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Goodies in the Galleries
Oct
30

Goodies in the Galleries

Goodies in the Galleries

Get ready for a spooktacular time at the Museum.  Bring the whole family for a fun-filled Halloween afternoon featuring trick-or-treating (treating preferred) throughout the galleries.  Explore the Museum, learn some spooky Worcester facts and make magical memories together in a unique and historic setting.  Costumes are encouraged, so dress up in your Halloween best and join us for a hauntingly good time!

This program is FREE and open to the public.  All are welcome!

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Stretch, Smile & Sound
Nov
4

Stretch, Smile & Sound

Stretch, Smile, Sound YOGA & Gallery Tour

Wednesday, November 4, 2026
5:30 – 7:30PM

Join us and our friends from Union Street Yoga for positive energy as we host a yoga and sound bath class in our new, redesigned smile gallery. All levels welcome. A gallery tour will take place after class. 

If able, please bring a yoga mat or towel. Water bottles are permitted. Limited to 14 people. Registration required.

Cost: $15 Non-Members; MOW Members FREE

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Return to the El Morocco
Nov
5
to Nov 7

Return to the El Morocco

Join us at the Museum of Worcester as we re-create the beloved El Morocco with a spectacular night filled with a multi-course dinner prepared by one of The El's original cooks, music, and nostalgia.

Our multi-course dinner will feature homemade hummus, baba ghanoush, labneh, grape leaves, the famous El Salad, a mixed grill (chicken, beef, and kofta) plate with rice and baklava.

Admission to our Museum and Arab Massachusetts exhibit is also included with the dinner experience.

Entertainment Schedule:

November 5: Belly Dancing by Raquel - Register Online

November 6: American Jazz Night with Worcester Jazz Collective - Register Online

November 7: Arabic Music Night by Mitchell Kaltsunas - Register Online

Cost: $85 per person


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History Tidbits - What is it?
Nov
7

History Tidbits - What is it?

History Tidbits - What is it?

Saturday, November 7, 2026
2:00PM – 3:00PM

Everything has a story. A little "tidbit" of info that makes it important to our collection and the story of Worcester. Join us for this months "History Tidbits - What is it?" where we share the stories - big, small, hidden and obvious - behind the museum's collection.

Space is limited. Registration is required.

COST: FREE with $10 Museum Admission; FREE for MOW Members.

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The Science of Emoji
Nov
12

The Science of Emoji

The Science of Emoji

Benjamin Weissman, a Psychology professor at Holy Cross, will give a talk on the science of emoji. His research has covered social and cognitive aspects of the smiley symbols, exploring how people interpret their meanings and how our brains make sense of them. The talk will discuss how to think about emoji alongside other forms of communication, like words, pictures, and gestures, and discuss both the challenges and benefits that come with using emoji.

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Harmony of Nations
Nov
13

Harmony of Nations

Led by Holy Cross Arabic Studies faculty Alma Richeh, the Jazal Choir & Music Ensemble of Boston's Center for Arabic Culture performs classical Arabic music as well as contemporary and modern Arabic songs. Their Harmony of Nations program blends Arabic and Middle Eastern musical styles with Western choral traditions of a cappella and harmony-based singing and orchestration.

Fri Nov 13 @ 7:30 p.m. at Prior Performing Arts Center

Tickets $45 | $65

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Making Fiction from History: On Writing Line of Flight
Nov
17

Making Fiction from History: On Writing Line of Flight

Making Fiction from History: On Writing Line of Flight

Tuesday, November 17, 2026

7:30 - 8:45 p.m.

Worcester author Evelyn Herwitz shares the research behind her debut historical novel Line of Flight, which opens in Worcester’s Water Street neighborhood in 1915, and reads an excerpt. Books available for purchase and signing, courtesy of TidePool BookShop. Light refreshments. Co-sponsored by Congregation Beth Israel and the Worcester JCC.

The event is free and open to the general public.

Registration is requested.

