WISTARIAHURST MUSEUM

HOLYOKE, MA

Wistariahurst Museum is a historic house museum located in Holyoke, Massachusetts. The museum was built in 1874 by William Skinner, a prominent silk manufacturer and entrepreneur of the time. The mansion is a fine example of Victorian architecture and features intricate woodwork, ornate fireplaces, and stained glass windows.

The museum's collection includes over 10,000 objects, including furniture, textiles, decorative arts, and archival documents related to the Skinner family and the history of Holyoke. Visitors to the museum can tour the mansion's many rooms, which are furnished with period pieces and original Skinner family possessions.

In addition to its permanent collection, Wistariahurst Museum hosts a variety of changing exhibitions, public programs, and events throughout the year. The museum also offers educational programs for school groups and community organizations.

Wistariahurst Museum is open to the public for tours and events, and is a popular destination for history buffs, architecture enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the rich history of Holyoke and the Skinner family.

WISTARIAHURST MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in HOLYOKE MA. US MID #8402500004

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont).

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• telephone: 4135342216
• website: http://www.wistariahurst.org

WISTARIAHURST MUSEUM
238 CABOT ST.
HOLYOKE
MA
01040

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