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, Feb 3, Eighth Annual Colleges of Worcester Consortium Student Art Show
299 Barber Street,
Worcester, MA 01606, 508-852-7625
Sun: 10:00 AM-7:00 PM, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 10:00 AM-10:00 PM, Sat: 9:00 AM-10:00 PM
Hang on and Hang out at Central Massachusetts' largest full service climbing gym. Our state of the art climbing gym includes 14,000 square feet of climbing area; Climbing walls range in height from 15 to over 40 feet; Terrain difficulty ranges from beginner to expert; A separate beginner's area and a wall just for kids; Locker rooms; Classes for beginners; Yoga classes; A Birthday/Party room; Rentals and a retail shop for climbing gear; Lounge area to hang out in, complete with free wireless internet and plenty of on-site parking.
145 Redstone Hill Road,
Sterling, MA 01564, 978-422-6666
Davis' Farmland is a seven generation family farm and is "Home" to the largest sanctuary of endangered livestock in North America. Davis' Farmland features developmentally appropriate play and learning for children ages 1-8. Children can enjoy pony rides, Safari Hayrides, or take part in daily and weekend events. This summer cool off in Adventure Play and Spray, New England's largest Water Spray-Ground. In the fall, visit the orchard and pick apples fresh from the trees! When visiting, adults must be accompanied by a child 12 years or younger. Hours and admission change with each season, please call ahead weather permitting. Davis MEGA MAZE is the world's most complex cornfield adventure maze. This 3-D twister will turn you inside out, stir your senses and blow your mind. Three miles of winding pathways will put your navigational skills to the test. Once inside, you and your friends can explore the interactive fun areas. This maze features a new design and theme each year. It's the most fun you'll ever have getting lost. Please call ahead for opening date, hours, and admission rates, open weather permitting.
50 Foster Street,
Worcester, MA 01608, 508-755-6800
Sun: Closed, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 9:30 AM-5:30 PM
A state-of-the-art Arena & Convention facility located in the "Heart of Massachusetts". All major New England cities are within a one-hour drive. The facility hosts concerts, sporting events, family shows, conventions, trade shows, meetings and banquets. The facility is owned by the City of Worcester, managed by SMG and is the proud home of its professional hockey team, the Worcester Sharks. The Sharks are the American Hockey League affiliated franchise of the San Jose Sharks.
Saturday, Feb 4 - Sunday, Feb 5, 2012 Fed Cup by BNP Paribas
Friday, Feb 10, Worcester Sharks vs. Manchester Monarchs
Saturday, Feb 11, DCU Presents An Open Skate
Sunday, Feb 12, Worcester Sharks vs. Portland Pirates
Friday, Feb 17 - Saturday, Feb 18, Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam
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.
Through Sunday, Sep 9, Playing Together: Games
Wednesdays, through Dec 19, Preschool and Toddler Wednesdays
Friday, Feb 3, Girls Night Out
Friday, Feb 10, Boys Night Out
Tuesday, Feb 21 - Friday, Feb 24, It's Electric! - School Vacation Activities
Highland Street and Park Avenue,
Worcester, MA 01609
The City of Worcester maintains more than 1,215 acres of parkland, encompassing 53 parks and playgrounds, nine City pools, and five City beaches.
Among the City's treasured park land is Elm Park, one of the nation's oldest public park. Designed by the Frederick Law Olmsted and on the National Register of Historic Places, Elm Park's scenic Iron Bridge is the most photographed spot in Central Massachusetts.
Green Hill Parkway,
Worcester, MA 01605
125 Green Hill Parkway,
Worcester, MA 01605, 508-799-1323
Sun, Mon, Tue: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, Wed, Thu: Closed, Fri, Sat: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
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.
Saturday, Feb 11, Romance and Shakespeare
Saturday, Feb 18, Talk Like a Pirate Day
Monday, Feb 20 - Friday, Feb 24, Vacation Week Fun
Wednesday, Mar 7, CastleKids StoryHour
414 Massasoit Avenue,
Worcester, MA 01604, 508-753-6087
Sun: 12:30 PM-4:00 PM, Mon: Closed, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Broad Meadow Brook is the largest urban nature sanctuary in New England. With over 400 acres, featuring more than five miles of marked trails, we offer programs for people of all ages, a gift shop, book store, nature exhibits, and meeting space. We also serve as a visitor information center for the National Park Service's John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor.
