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.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Sep 5 "On Pins and Needles" - ARTSWorcester Summer Members Exhibition
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sep 12 - Oct 10 "a body of work" exhibition by the Blackstone Printmakers
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sep 12 - Oct 10 Opening Reception for "a body of work" - by the Blackstone Printmakers
Saturday, Oct 18 Festive Opening for "Then and Now" ARTSWorcester's Annual Members Exhibiton and Sale
145 Redstone Hill Road,
Sterling, MA 01564, 978-422-6666
Farmland is a Mega-Variety Farm: Part Children's Museum, Petting Farm, Play Park, and the Largest Exhibit of Rare Livestock in North America. Davis' MegaMaze is a 3-dimensional challenge that takes the traditional puzzle maze to a whole new realm. The MegaMaze consists of 3 MILES of pathways! The 14 acre attraction includes three footbridges that connect some pathways and pass over others. Informational quiz-boards are hidden in dead-ends and speaking tubes connect those who may need a little help to the maze master's tower. The maze is so large there is even a portable toilet half way through. Spatial awareness and problem solving are tested through dozens of choices and decision points. Atop the footbridges, guests may behold a great bird's eye view of the maze and surrounding farm. The Maze is shaped in the form of Celtic dragons, which the Davis' have named Cedric and Cecelia.
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 brand new professional hockey team, the Worcester Sharks. The Sharks are the American Hockey League affiliated franchise of the San Jose Sharks.
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 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.
Admission: $10.00 adults, and $8.00 for children ages 3-16, college students with IDs and senior citizens. Children under 3 and EcoTarium members free. Additional charges apply for Tree Canopy Walkway, Explorer Express Train, planetarium programs and other special programs.
Seasonal outdoor café and Museum Store located on site. EcoTarium offers a year-round calendar of events and exhibits. Jazz at Sunset summer outdoor concert series, June-July. Parking is free.
Through Sunday, Nov 2 DinoTracks
Through Friday, Feb 13 Cosmic Collisions - Spectacular New Planetarium Show
Through Sunday, Nov 30 The Zula Patrol: Mission Weather Exhibit
Through Friday, Apr 17 The Zula Patrol: Under the Weather Digital Planetarium Show
Wednesdays, through Dec 31 Preschool and Toddler Wednesdays
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.
Through Sunday, Oct 5 Art in the Park, an exhibition of large scale sculptures
100 Front Street,
Worcester, MA 01608, 508-754-3314
Sun: Closed, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, Sat: Closed
Worcester Foothills Theatre Company is a full-time professional theater that produces eight shows within a season, from September to June. The house seats 349 people and offers musicals, comedies, and drama. Show times and ticket prices vary; call for more information.
Kiosk in lobby displays items and merchandise for the current show. Open during theatre business hours as well as during performances.
Through Sunday, Jan 1 Volunteer Open House
Saturdays, Sep 27 - Oct 19 Moonlight and Magnolias
Sundays, Sep 28 - Oct 19 Moonlight and Magnolias
Thursdays, Oct 2 - Oct 19 Moonlight and Magonlias
Fridays, Oct 3 - Oct 19 Moonlight and Magonlias
Green Hill Parkway,
Worcester, MA 01605
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. The Museum also hosts an annual Higgins Faire.
Through Sunday, Sep 7 From Anvil to Microscope: Modern metallography and the ancient secrets of metalcraft
Tuesdays, through Dec 31 Senior Days
Through Tuesday, Sep 30 Grandparent's Month
Saturday, Sep 6 Fundamentals of Historical Combat Classes Begin
Saturday, Sep 6 Company of the Wolfe Argent
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 5 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 Sep 24 Volunteer Days at Broad Meadow Brook
Saturday, Sep 6 Saturday-Morning Bird Walk for Adults
Saturday, Sep 6 Preschool Story Hour: Damsels and Dragons
Saturday, Sep 6 Tag Monarchs at Broad Meadow Brook
Saturday, Sep 6 Take a Hike!
