Make the most of School Vacation Week with hands-on fun at the Old Colony History Museum. Explore the galleries, tackle our kid-friendly scavenger hunts, and discover local history together. Open Tuesday–Saturday, 10–4. All activities are drop-in. No registration needed.
Join Curator of Collections Bronson Michaud for a pint (or root beer) and some fun history in this fan favorite OCHM program. Each installment features a different theme drawn from the museum’s collections. For this edition, Bronson will present a curated selection of recent acquisitions that are rarely, if ever, on view. Tickets are $5/OCHM Member, [...]
History in BloomOpens March 3 at the Old Colony History Museum Experience local history in full bloom. History in Bloom is an innovative, immersive exhibit that reimagines how history is experienced at the Old Colony History Museum. Students from the Bristol County Agricultural School’s Floriculture Department will create original floral designs inspired by objects from [...]
Step into a world where history comes alive! Students from Bristol County Agricultural School’s Floriculture Department transform objects from our collection into stunning floral designs. Included with museum admission, this exhibit invites you to see familiar artifacts in new ways.
Member Morning Wednesday, March 25, 10:00 - 11 a.m. Registration Required Members are invited to enjoy light breakfast bites, private access to the museum, a preview of pieces slated for our upcoming Decorative Arts exhibit, and a special opportunity to help decide which objects make it into the final display. Not-yet-a-Member? Join today!
Experience our galleries through a new lens on this Women’s History Tour, where we spotlight the women whose voices, work, and impact helped shape our community. Three dates to choose from! March 14, 4-5 pm March 21, 4-5 pm March 28, 4-5 pm Tickets Required Members are FREE. Non-member tickets just $5.
Votes for Women: A Portrait of Persistence March 10-31 in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service “Votes for Women: A Portrait of Persistence” will outline the more than 80-year movement for women to obtain the right to vote as part of the larger struggle for equality that continued through the 1965 Civil Rights [...]
Mark your calendar for April 16 and join us for the Old Colony History Museum’s Annual Meeting. Together, we’ll celebrate a year of meaningful programs and exhibits, share updates on what’s ahead, and gather as a community committed to preserving and sharing our region’s history. We will also unveil a brand-new display highlighting the rich [...]
Join Curator of Collections Bronson Michaud for a pint (or root beer) and some fun history in this fan favorite OCHM program. Each installment features a different theme drawn from the museum’s collections. For this edition, Bronson will present a curated selection of objects from the 1920s that are rarely, if ever, on view. Tickets are $5/OCHM [...]