Wednesdays, through Dec 26, Volunteer Day at Broad Meadow Brook
Saturday, Feb 4, Sanctuary Walk
Saturday, Feb 4, Wow WOO Snowshoe Package
Saturday, Feb 4 - Tuesday, Feb 28, Picture This: Your Great Outdoors Photo Exhibit
Thursday, Feb 9, Nature Adventures for 5-7 Year Olds
321 Main Street,
Worcester, MA 01608, 508-752-0888, 508-752-5608
Sun: Closed, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sat: Closed
Mechanics Hall is recognized worldwide as an acoustical masterpiece. Mechanics Hall hosts world-class performers, international classical orchestras, jazz legends, folk and acoustic heroes and recording artists. Mechanics Hall functions as a rental facility and is available for your cultural, corporate, family, educational, or civic event. Call for a schedule of events, including our free noontime "Brown Bag" concerts, tours, and rental rates.
Saturday, Feb 11, Casino Confidential -- Mystery Dinner Theatre
Saturday, Feb 18, Johann Sebastian Bach's B-Minor Mass performed by The Worcester Chorus, Christopher Shepard, Artistic Director
Thursday, Mar 1, The Nordwest German Staatskapelle, Eugene Tzigane, Conductor, with Amit Peled, Cello
Saturday, Mar 3, Irish Tenor Ronan Tynan @ Mechanics Hall
Wednesday, Mar 7, The 2011 International Tchaikovsky Piano Competition - A Special Event Performance and Reception
323 Main St.,
Worcester, MA 01608, 508-754-3231
Sun: Closed, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 9:00 AM-4:30 PM, Sat: Closed
Music Worcester's presentations of great music and entertainment have been celebrations dating from 1868, giving Worcester the distinction of having the oldest running music festival in the country! Music Worcester is the non-profit presenter of the Worcester Music Festival, which now includes the International Artists Series (featuring symphony & chamber orchestras from around the world!), the Worcester Chorus, the Mass Jazz Festival, and includes dance companies from around the world and other cultural events, performed in historic Mechanics and Tuckerman Halls and on college campuses and other venues.
Lake Ave. and Hamilton St.,
Worcester, MA 01604, 508-755-6880
10 North Lake Ave.,
Worcester, MA 01605, 508-755-6880
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.
2 Washington Square,
Worcester, MA 01608, 508-799-5500, 508-799-1175
499 Mountain Road,
Princeton, MA 01541, 978-464-2300
Sun: 8:00 AM-10:00 PM, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 9:00 AM-10:00 PM, Sat: 8:00 AM-10:00 PM
Wachusett Mountain offers an expanded base lodge featuring Mountain Suites, new easy-to-ride carpet lifts, a total of 22 trails, and nearly 110 acres of terrain for all abilities. Night skiing daily till 10 pm; 100% snowmaking; Mountainside Ski Shop; demo center; full-service restaurant; cafeteria; plus rental shop and ski/snowboard school. Off-season, Wachusett hosts fun fall festivals and is ideal for corporate and private outings. Ski and stay packages available at the Wachusett Village Inn.
Conveniently located in Princeton, just 20 minutes from Worcester. Take I-190 North to Exit 5, follow Route 140 North to ski area.
55 Salisbury Street,
Worcester, MA 01609, 508-799-4406
Sun: 11:00 AM-5:00 PM, Mon, Tue: Closed, Wed: 11:00 AM-5:00 PM, Thu: 11:00 AM-8:00 PM, 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!
Through Monday, Dec 31, Wall at WAM: Charline von Heyl
Through Sunday, Mar 11, In Search of Julien Hudson: Free Artist of Color in Pre-Civil War New Orleans
Through Sunday, Mar 18, Hymn to the Earth: Photographs by Ron Rosenstock
Saturday, Feb 4, Zip Tour: Cecelia Beaux's portrait "Mrs. Merriman"
Sunday, Feb 5, Black History Month Celebration
4 Southbridge Street,
Worcester, MA 01608
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.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Oct 25 - Mar 31, The Cakemaker's Portrait
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Dec 20 - Feb 16, On The Rails
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Feb 7 - Mar 20, Love & Lace: The Valentines of Esther Howland
Wednesday, Feb 8, Crafternoons at WHM: Valentine-Making
Saturday, Feb 18, Traces of the Trade: A Story from the Deep North - Screening and Q&A
50 Foster St.,
Worcester, MA 01608, 508-929-0500
303 Main St.,
Worcester, MA 01613, 508-792-2288
The Worcester Tornadoes are an independent professional baseball organization in the CAN-AM league. The Worcester Tornadoes play at Hanover Insurance Park at Fitton Field during their season which runs from May till Sept. Available for group events.
