Old Colony History Museum
The Old Colony History Museum (OCHM) is located at 66 Church Green in Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. A drive of 16 mi reaches Gillette Stadium. Its mildest months, May to October, bring highs of 63–84°F.
A museum inside Taunton
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 20°, with about 26" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Taunton
Old Colony History Museum is inside Taunton, which has 5 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, July, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 63–84°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Old Colony History Museum
The Old Colony History Museum (OCHM) is located at 66 Church Green in Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States.
Since 1926, the museum has occupied the historic former Bristol Academy school building. The building was designed in 1852 by Richard Upjohn, architect of New York City's Trinity Church, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Church Green Historic District. The museum was previously located in the former Union Mission Chapel on Cedar Street.
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Hotels and campgrounds near Old Colony History Museum
For a bed close by, look to Taunton (5) and Seekonk (16), and Boston has the most rooms in the area (199).
Boston
The most places to stay in the area, and a base for a longer trip.
672,973 people
30 mi north of Old Colony History Museum
Compare 9 towns
| Town | From Old Colony History Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taunton | in town | — | 5 2 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 62,522 | $423K | C |
| Seekonk | 13 mi west | 20 min | 16 9 hotels · 4 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 16,046 | $483K | C+ |
| Providence | 18 mi west | 25 min | 30 24 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 3 hostels · 1 campground | 195,310 | $362K | C |
| Middleborough | 11 mi east | 15 min | 11 5 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 4 campgrounds | 25,149 | $469K | C+ |
| Foxborough | 14 mi northwest | 20 min | 15 9 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 18,934 | $606K | B |
| Brockton | 13 mi north | 20 min | 13 10 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B | 106,134 | $438K | C− |
| Raynham | 3 mi northeast | 5 min | 4 3 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 16,579 | $524K | B− |
| Plymouth | 24 mi east | 35 min | 44 19 hotels · 1 motel · 8 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 14 campgrounds | 67,846 | $527K | B− |
| Boston | 30 mi north | 45 min | 199 158 hotels · 29 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 5 hostels · 3 campgrounds | 672,973 | $732K | D |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Close to Old Colony History Museum
A wider trip can take in these, within 41 miles.
Big draw116 mi Stadium & arenaGillette Stadium
Big draw31 mi Stadium & arenaFenway Park
Big draw32 mi MuseumThe Breakers
214 mi MuseumUSS Massachusetts
Big draw40 mi LakeLake Chaubunagungamaug
Big draw30 mi MuseumIsabella Stewart Gardner Museum
325 mi Ancient siteHMS Endeavour
39 mi LakeWalden PondPhoto credits
Gillette Stadium: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fenway Park: Gatorfan252525, CC BY-SA 4.0 · The Breakers: UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0 · USS Massachusetts: USN, Public domain · Lake Chaubunagungamaug: Bree from Worcester, MA, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: Sean Dungan, CC BY-SA 4.0 · HMS Endeavour: Samuel Atkins (c.1760-1810), Public domain · Walden Pond: Victorgrigas, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Quick answers on Old Colony History Museum
Is Old Colony History Museum in Taunton?
Yes. It’s inside Taunton, MA.
When is the best time to visit Old Colony History Museum?
May, June, July, August, September and October, with highs of 63–84°.
What is the closest airport to Old Colony History Museum?
New Bedford Regional (EWB), about 17 miles away. The nearest big hub is Rhode Island T. F. Green (PVD), about 21 miles.
Where should I stay near Old Colony History Museum?
Boston (30 mi, 199 places to stay), Seekonk (13 mi, 16 places to stay) and Providence (18 mi, 30 places to stay).
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