321 Main Street,
Worcester, MA 01608, 508-752-5608
Sun: Closed, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sat: Closed
Mechanics Hall is recognized as the nation's finest pre-civil War concert Hall. A National Historic Landmark, this circa 1857 exhibition hall offers excellent acoustics and a superb Hook pipe organ. It hosts world-class performers and free noontime "Brown Bag" concerts. Call for schedule. Free tours available by appointment.
Friday, Oct 17 Music Worcester presents the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra
Tuesday, Oct 28 Music Worcester presents Compania Flamenco Jose Porcel
Saturday, Dec 6 Handel's Messiah - Worcester Chorus, Festival Orchestra, & guest Soloists, Andrew Clark, Music Director
Saturday, Dec 13 Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra Holiday Pops Concert
Thursday, Feb 5 The Czech Symphony Orchestra, with Jennifer Frautschi, Violin Soloist
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.
50 Foster St.,
Worcester, MA 01608, 508-791-6373
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
With two new trails and a new triple chair, Wachusett Mountain continues to be one of the premier ski resorts in southern New England. A total of 20 trails, 111 acres of terrain and 1,000 foot vertical drop help make Wachusett the closest thing to "real" mountain skiing in Worcester. Now with six lifts - including Massachusetts' only 2 high-speed quad chairlifts -- Wachusett makes riding up the mountain as much fun as skiing down! Also featured is a new 10,000 square foot addition to the resort's award-winning base lodge. With mountainside dining in the Black Diamond Restaurant and base lodge cafeteria, Wachusett has received national recognition for being one of the best ski areas in New England for mountain food. The Mountainside Ski and Sports Shop and Instant Demo Center feature the latest in equipment to purchase or try. The ski school and children's programs will have first-time skiers or snowboarders enjoying the mountain quickly. In the off-season, enjoy miles of hiking trails, ride the Skyride to the summit, experience one of the fall festivals or consider the base lodge for your next corporate outing. The ski area specializes in successful busienss outings for groups of all sizes. 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
5,000 years of art and culture displayed in 36 galleries. Worcester's world-class art museum chronicles the extra-ordinary history of human creativity through 50 centuries. See antiquities, oils, prints, photographs, sculptures, decorative arts and more. 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 Museums many other treasures. Special exhibitions showcase the masterworks, seldom-seen gems, and important works on loan.
Dedicated to the promotion of art and art education, the Museum offers a year-round studio art and art appreciation program that enrolls over 6,000 adult and youth students each year. Public tours are offered Saturdays at 11AM and Sundays at 1 PM, September through May. Enjoy a delectable lunch in the Museum Café, and browse the Shop for unique gifts and mementos. Rent exquisite spaces for meetings, parties, and other social or business events. Visit us online to learn more about our special exhibitions at www.worcesterart.org.
***Hours and Admission***
Wed-Sun, 11am - 5pm; Third Thursday's of every month, 11am-8pm.; and Sat, 10am-5pm
Free for members, $10 adults, $8 seniors, free for youth 17 and under. Free for all Saturdays, 10am-noon.
Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Oct 5 Wall at WAM: Alexander Ross
Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Sep 21 Two Chinas: Chen Qiulin and Yun-Fei Ji
Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Oct 26 Heavenly and Earthly Delights: The Essence of Nature in Brush and Ink
Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Nov 30 Sepia Memories: Nineteenth-Century Photographs
Wednesday, Sep 17 WAM 101: College Student Night
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 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Thursday, 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Mar 3 In Their Shirtsleeves
Through Saturday, Nov 8 Going Out In Style
Thursday, Sep 11 What's In The Bag?: A Look at the Evolving Handbag
Thursday, Sep 18 Teacher Open House
Thursday, Sep 25 Davey's Handbag Reunion
50 Foster St.,
Worcester, MA 01608, 508-929-0500
303 Main St.,
Worcester, MA 01613, 508-792-2288
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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.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Sep 5 "On Pins and Needles" - ARTSWorcester Summer Members Exhibition
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sep 12 - Oct 10 "a body of work" exhibition by the Blackstone Printmakers
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sep 12 - Oct 10 Opening Reception for "a body of work" - by the Blackstone Printmakers
Saturday, Oct 18 Festive Opening for "Then and Now" ARTSWorcester's Annual Members Exhibiton and Sale
Davis Farmland & MEGA MAZE
145 Redstone Hill Road, Sterling, MA 01564, 978-422-6666
Farmland is a Mega-Variety Farm: Part Children's Museum, Petting Farm, Play Park, and the Largest Exhibit of Rare Livestock in North America. Davis' MegaMaze is a 3-dimensional challenge that takes the traditional puzzle maze to a whole new realm. The MegaMaze consists of 3 MILES of pathways! The 14 acre attraction includes three footbridges that connect some pathways and pass over others. Informational quiz-boards are hidden in dead-ends and speaking tubes connect those who may need a little help to the maze master's tower. The maze is so large there is even a portable toilet half way through. Spatial awareness and problem solving are tested through dozens of choices and decision points. Atop the footbridges, guests may behold a great bird's eye view of the maze and surrounding farm. The Maze is shaped in the form of Celtic dragons, which the Davis' have named Cedric and Cecelia.
DCU 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 brand new professional hockey team, the Worcester Sharks. The Sharks are the American Hockey League affiliated franchise of the San Jose Sharks.
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 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. Admission: $10.00 adults, and $8.00 for children ages 3-16, college students with IDs and senior citizens. Children under 3 and EcoTarium members free. Additional charges apply for Tree Canopy Walkway, Explorer Express Train, planetarium programs and other special programs. Seasonal outdoor café and Museum Store located on site. EcoTarium offers a year-round calendar of events and exhibits. Jazz at Sunset summer outdoor concert series, June-July. Parking is free.
Through Sunday, Nov 2 DinoTracks
Through Friday, Feb 13 Cosmic Collisions - Spectacular New Planetarium Show
Through Sunday, Nov 30 The Zula Patrol: Mission Weather Exhibit
Through Friday, Apr 17 The Zula Patrol: Under the Weather Digital Planetarium Show
Wednesdays, through Dec 31 Preschool and Toddler Wednesdays
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.
Through Sunday, Oct 5 Art in the Park, an exhibition of large scale sculptures
Foothills Theatre Company
100 Front Street, Worcester, MA 01608, 508-754-3314
Sun: Closed, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, Sat: Closed
Worcester Foothills Theatre Company is a full-time professional theater that produces eight shows within a season, from September to June. The house seats 349 people and offers musicals, comedies, and drama. Show times and ticket prices vary; call for more information. Kiosk in lobby displays items and merchandise for the current show. Open during theatre business hours as well as during performances.
Through Sunday, Jan 1 Volunteer Open House
Saturdays, Sep 27 - Oct 19 Moonlight and Magnolias
Sundays, Sep 28 - Oct 19 Moonlight and Magnolias
Thursdays, Oct 2 - Oct 19 Moonlight and Magonlias
Fridays, Oct 3 - Oct 19 Moonlight and Magonlias
Green Hill Park
Green Hill Parkway, Worcester, MA 01605
Green Hill Park: Zoo
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. The Museum also hosts an annual Higgins Faire.
Through Sunday, Sep 7 From Anvil to Microscope: Modern metallography and the ancient secrets of metalcraft
Tuesdays, through Dec 31 Senior Days
Through Tuesday, Sep 30 Grandparent's Month
Saturday, Sep 6 Fundamentals of Historical Combat Classes Begin
Saturday, Sep 6 Company of the Wolfe Argent
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 5 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 Sep 24 Volunteer Days at Broad Meadow Brook
Saturday, Sep 6 Saturday-Morning Bird Walk for Adults
Saturday, Sep 6 Preschool Story Hour: Damsels and Dragons
Saturday, Sep 6 Tag Monarchs at Broad Meadow Brook
Saturday, Sep 6 Take a Hike!
