The Dedham Historical Society & Museum was founded in 1859 for the purposes of collecting and preserving material related to the history of Dedham, MA, from the 1600s to the present. The DHSM works within the community and beyond to establish an appreciation for the town’s history and place within the culture of the region, connecting the past... Learn More >

The museum and its Discovery Woods accessible outdoor nature playscape and 550 sf treehouse blend the best of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) learning on a beautiful 4.5-acre campus abutting 180 acres of conservation land in Acton, MA, about 20 miles west of Boston. Originally founded in 1982 and expanded to two museums... Learn More >

Dole-Little House was built around 1715 with materials salvaged from an earlier structure. Its first owner was Richard Dole, a cattleman, who built a two-room, central-chimney house with a small kitchen shed at the rear. This shed has since been replaced with a larger lean-to. Decorative carpentry and finishes include chamfered edges, molded... Learn More >

The Duxbury Rural and Historical Society seeks to foster a better understanding of the heritage and rural environment of Duxbury, Massachusetts. The DRHS manages five historic properties, museum collections, and more than 150 acres of land held in conservation. The DRHS's headquarters are in the beautiful Nathaniel Winsor, Jr. House, built... Learn More >

The East Sandwich Grange Hall is one of three antique buildings located on the grounds of the Benjamin Nye Homestead & Museum in East Sandwich, MA on Cape Cod. Since 1889 the Grange Hall has served as the public center of social life in East Sandwich. Countless meetings, suppers, parties, dances, rummage sales, plays, musical events, talks,... Learn More >

The EcoTarium is a unique indoor-outdoor experience dedicated to inspiring a passion for science and nature in visitors of all ages. Highlights of the 45-acre campus include a museum building with three floors of interactive exhibits, Alden Planetarium, Science and Animal Discovery programs, live animal habitats, nature trails, a seasonal... Learn More >

Built in 1772, the Edmund Fowle House is the second oldest surviving house in Watertown. At the beginning of the American Revolution it served as headquarters for the executive branch of the Massachusetts government from July, 1775, to September, 1776. The Treaty of Watertown was signed on July 19, 1776, in the Council Chamber on the second... Learn More >

The Edward Gorey House celebrates and preserves the unique life and works of Edward Gorey, American author, illustrator, playwright, set and costume designer. The House, owned and lived in by Gorey himself, displays his diverse and extraordinary talents, and reflects his very distinct personality with both permanent and changing exhibits. The... Learn More >

Become a Senator for a day! The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate offers a dynamic, interactive experience in democracy. Visit our full-scale representation of the United States Senate Chamber, where you can vote on a current piece of legislation and hear historical live debates. See a replica of Senator Kennedy’s... Learn More >

The Emily Dickinson Museum comprises two historic houses in the center of Amherst, Massachusetts associated with the poet Emily Dickinson and members of her family during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The Homestead was the birthplace and home of the poet Emily Dickinson. The Evergreens, next door, was home to her brother Austin,... Learn More >