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Arab Massachusetts Exhibit Guided Tour
Nov
21

Arab Massachusetts Exhibit Guided Tour

Arab Massachusetts Exhibit Guided Tour

Saturday, November 21, 2026
2:00 – 3:00PM

Join Building Manager Rod Gaudete for a guided tour of the exhibit "Arab Massachusetts" in partnership with the Arab American Museum in Detroit, Michigan.

Rod spent several years in Arab countries as part of his United States military service and will share some of the region's traditions and share his experience while guiding through the gallery.

Tour is limited to 16. Registration is required.

Cost: $10 Museum Admission; FREE for MOW Members.

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Home for the Holidays
Nov
27
to Jan 2

Home for the Holidays

Museum of Worcester in collaboration with Preservation Worcester, invites you "Home for the Holidays: A European Grand Tour” beginning Friday, November 27 and Saturdays, November 28, December 5, 12, 19, 26, January 2 from 5:30 to 7:30pm at Salisbury Mansion, 40 Highland Street, Worcester.

Tours begin at Preservation Worcester’s Salisbury House, Stephen Salisbury II’s former home, where you will enjoy a presentation highlighting his life, legacy, and historic Grand Tour across Europe from 1829-1831. Sessions start at both 5:30 and 6:30 pm.

From there, step next door to his childhood home at Salisbury Mansion, where each room has been transformed with festive holiday décor representing selected countries Stephen visited. As you explore, you will discover the unique, historic holiday traditions of each region while learning about the rapidly changing political and cultural landscape of 1830s Europe. 

COST: $15 per person and FREE for both Museum of Worcester and Preservation

Worcester members.

Space is limited. Registration is required.

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Smile & Flow: yoga in the Smile Gallery
Oct
28

Smile & Flow: yoga in the Smile Gallery

Smile & Flow: Yoga in the Smile Gallery
Wednesday, October 28, 2026

2:00 – 3:30PM

This month we are centering ourselves in the Smile Gallery with our friends from Union Street Yoga. Join us for a class of positive energy as we host our first yoga class in our new, redesigned Smile gallery. All levels welcome. . If able, please bring a yoga mat or towel. Water bottles are permitted.

Limited to 14 people. Registration required. COST: Class & Gallery Tour - $15 Non-Members; MOW Members FREE

Register online 

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Something We Said: Richard Pryor, a notorious word, and me.
Oct
22

Something We Said: Richard Pryor, a notorious word, and me.

Join us for a conversation with author Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor.

Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor, daughter of iconic Black comedian Richard Pryor, discusses her new book, a hybrid memoir and historical exploration of the n-word. Something We Said: Richard Pryor, a Notorious Word, and Me peels back the curtain on the private life of her famous father, and interrogates the most perplexing word in the American lexicon, a word he helped popularize. The book has been featured on Fresh Air with Tonya Mosley and covered by the New York Times, People, Forbes, CNN, and PBS NewsHour.

Copies of Something We Said: Richard Pryor, a Notorious Word, and Me will be available for purchase at the event through Tidepool Booksellers.

This event is presented in collaboration with the Museum of Worcester, Worcester Black History Project, and Worcester Women’s History Project. The evening’s conversation will be moderated by Deborah Hall.

Space is limited. Registration is required.

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Smile Gallery: The OFFICIAL TOUR
Oct
14

Smile Gallery: The OFFICIAL TOUR

Take a look at our new Smile Gallery with a guided tour with Director of Exhibits, Vanessa Bumpus. Learn more about Harvey Ball, Smile's role in pop culture and how the museum acquires so many smile artifacts. Registration required.

Register Here.

Free for Museum of Worcester members. $15 non-members.

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The Novel Historian: Museum of Worcester September Book Club
Sep
29

The Novel Historian: Museum of Worcester September Book Club

The Novel Historian: Museum of Worcester September Book Club

It’s Worcester Pride and the Museum of Worcester is partnering with Love Your Labels as we read City Poet: The Life and Times of Frank O’Hara.

