Worcester Art Museum, also known by its acronym WAM, exhibits over 38,000 works of art from antiquity to the current date and represents cultures from all over the globe. The three-story building, designed by Stephen Earle and constructed by Messrs. WAM, ranks among the most important art museums of its kind in the nation. WAM is also home to the second most extensive collection of arms and armor in the Americas. The Museum holdings include some of the finest Roman mosaics in the United States, outstanding European and American art, and a significant collection of Japanese prints. The Museum also has a conservation lab and a year-round studio art program for adults and youth.
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WORCESTER ART MUSEUM REVIEWS
This is a fantastic art museum with a wide array of well organized paintings, sculptures, relics, and special exhibits. We went specifically for the Higgins collection of medieval arms and armor. I also enjoyed the collection from the National Portrait Gallery. Staff and docents were friendly, and the scavenger hunt for my 9yo son was fun. With the holidays, they also had decorated trees, a guest train layout, and various activities from ice carving to hands-on armor tryouts. The proximity to parks and historical sites makes WAM and Worcester overall a great day trip.
I really appreciate this little gem. Brought my Mom here today for our first real outing since the Covidity started more than a year ago. It was great. We felt very safe and it was great to have a relaxing opportunity to tour the museum with it so quiet and peaceful. One of the many hidden benefits of the pandemic!
Really enjoyed our visit to the WAM! Something for everyone as pieces from BC to modern day are presented here. Some favorites include Egyptian, stree t art and colonial American. We also saw the What the Nazis stole from Richard Neumann Art exhibit. Looking forward to the The Iconic Jersey: Baseball x Fashion Exhibition!
Salisbury Mansion is the most famous historic house museum in Worcester. The mansion was constructed in 1772 as a combination mansion and store, and it worked as the residence of Stephen Salisbury, the Gentleman-Merchant. The two-story wood-frame building is finished in flashboard wood treated to resemble stone. Over the years, the place has undergone numerous changes, from a rooming home to a gentleman's club. The site had expanded the living space to include a library, double drawing rooms, and chambers above for family and staff use.
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I've got a ticket when I have visited the Historical Museum. At first, I was unsure because I had to knock but everyone was very nice. They were about to decorate the house for Christmas (Although the Salisbury were Calvinists). We were three people on the tour. Our tour guide was really quirky but she knew everything about it. I got confused by all these different names but our tour guide told us everything even in a funny (sometimes judging) way. I love how the house looks! Our guide explained to us the changes which were made during the centuries. All in all very great!
Yesterday we went to Salisbury Mansion, and it was marvellous! Thanks to the knowledge and enthusiasm of the Docents who gave our tour, it was truly an experience of history in it's most accessible form, through the architecture, furnishings, and the story of the people.
Classic historical home,a true beauty rich with history, check out the original floor covering on display
Union Station is a railway station located at Washington Square in downtown Worcester, MA. Union Station is one of the Commonwealth's most impressive structures, underwent a significant restoration in Worcester. The place provides a hosting Amtrak, inter-modal hub, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority passenger rail assistance to Boston, taxi service, and intra and inter-City bus services. The station also services Greyhound and Peter Pan intercity bus routes and local Worcester Regional Transit Authority bus service. The place hosts private and public functions and ceremonies; Maxwell Silverman's Banquet and Conference Center manages events in the Grand Hall and maintains a lounge area and restaurant. 'Union Station' offers free wi-fi.
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Beautiful building! Take the train every day and it’s a blessing to stay indoors in winters while you wait for the train. Also, the WiFi is decent in case you need to connect while waiting. There is basic cash only coffee shop.
I like Union Station the building is historical and beautiful and the exterior has been recently renovated plus they now have a police sub station there
I was able to go through here recently the weekend before leaving Worcester for good. Au revoir, Worcester. This property is really beautiful. It was also very clean and the train was on time.