Mechanics Hall
321 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608, 508-752-5608
Sun: Closed, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sat: Closed
Mechanics Hall is recognized as the nation's finest pre-civil War concert Hall. A National Historic Landmark, this circa 1857 exhibition hall offers excellent acoustics and a superb Hook pipe organ. It hosts world-class performers and free noontime "Brown Bag" concerts. Call for schedule. Free tours available by appointment.
Friday, Oct 17 Music Worcester presents the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra
Tuesday, Oct 28 Music Worcester presents Compania Flamenco Jose Porcel
Saturday, Dec 6 Handel's Messiah - Worcester Chorus, Festival Orchestra, & guest Soloists, Andrew Clark, Music Director
Saturday, Dec 13 Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra Holiday Pops Concert
Thursday, Feb 5 The Czech Symphony Orchestra, with Jennifer Frautschi, Violin Soloist
Music Worcester Inc. office
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.
New England Surge
50 Foster St., Worcester, MA 01608, 508-791-6373
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
With two new trails and a new triple chair, Wachusett Mountain continues to be one of the premier ski resorts in southern New England. A total of 20 trails, 111 acres of terrain and 1,000 foot vertical drop help make Wachusett the closest thing to "real" mountain skiing in Worcester. Now with six lifts - including Massachusetts' only 2 high-speed quad chairlifts -- Wachusett makes riding up the mountain as much fun as skiing down! Also featured is a new 10,000 square foot addition to the resort's award-winning base lodge. With mountainside dining in the Black Diamond Restaurant and base lodge cafeteria, Wachusett has received national recognition for being one of the best ski areas in New England for mountain food. The Mountainside Ski and Sports Shop and Instant Demo Center feature the latest in equipment to purchase or try. The ski school and children's programs will have first-time skiers or snowboarders enjoying the mountain quickly. In the off-season, enjoy miles of hiking trails, ride the Skyride to the summit, experience one of the fall festivals or consider the base lodge for your next corporate outing. The ski area specializes in successful busienss outings for groups of all sizes. 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
5,000 years of art and culture displayed in 36 galleries. Worcester's world-class art museum chronicles the extra-ordinary history of human creativity through 50 centuries. See antiquities, oils, prints, photographs, sculptures, decorative arts and more. 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 Museums many other treasures. Special exhibitions showcase the masterworks, seldom-seen gems, and important works on loan. Dedicated to the promotion of art and art education, the Museum offers a year-round studio art and art appreciation program that enrolls over 6,000 adult and youth students each year. Public tours are offered Saturdays at 11AM and Sundays at 1 PM, September through May. Enjoy a delectable lunch in the Museum Café, and browse the Shop for unique gifts and mementos. Rent exquisite spaces for meetings, parties, and other social or business events. Visit us online to learn more about our special exhibitions at www.worcesterart.org. ***Hours and Admission*** Wed-Sun, 11am - 5pm; Third Thursday's of every month, 11am-8pm.; and Sat, 10am-5pm Free for members, $10 adults, $8 seniors, free for youth 17 and under. Free for all Saturdays, 10am-noon.
Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Oct 5 Wall at WAM: Alexander Ross
Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Sep 21 Two Chinas: Chen Qiulin and Yun-Fei Ji
Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Oct 26 Heavenly and Earthly Delights: The Essence of Nature in Brush and Ink
Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Nov 30 Sepia Memories: Nineteenth-Century Photographs
Wednesday, Sep 17 WAM 101: College Student Night
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 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Thursday, 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Mar 3 In Their Shirtsleeves
Through Saturday, Nov 8 Going Out In Style
Thursday, Sep 11 What's In The Bag?: A Look at the Evolving Handbag
Thursday, Sep 18 Teacher Open House
Thursday, Sep 25 Davey's Handbag Reunion
Worcester Sharks
50 Foster St., Worcester, MA 01608, 508-929-0500
Worcester Tornadoes
303 Main St., Worcester, MA 01613, 508-792-2288
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