Robbins Museum
The Robbins Museum, also known as the Robbins Museum of Archaeology, is an archaeological museum operated by the Massachusetts Archaeological Society (MAS). Look for it in Middleborough. For a second stop, Gillette Stadium is 23 mi away.
A museum inside Middleborough
You can stay in Middleborough
Robbins Museum is inside Middleborough, which has 11 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Boston
Boston is about 31 miles north (straight-line). 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 63–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
A month-by-month look
Here are the months at Robbins Museum, with their weather.
Robbins Museum
The Robbins Museum, also known as the Robbins Museum of Archaeology, is an archaeological museum operated by the Massachusetts Archaeological Society (MAS). It is located at 17 Jackson Street, Middleborough, Massachusetts, US.
The collection numbers approximately 150,000 artifacts. The museum contains a gallery, lecture hall, library, gift shop, and 4,550 square feet of exhibit spaces displaying over 3,000 artifacts. There are many artifacts and displays about Native Americans in New England, including a timeline, a diorama of a 4,300 year old village, Native American dolls, a handcrafted mishoon (dugout canoe), and portraits.
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Rooms near Robbins Museum
Nearest for a night are Middleborough (11) and Plymouth (44).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Robbins Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middleborough | in town | — | 11 5 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 4 campgrounds | 25,149 | $469K | C+ |
| Plymouth | 15 mi east | 20 min | 44 19 hotels · 1 motel · 8 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 14 campgrounds | 67,846 | $527K | B− |
| Wareham | 14 mi southeast | 20 min | 16 3 hotels · 4 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 23,689 | $425K | C+ |
| Brockton | 15 mi northwest | 20 min | 13 10 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B | 106,134 | $438K | C− |
| Carver | 8 mi east | 10 min | 5 1 hotel · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 11,981 | $434K | A− |
| Falmouth 28% vacation homes | 26 mi southeast | 40 min | 46 26 hotels · 6 motels · 8 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 33,361 | $630K | B− |
| Bourne | 20 mi southeast | 30 min | 21 9 hotels · 2 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 20,772 | $576K | B− |
| Raynham | 8 mi west | 10 min | 4 3 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 16,579 | $524K | B− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Worth adding to a visit
These well-known places are within 50 miles.
Big draw123 mi Stadium & arenaGillette Stadium
Big draw33 mi Stadium & arenaFenway Park
Big draw36 mi MuseumThe Breakers
218 mi MuseumUSS Massachusetts
Big draw49 mi LakeLake Chaubunagungamaug
Big draw32 mi MuseumIsabella Stewart Gardner Museum
31 mi Ancient siteHMS Endeavour
33 mi AttractionFreedom TrailPhoto 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 · Freedom Trail: Ingfbruno, CC BY-SA 3.0
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A visit to Robbins Museum: questions
Is Robbins Museum in Middleborough?
Yes. It’s inside Middleborough, MA.
When is the best time to visit Robbins Museum?
May, June, July, August, September and October, with highs of 63–83°.
How far is Robbins Museum from Boston?
About 31 miles north of Boston, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Robbins Museum?
New Bedford Regional (EWB), about 15 miles away. The nearest big hub is Rhode Island T. F. Green (PVD), about 29 miles.
Where should I stay near Robbins Museum?
Plymouth (15 mi, 44 places to stay), Middleborough (in town, 11 places to stay) and Wareham (14 mi, 16 places to stay).
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