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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, Feb 3, Eighth Annual Colleges of Worcester Consortium Student Art Show
Central Rock Climbing Gym
299 Barber Street, Worcester, MA 01606, 508-852-7625
Sun: 10:00 AM-7:00 PM, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 10:00 AM-10:00 PM, Sat: 9:00 AM-10:00 PM
Hang on and Hang out at Central Massachusetts' largest full service climbing gym. Our state of the art climbing gym includes 14,000 square feet of climbing area; Climbing walls range in height from 15 to over 40 feet; Terrain difficulty ranges from beginner to expert; A separate beginner's area and a wall just for kids; Locker rooms; Classes for beginners; Yoga classes; A Birthday/Party room; Rentals and a retail shop for climbing gear; Lounge area to hang out in, complete with free wireless internet and plenty of on-site parking.
Davis Farmland & MEGA MAZE
145 Redstone Hill Road, Sterling, MA 01564, 978-422-6666
Davis' Farmland is a seven generation family farm and is "Home" to the largest sanctuary of endangered livestock in North America. Davis' Farmland features developmentally appropriate play and learning for children ages 1-8. Children can enjoy pony rides, Safari Hayrides, or take part in daily and weekend events. This summer cool off in Adventure Play and Spray, New England's largest Water Spray-Ground. In the fall, visit the orchard and pick apples fresh from the trees! When visiting, adults must be accompanied by a child 12 years or younger. Hours and admission change with each season, please call ahead weather permitting. Davis MEGA MAZE is the world's most complex cornfield adventure maze. This 3-D twister will turn you inside out, stir your senses and blow your mind. Three miles of winding pathways will put your navigational skills to the test. Once inside, you and your friends can explore the interactive fun areas. This maze features a new design and theme each year. It's the most fun you'll ever have getting lost. Please call ahead for opening date, hours, and admission rates, open weather permitting.
DCU Center- Arena and Convention Center
50 Foster Street, Worcester, MA 01608, 508-755-6800
Sun: Closed, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 9:30 AM-5:30 PM
A state-of-the-art Arena & Convention facility located in the "Heart of Massachusetts". All major New England cities are within a one-hour drive. The facility hosts concerts, sporting events, family shows, conventions, trade shows, meetings and banquets. The facility is owned by the City of Worcester, managed by SMG and is the proud home of its professional hockey team, the Worcester Sharks. The Sharks are the American Hockey League affiliated franchise of the San Jose Sharks.
Saturday, Feb 4 - Sunday, Feb 5, 2012 Fed Cup by BNP Paribas
Friday, Feb 10, Worcester Sharks vs. Manchester Monarchs
Saturday, Feb 11, DCU Presents An Open Skate
Sunday, Feb 12, Worcester Sharks vs. Portland Pirates
Friday, Feb 17 - Saturday, Feb 18, Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam
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.
Through Sunday, Sep 9, Playing Together: Games
Wednesdays, through Dec 19, Preschool and Toddler Wednesdays
Friday, Feb 3, Girls Night Out
Friday, Feb 10, Boys Night Out
Tuesday, Feb 21 - Friday, Feb 24, It's Electric! - School Vacation Activities
Elm Park
Highland Street and Park Avenue, Worcester, MA 01609
The City of Worcester maintains more than 1,215 acres of parkland, encompassing 53 parks and playgrounds, nine City pools, and five City beaches.
Among the City's treasured park land is Elm Park, one of the nation's oldest public park. Designed by the Frederick Law Olmsted and on the National Register of Historic Places, Elm Park's scenic Iron Bridge is the most photographed spot in Central Massachusetts.
Green Hill Park
Green Hill Parkway, Worcester, MA 01605
Green Hill Park: Farm
125 Green Hill Parkway, Worcester, MA 01605, 508-799-1323
Sun, Mon, Tue: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, Wed, Thu: Closed, Fri, Sat: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
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.
Saturday, Feb 11, Romance and Shakespeare
Saturday, Feb 18, Talk Like a Pirate Day
Monday, Feb 20 - Friday, Feb 24, Vacation Week Fun
Wednesday, Mar 7, CastleKids StoryHour
Mass Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
414 Massasoit Avenue, Worcester, MA 01604, 508-753-6087
Sun: 12:30 PM-4:00 PM, Mon: Closed, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Broad Meadow Brook is the largest urban nature sanctuary in New England. With over 400 acres, featuring more than five miles of marked trails, we offer programs for people of all ages, a gift shop, book store, nature exhibits, and meeting space. We also serve as a visitor information center for the National Park Service's John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor.