The definitive biography of Frank O’Hara, one of the greatest American poets of the twentieth century, the magnetic literary figure at the center of New York’s cultural life during the 1950s and 1960s.

City Poet captures the excitement and promise of mid-twentieth-century New York in the years when it became the epicenter of the art world, and illuminates the poet and artist at its heart. Brad Gooch traces Frank O’Hara’s life from his parochial Catholic childhood to World War II, through his years at Harvard and New York. He brilliantly portrays O’Hara in in his element, surrounded by a circle of writers and artists who would transform America’s cultural landscape: Willem de Kooning, Franz Kline, Helen Frankenthaler, Jackson Pollock, Gregory Corso, Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, LeRoi Jones, and John Ashbery.

Join us for a discussion at Salisbury House for a discussion of moderated by Stanley Kunitz Award winner Judith Ferrara. Following our discussion, we will have a tour of Love Your Labels on-site!

Books are available through Tidepool Bookshop, your local library, or your preferred bookseller!

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The Loyalists of Worcester
Sep
26

The Loyalists of Worcester

The Loyalists of Worcester: Who were they and why did they side with the Crown?

Join speaker Matthew Lincoln, MOW’s Library Assistant/Archivist, as he explores local support for Britain during the American Revolution amid rising tensions over taxation after the Seven Years’ War. Learn about Worcester Loyalists, including James Putnam, the Paine family, and the Chandlers, and their roles in events like the 1774 Loyalist protest. Tracing their experiences, this lecture shows how their allegiance shaped their reputations during the conflict and their lasting legacy in Worcester’s history.

This event is free. No registration required.

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REV250: Home Edition
Sep
18

REV250: Home Edition

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REV250 Home Edition - Revolutionary Themed Tour at Salisbury Mansion
Friday, September 18, 2026 | 2:00PM - 3:00PM
Salisbury Mansion, 40 Highland Street, Worcester

Celebrate REV 250 and the period leading up to the Revolutionary War for this historic-themed tour at Salisbury Mansion. This interesting and informative tour highlights how both the Salisbury family and Worcester were directly involved in this momentous time in our history. This tour is designed for adults interested in local history, US history, and everything Revolutionary!

COST: $15 Non-Members; MOW Members FREE. Tour is limited to 16. Reservations are required.

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LGBTQ+ Worcester Histories
Sep
1
to Sep 15

LGBTQ+ Worcester Histories

Join us for For the Record: LGBTQ+ Histories on September 2. The Museum of Worcester is honored to partner with PRIDE Worcester, the College of the Holy Cross, and the Worcester Public Library on this special exhibit to kick off PRIDE 2026.  

Established in 2018, the Worcester LGBTQ+ History Project seeks to understand more fully our past and the possibilities for our future. Kickoff PRIDE Worcester 2026 with a visit to a multimedia exhibit that draws from the Worcester LGBTQ+ History Project and that showcases local queer stories, challenges, creativity, and resilience.  

The exhibit runs at the Worcester Public Library from September 1-15. Brought to you through a collaborative partnership among PRIDE Worcester, College of the Holy Cross, Museum of Worcester, and the Worcester Public Library. 

Program and Exhibit Followed by Dance Party. Light refreshments provided.  

Register for the September 2 opening today:

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The Novel Historian: Museum of Worcester Book Club
Aug
26

The Novel Historian: Museum of Worcester Book Club

The Novel Historian: Museum of Worcester Book Club

“Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water...”

This August we are wrapping up summer with Peter Benchley’s classic, “JAWS”. Peter was the grandson of Worcester author Robert Benchley.

Join us poolside at the Jewish Community Center to discuss this month’s book!

All those who register will also be provided a few short essays capturing Robert Benchley’s humorist style!

Light refreshments will be served. This program is FREE.

