The Ipswich Museum was originally founded in 1890 as the Ipswich Historical Society. Today, our collection reflects more than 100 years of acquisition and preservation by these early visionaries. We continue to honor the original mission of the society to preserve Ipswich’s social, cultural, and architectural history – with the goal of making... Learn More >

The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery promotes and supports the intellectual and cultural life of the College of the Holy Cross. An ambitious exhibition program serves as the catalyst and springboard for the exploration of both historical and contemporary themes of cultural and visual significance. With special responsibility for linking... Learn More >

Modeled after a 15th-century Venetian palazzo surrounding a courtyard garden, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum houses one of the most remarkable art collections in the world, featuring works by Rembrandt, Michelangelo, Raphael, Degas, and Sargent, as well as changing contemporary and historic exhibitions, classical concerts, lectures and... Learn More >

The John Cabot House is a Georgian style mansion built in 1781 during the Revolutionary War, and it was the first brick mansion built in Beverly. The wealth of the Cabot family is reflected in the architecture of the house, the beautifully carved paneling, and decorations such as the Dutch tiles surrounding the parlor fireplace. It would have been... Learn More >

A house museum in Western Massachusetts with the belongings and collections of the Keep family that lived there for 150 years. One of the largest button collections in the US. Groomed hiking trails, open year 'round.... Learn More >

Immortalized in Louisa May Alcott’s beloved classic, Little Women, Orchard House (circa 1690) is most noted for being where the groundbreaking novel was written and set in 1868. A visit to the house provides heartwarming accounts of the talented Alcott family, who were also tireless advocates for social justice, creativity, and individuality. ... Learn More >

In the heart of Lynn’s Arts & Cultural District, the Lynn Museum was founded in 1897 to collect, preserve and illuminate the city’s remarkable history. The museum has evolved into a vibrant cultural center, expanding its footprint to include the LynnArts building at 25 Exchange Street. The Lynn Museum offers changing exhibitions and innovative... Learn More >

The Manchester Historical Society was founded in 1886 “ to serve the entire community through the preservation of irreplaceable town records and artifacts, its research capability and commitment to education.“ The Manchester Historical Society moved into its headquarters, the Trask House, in 1925. Today, the original rooms of the Trask House... Learn More >

The Marblehead Museum is a private non profit organization supported entirely by membership and donations. The Museum maintains three properties; the Jeremiah Lee Mansion, built in 1768, and recognized internationally as a significant example of Georgian Colonial architecture, the Civil War and G.A.R. Museum, including artifacts and the actual... Learn More >

For nearly a century, the Martha’s Vineyard Museum (MVM) has collected art, artifacts, oral histories, documents and photographs. Today, its collection encompasses more than 43,000 different items that tell the stories of the people and events that have shaped Martha's Vineyard. In 2019, MVM relocated to the former 1895 Marine Hospital in... Learn More >