Museums in Massachusetts #XploreMass

Someone recently told me that they liked visiting the art galleries and museums in the area I live, ummm….yeah…well, I wouldn’t know much about them really. Even living in an area that is rich in art, history and music, I have to admit that those things never really interested me much. In fact, I tend to yawn just at the word museum! lol

But when we are off traveling we like to take in what the destination holds, it’s always fun to explore new cities and their treasures! In Massachusetts for example they have a number of interesting museums that I would love to visit

The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art

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We don’t like to take the kids out of school often, but we can’t always plan our travels for July and August when school is on break. So when this happens we make sure they aren’t just spending their days at theme park but also taking in educational activities and getting good life experiences. The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art looks like an interested place for both the young and old alike. 

Eric and Barbara Carle founded the Museum in November 2002. Eric Carle is the renowned author and illustrator of more than 70 books, including the 1969 classic, The Very Hungry Caterpillar. The Museum’s extensive resources include a collection of more than 10,000 picture book illustrations, three art galleries, an art studio, a theater, picture book and scholarly libraries, and educational programs for families, scholars, educators, and schoolchildren. Educational offerings include professional training for educators around the country.

Salem Witch Museum

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The Salem Witch Museum opened it’s doors inside this impressive historic church back in 1972. Don’t you get a little chill just looking at it?? Here, you will learn all about the Salem Witch Trials of 1692 where 20 innocent people lost their lives. So creepy and cool!

The Salem Witch Museum brings you back to 1692 Salem. Experience the drama of history in life-size stage sets, figures, lighting and a stirring narration. Live guides take you through changing interpretations of witches, the truth behind the stereotypes, witchcraft practice today and the frightening phenomenon of witch hunting.

The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

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Located in “The Birthplace of Basketball”, Springfield, Massachusetts, the museum is conveniently located within driving distance from New York, Boston, and Hartford. After vising the NASCAR HOF in North Carolina, I know our three boys  would love to check out another sports museum!  The hall has educational programs and you can even host your birthday party here. 

The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is a fantastic destination for everyone from lifelong basketball fans to families with children who are just beginning to explore the world’s most popular sport. The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is home to nearly three hundred inductees and more than 40,000 square feet of basketball history. Located on the picturesque banks of the Connecticut River, the new museum is a fitting shrine to the game Dr. Naismith invented more than a century ago. The landmark structure is one of the world’s most distinctive monuments punctuating the Springfield skyline and stirring the spirits of basketball fans everywhere.  Hundreds of interactive exhibits share the spotlight with skills challenges, live clinics, and shooting contests. And of course there is enough basketball history to impress the world’s most avid sports fans!

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