Registration is required. Books available for purchase locally through TidePool Bookshop, Worcester. In person, or online at https://tidepoolbookshop.com/book/9780345544148

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Industrial Zen YOGA and Tour
Aug
12

Industrial Zen YOGA and Tour

Industrial Zen YOGA and Tour

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 | 2-3:30PM

Museum of Worcester, 30 Elm Street

 

This month we are centering ourselves in the Fuller Gallery of Industrial History with our friends from Union Street Yoga. Join us for a class of calm while surrounded by things made, manufactured and invented in Worcester. If able, please bring a yoga mat or towel. Water bottles are permitted.

 

Limited to 20 participants. Registration required. COST: Class only - $15 Non-Members; MOW Members FREE, Gallery tour included: $20 Non-Members; MOW Members FREE

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Goddard in Roswell: Preserving a Rocketry Legacy
Aug
6

Goddard in Roswell: Preserving a Rocketry Legacy

Goddard in Roswell: Preserving a Rocketry Legacy

Thursday, August 6, 2026 | 6:00-7:00PM

Robert H. Goddard’s work in Roswell helped shape the future of modern rocketry. After his death in 1945, his widow, Esther Goddard, played a central role in preserving that legacy by helping establish the Goddard Collection at the Roswell Museum and contributing to a permanent exhibition recognized by Congress.

In October 2024, a devastating flood impacted the museum, the surrounding community, and more than 1,300 Goddard artifacts and archival materials. Presented by Caroline Brooks, director of the Roswell Museum, this talk will share the history and significance of the Goddard Collection, the museum’s ongoing conservation and recovery work, and how this moment has opened the door to a new exhibition that can tell Goddard’s story for a current and future generations.

Registration required. COST: Non-Members $10 Museum Admission; MOW Members FREE. Photo courtesy of Goddard Library, Clark University

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The Novel Historian: Museum of Worcester Book Club
Jul
29

The Novel Historian: Museum of Worcester Book Club

The Novel Historian: Museum of Worcester Book Club

This July, we're embracing Worcester's radical spirit. Join us for this month's Novel Historian Book Club selection, The First American Revolution: Before Lexington and Concordby Ray Raphael. Come to discuss Worcester's early role in the Revolution leading up to the "shot heard 'round the world." This month's book club will meet on the lawns of the Salisbury Mansion, the perfect setting to delve into our colonial history. Light refreshments will be served.  

This program is FREE and open to the public.  Registration is strongly encouraged.


Book Title: The First American Revolution: Before Lexington and Concord

Purchase the book.


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Small City, Giant Leap: A Space Themed Fuller Gallery Tour
Jul
21

Small City, Giant Leap: A Space Themed Fuller Gallery Tour

Small City, Giant Leap: A Space Themed Fuller Gallery Tour

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

11:00AM

Museum of Worcester, 30 Elm Street

Like many cities, Worcester industry contributed to the Apollo 11 Moon Landingin 1969. Join us for a guided tour of Worcester’s space story in our Fuller Gallery of Industrial History with Director of Exhibits, Vanessa Bumpus. Tour starts in the lobby at 30 Elm Street.

Reservations are required. COST: $15 Non-Members; MOW Members FREE

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Worcester Revolutionary Walking Tour
Jul
18
to Oct 17

Worcester Revolutionary Walking Tour

Worcester Revolutionary Walking Tour

Walk Main Street in the footsteps of Worcester's Revolutionaries as they walk a gauntlet of common men intent on defending their liberty and as they spread their revolutionary ideas between the town's taverns and meeting houses. The tour, begins and ends at Salisbury Mansion, 40 Highland Street. Wear comfortable shoes. Space is limited to 25 people. Registration is required. All are welcome - All ages appropriate.

COST: $15 Non-Members; MOW Members FREE. Please note: In the event of inclement weather, this tour will be presented at Museum of Worcester - Fletcher Auditorium.

