical Museum to see hundreds of objects made in Worcester. Listen to the stories of industrial leaders, inventors, and workers. Discover Worcester's common heritage through hands-on activities. Explore the contributions of ethnic groups and individuals through changing exhibitions and special programs.
Find out what Worcester was like in centuries past in the library's reading room. The library is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday 10am-4pm; Thursday, 10am-8:30pm.
Thursday, May 27, Oral History Workshop: Learn the Basics
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