Worcester Historical Museum
The Worcester Historical Museum, located in downtown Worcester, Massachusetts, United States, was founded in 1875 as the Worcester Society of Antiquity. It dates from 1875. Look also at Lake Chaubunagungamaug, 15 mi away.
A museum inside Worcester
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 16°, with about 73" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Worcester
Worcester Historical Museum is inside Worcester, which has 15 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1875
Worcester Historical Museum dates from 1875. About ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 69–82°. When to go ↓
An airport 4 miles away
Worcester Regional (ORH) has airline service, about 4 miles from Worcester Historical Museum.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Choosing a month
Here are the months at Worcester Historical Museum, with their weather.
Worcester Historical Museum
The Worcester Historical Museum, located in downtown Worcester, Massachusetts, United States, was founded in 1875 as the Worcester Society of Antiquity. This museum is the only institution in the area devoted entirely to local history and artifacts. The scope of their collection ranges from colonial to twentieth-century, encompassing manuscripts, textiles, paintings, and ceramics. The museum is made up of permanent and temporary exhibits, a research library, and currently owns and operates the local Salisbury Mansion. The library maintains more than 7,000 titles.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1875
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.1K a year
Staying near Worcester Historical Museum
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Worcester (15) and Auburn (8), 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
41 mi east of Worcester Historical Museum
Compare 9 towns
| Town | From Worcester Historical Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester | in town | — | 15 12 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 213,862 | $374K | — |
| Auburn | 5 mi southwest | 10 min | 8 6 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 17,566 | $400K | C |
| Shrewsbury | 5 mi east | 5 min | 5 2 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 39,627 | $592K | A− |
| Westborough | 10 mi east | 15 min | 8 6 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 22,894 | $685K | B |
| Sturbridge | 18 mi southwest | 25 min | 24 13 hotels · 3 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 10,120 | $426K | B− |
| Marlborough | 14 mi northeast | 20 min | 14 12 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 42,772 | $513K | C |
| Northborough | 9 mi northeast | 15 min | 4 4 hotels | 16,080 | $620K | A+ |
| Sutton | 10 mi south | 15 min | 4 1 hotel · 3 campgrounds | 9,662 | $523K | A− |
| Boston | 41 mi east | 1 hr | 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
More near Worcester Historical Museum
Each of these is within 61 miles.
Big draw115 mi LakeLake Chaubunagungamaug
Big draw30 mi Stadium & arenaGillette Stadium
Big draw37 mi Stadium & arenaFenway Park
Big draw61 mi MuseumThe Breakers
Big draw36 mi MuseumIsabella Stewart Gardner Museum
2in town Stadium & arenaDCU Center
326 mi LakeWalden Pond
4in town LandmarkBurnside FountainPhoto credits
Lake Chaubunagungamaug: Bree from Worcester, MA, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · 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 · Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: Sean Dungan, CC BY-SA 4.0 · DCU Center: Terageorge, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Walden Pond: Victorgrigas, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Burnside Fountain: Daderot, CC0
Questions people have about Worcester Historical Museum
Is Worcester Historical Museum in Worcester?
Yes. It’s inside Worcester, MA.
When is the best time to visit Worcester Historical Museum?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 69–82°.
What is the closest airport to Worcester Historical Museum?
Worcester Regional (ORH), about 4 miles away. The nearest big hub is Boston Logan (BOS), about 41 miles.
Where should I stay near Worcester Historical Museum?
Worcester (in town, 15 places to stay), Auburn (5 mi, 8 places to stay) and Shrewsbury (5 mi, 5 places to stay).
Local know-how from Worcester
No one has shared advice yet; Worcester’s Town Square takes questions.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.