Location: Salisbury Mansion, 40 Highland St, Worcester

Dates and times:

Saturday, August 15, 2026 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM - Registration for August 15

Saturday, September 12 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Registration for September 12

Saturday, September 26 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM - Registration for September 26

Saturday, October 3 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM - Registration for October 3

Saturday, October 17 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM - Registration for October 17

Organizer: Eleanor Houbre, (508) 753-8278, eleanorhoubre@worcesterhistory.net

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Revolutionary Kids: Summertime Fun at the Salisbury Mansion
Jul
18

Revolutionary Kids: Summertime Fun at the Salisbury Mansion

Revolutionary Kids: Summertime Fun at Salisbury Mansion - Saturday, July 18

Join us for a "kid sized" version of our popular Worcester Revolutionary Tour, geared toward children ages 6-12. Then finish the fun-filled morning with stories, hoop games, cornhole, and patriotic popsicles out on the lawn of the historic Salisbury Mansion.

Tour is limited to 14. Reservations are required.

COST: Non-Members $15; MOW Members: FREE

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Young Astronaut Storytime and Tour
Jul
14

Young Astronaut Storytime and Tour

Calling future astronauts ages 5 – 8! Join us for an exciting space adventure. Sit like real astronauts beneath Dr. Robert Goddard's historic rocket as we read his inspiring life story. Then, take a kids-friendly tour of our featured centennial space exhibit “Worcester to the Stars.” We'll also "suit up" and try on an authentic David Clark astronaut helmet, just like the ones worn by space explorers.

Limited to 10 participants ages 5-8. Registration is required.

COST: Parent /Guardian $10 admission fee, children FREE; MOW Members FREE.

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The Declaration Comes to Worcester (again) with Isaiah Thomas
Jul
14

The Declaration Comes to Worcester (again) with Isaiah Thomas

The Declaration Comes to Worcester (again) with Isaiah Thomas

Tuesday, July 14 at 10:00 am; City Hall, 455 Main Street, Worcester

In 1776, the first reading of the Declaration of Independence in Massachusetts took place in Worcester. Two hundred fifty years later, Isaiah Thomas returns to once again read it on the original site in front of the current City Hall. Join us for the FREE program where we celebrate the rights of Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

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Get Centered with Goddard YOGA & Gallery Tour
Jul
9

Get Centered with Goddard YOGA & Gallery Tour

Get Centered with Goddard YOGA & Gallery Tour

Thursday, July 9, 2026 | 11AM – 12:30PM

Find your peaceful place in space for a one-of-a-kind gallery experience as we partner with Union Street Yoga for a class in our “Worcester to the Stars: The Goddard Centennial” exhibit. Open to all yoga levels.

If interested, join us for a guided tour after class to learn more about Worcester’s rocket scientist. If able, please bring a yoga mat or towel. Water bottles are permitted. Limited to 20 people. Registration required.

COST: Non-Members: Class only $15 - Class & Goddard Tour $20; MOW Members FREE for both.

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Young Astronaut Storytime and Tour
Jun
30

Young Astronaut Storytime and Tour

Calling future astronauts ages 5 – 8! Join us for an exciting space adventure. Sit like real astronauts beneath Dr. Robert Goddard's historic rocket as we read his inspiring life story. Then, take a kids-friendly tour of our featured centennial space exhibit “Worcester to the Stars.” We'll also "suit up" and try on an authentic David Clark astronaut helmet, just like the ones worn by space explorers.

Limited to 10 participants ages 5-8. Registration is required.

COST: Parent /Guardian $10 admission fee, children FREE; MOW Members FREE.

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The Novel Historian: Museum of Worcester Book Club
Jun
29

The Novel Historian: Museum of Worcester Book Club

The Novel Historian: Museum of Worcester Book Club Gathering

Our new museum book club “The Novel Historian” is discussing its first book “Goddard: Father of the Space Age” by Milton Lehman. Join us at Robert Goddard’s childhood home to discuss this book that included input from Esther Goddard, wife of the pioneering rocket scientist. The book serves as the definitive biography of the father of modern rocketry.

 This program is FREE and open to the public.  Registration is strongly encouraged.

Book Title: Goddard: Father of the Space Age by Milton Lehman

Support Local: Purchase with Tidepool Booksellers by emailing tidepoolbookshop@gmail.com to order your book!
Other options to order your book: Purchase here.