Wednesdays, through Dec 26, Volunteer Day at Broad Meadow Brook
Saturday, Feb 4, Sanctuary Walk
Saturday, Feb 4, Wow WOO Snowshoe Package
Saturday, Feb 4 - Tuesday, Feb 28, Picture This: Your Great Outdoors Photo Exhibit
Thursday, Feb 9, Nature Adventures for 5-7 Year Olds
Mechanics Hall
321 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608, 508-752-0888, 508-752-5608
Sun: Closed, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sat: Closed
Mechanics Hall is recognized worldwide as an acoustical masterpiece. Mechanics Hall hosts world-class performers, international classical orchestras, jazz legends, folk and acoustic heroes and recording artists. Mechanics Hall functions as a rental facility and is available for your cultural, corporate, family, educational, or civic event. Call for a schedule of events, including our free noontime "Brown Bag" concerts, tours, and rental rates.
Saturday, Feb 11, Casino Confidential -- Mystery Dinner Theatre
Saturday, Feb 18, Johann Sebastian Bach's B-Minor Mass performed by The Worcester Chorus, Christopher Shepard, Artistic Director
Thursday, Mar 1, The Nordwest German Staatskapelle, Eugene Tzigane, Conductor, with Amit Peled, Cello
Saturday, Mar 3, Irish Tenor Ronan Tynan @ Mechanics Hall
Wednesday, Mar 7, The 2011 International Tchaikovsky Piano Competition - A Special Event Performance and Reception
Music Worcester Inc.
323 Main St., Worcester, MA 01608, 508-754-3231
Sun: Closed, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 9:00 AM-4:30 PM, Sat: Closed
Music Worcester's presentations of great music and entertainment have been celebrations dating from 1868, giving Worcester the distinction of having the oldest running music festival in the country! Music Worcester is the non-profit presenter of the Worcester Music Festival, which now includes the International Artists Series (featuring symphony & chamber orchestras from around the world!), the Worcester Chorus, the Mass Jazz Festival, and includes dance companies from around the world and other cultural events, performed in historic Mechanics and Tuckerman Halls and on college campuses and other venues.
Quinsigamond State Park: Lake Park
Lake Ave. and Hamilton St., Worcester, MA 01604, 508-755-6880
Quinsigamond State Park: Regatta Point
10 North Lake Ave., Worcester, MA 01605, 508-755-6880
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.
Union Station
2 Washington Square, Worcester, MA 01608, 508-799-5500, 508-799-1175
Wachusett Mountain Ski Area
499 Mountain Road, Princeton, MA 01541, 978-464-2300
Sun: 8:00 AM-10:00 PM, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 9:00 AM-10:00 PM, Sat: 8:00 AM-10:00 PM
Wachusett Mountain offers an expanded base lodge featuring Mountain Suites, new easy-to-ride carpet lifts, a total of 22 trails, and nearly 110 acres of terrain for all abilities. Night skiing daily till 10 pm; 100% snowmaking; Mountainside Ski Shop; demo center; full-service restaurant; cafeteria; plus rental shop and ski/snowboard school. Off-season, Wachusett hosts fun fall festivals and is ideal for corporate and private outings. Ski and stay packages available at the Wachusett Village Inn.
Conveniently located in Princeton, just 20 minutes from Worcester. Take I-190 North to Exit 5, follow Route 140 North to ski area.
Worcester Art Museum
55 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609, 508-799-4406
Sun: 11:00 AM-5:00 PM, Mon, Tue: Closed, Wed: 11:00 AM-5:00 PM, Thu: 11:00 AM-8:00 PM, 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!
Through Monday, Dec 31, Wall at WAM: Charline von Heyl
Through Sunday, Mar 11, In Search of Julien Hudson: Free Artist of Color in Pre-Civil War New Orleans
Through Sunday, Mar 18, Hymn to the Earth: Photographs by Ron Rosenstock
Saturday, Feb 4, Zip Tour: Cecelia Beaux's portrait "Mrs. Merriman"
Sunday, Feb 5, Black History Month Celebration
Worcester Center for Performing Arts
4 Southbridge Street, Worcester, MA 01608
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.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Oct 25 - Mar 31, The Cakemaker's Portrait
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Dec 20 - Feb 16, On The Rails
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Feb 7 - Mar 20, Love & Lace: The Valentines of Esther Howland
Wednesday, Feb 8, Crafternoons at WHM: Valentine-Making
Saturday, Feb 18, Traces of the Trade: A Story from the Deep North - Screening and Q&A
Worcester Sharks - Hockey AHL
50 Foster St., Worcester, MA 01608, 508-929-0500
Worcester Tornadoes - Baseball
303 Main St., Worcester, MA 01613, 508-792-2288
The Worcester Tornadoes are an independent professional baseball organization in the CAN-AM league. The Worcester Tornadoes play at Hanover Insurance Park at Fitton Field during their season which runs from May till Sept. Available for group events.
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