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The Loyalists of Worcester
Jun
13

The Loyalists of Worcester

The Loyalists of Worcester: Who were they and why did they side with the Crown?

Join speaker Matthew Lincoln, MOW’s Library Assistant/Archivist, as he explores local support for Britain during the American Revolution amid rising tensions over taxation after the Seven Years’ War. Learn about Worcester Loyalists, including James Putnam, the Pain family, and the Chandlers, and their roles in events like the 1774 Loyalist protest. Tracing their experiences, this lecture shows how their allegiance shaped their reputations during the conflict and their lasting legacy in Worcester’s history.

Cost: FREE with Museum Admission ($10); FREE for MOW Members. Registration is required.

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REV250: Home Edition
Jun
12

REV250: Home Edition

Celebrate REV250 and the period leading up to the Revolutionary War at Salisbury Mansion. This interesting and informative tour highlights how both the Salisbury family and Worcester were directly involved in this momentous time in our history. This tour is designed for all those interested in local history, US history, and everything Revolutionary!

COST: $15 Non-Members; MOW Members: FREE. Tour is limited to 16. Reservations are required.

Location: Salisbury Mansion, 40 Highland St, Worcester

Date and time: Friday, June 12 2026 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Organizer: Eleanor Houbre, (508) 753-8278, eleanorhoubre@worcesterhistory.net

TICKETS

MEMBER TICKET: Free

NON-MEMBER TICKET: $15

ONLINE TICKETS

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Museum Members Ice Cream Social
Jun
10

Museum Members Ice Cream Social

Museum Member Ice Cream Social

Wednesday, June 10
5:30 – 7:00PM
Salisbury Mansion, 40 Highland Street, Worcester

Our members are the cherry on top! To show our appreciation and kick off summer, we invite you to join us for ice cream on the lawn of Salisbury Mansion.  Meet new Executive Director Eric Butler, talk with staff about upcoming programs and events and mingle with other members. Sponored by The Broadway Restaurant.

This program is FREE for MOW Members. Registration is required.

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Guided Tours: Worcester to the Stars: The Goddard Rocket Centennial
Jun
9
to Aug 4

Guided Tours: Worcester to the Stars: The Goddard Rocket Centennial

Tour Dates:/Times

Wednesday, July 22 at 1:00 pm

Thursday, July 23 at 5:30 pm

Tuesday, August 4 at 12:00 pm

Join us on your l(a)unch hour to view the Museum’s newest exhibit “Worcester to the Stars: The Goddard Rocket Centennial.” An hour-long tour, led by Director of Exhibits Vanessa Bumpus, has drama, romance, suspense, explosions, and adventure.

Learn more about Goddard’s life, education, and research in Worcester. Featuring loans from local institutions, as well as nationally known collections.

Cost: $15 Museum Admission + Guided Tour; free for MOW members.

Please note: Limited to 20 participants per date and time. Registration is required.

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Exhibit sponsored by Bassick Family Foundation, The Fred Harris Daniels Foundation, UniBank, Mass Cultural Council, and National Endowment for the Arts.

Photo courtesy of NASA.

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A Far Cry: A Concert to Honor Holy Cross' Class of '56!
Jun
6

A Far Cry: A Concert to Honor Holy Cross' Class of '56!

Join the Criers for a special evening of music at the Museum of Worcester honoring the College of the Holy Cross Class of 1956 and generously sponsored by Neil Prior. Spanning centuries and styles, the program journeys from the vivid theatricality of Heinrich Ignaz Biber’s Battalia — complete with drunken songs, marching rhythms, and the chaos of battle — to the luminous introspection of Osvaldo Golijov’s Tenebrae and the soulful lyricism of Valerie Coleman’s Tracing Visions. The evening concludes with Josef Suk’s beloved Serenade for Strings, a youthful masterpiece overflowing with warmth, elegance, and joy. Together, these works explore memory, humanity, conflict, reflection, and celebration through the rich, expressive voice of the string orchestra.

MUSICAL PROGRAM
Heinrich Ignaz Biber (1644-1704) Battalia à 10 (1673)
Valerie Coleman (b. 1970), Tracing Visions (2022, rev. 2023); I. Till
Osvaldo Golijov (b. 1960), Tenebrae (2002) arranged for string orchestra by AFC in 2010
Josef Suk (1874-1935), Serenade in E-flat major, Op. 6 (1892)

Please Note: Your RSVP is required for this free event. Space is limited with only 50 seats available.

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Worcester Revolutionary Walking Tour
May
30
to Jun 20

Worcester Revolutionary Walking Tour

Worcester Revolutionary Walking Tour

Walk Main Street in the footsteps of Worcester's Revolutionaries as they walk a gauntlet of common men intent on defending their liberty and as they spread their revolutionary ideas between the town's taverns and meeting houses. The tour, begins and ends at Salisbury Mansion, 40 Highland Street. Wear comfortable shoes. Space is limited to 25 people. Registration is required. All are welcome - All ages appropriate.

COST: $15 Non-Members; MOW Members FREE. Please note: In the event of inclement weather, this tour will be presented at Museum of Worcester - Fletcher Auditorium.

Location: Salisbury Mansion, 40 Highland St, Worcester

Dates and times:

Saturday, May 30, 2026 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Saturday, June 6, 2026 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Saturday, June 20, 2026 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Organizer: Eleanor Houbre, (508) 753-8278, eleanorhoubre@worcesterhistory.net

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The Museum of Worcester and Deadhorse Hill present a Revolutionary Dinner hosted by John Hancock
May
19

The Museum of Worcester and Deadhorse Hill present a Revolutionary Dinner hosted by John Hancock

Calling all foodies! The Museum of Worcester, Deadhorse Hill, and John Hancock cordially invite you to a special revolutionary dinner. Hosted at Deadhorse Hill, the original site of the Tory hangout, the Heywood Tavern, diners will be treated to a multi-course 1776 inspired menu. In between courses, learn more about Worcester (and food) during the Revolution. This special one-of-a-kind, one night only event is can’t miss for food and history lovers!

Support for this program is provided in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities. The dinner portion of this event is not supported by NEH.

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Book Launch - A Proper Fit: Women at Work in a City of Corsets
May
16

Book Launch - A Proper Fit: Women at Work in a City of Corsets

Book Launch - A Proper Fit: Women at Work in a City of Corsets

Join us to celebrate the completion of a six-year project, a history of the corset industry in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Learn about the many women who powered the city's globally reaching corset industry (1860-1980).  Join author Anne Marie Murphy for a celebration of this intriguing garment and hear the stories of the women in Worcester who made them, from one-woman shop "corsetieres" to a factory owner.  Anne will read from her book and share her collection of unique historic images.

This program is FREE and open to the public.  Space is limited. Registration is strongly encouraged.

 

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Music at the Mansion
May
16

Music at the Mansion

Greater Worcester Opera and the Salisbury Mansion are partnering for a special one-day event that will include our popular Worcester Revolutionary War Tour combined with selections from Greater Worcester Opera’s production of the Tony Award-winning musical, 1776. Join us as we fill the Mansion with music and make the American Revolution come alive!

Tours and performances will be at 10:30 am and 12:00 pm.

Space is limited and reservations are required.

Admissions: $15 non-members; Free for members

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Historic Book Sale
May
8
to May 9

Historic Book Sale

Join us for a historic book sale! With duplications in our library’s collection, we are in need of finding a good home for book lovers and collectors! Join on May 8 and 9 from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm and take home a piece of history!

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Museum of Worcester Annual Meeting
May
6

Museum of Worcester Annual Meeting

The Museum of Worcester and its Board of Trustees invite you to our Annual Meeting. Our featured speaker will be Peter Stanton, Publisher Emeritus, Worcester Business Journal, reflecting on Worcester's Evolving Community: A 50 years perspective. Museum leadership will also provide a year in review and a sneak peek into what is ahead for the Museum.  Light refreshments will be served.


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